St. Teresa lovingly referred to the Carmelite Order as "The Order of the Virgin" and to her monasteries as "The Dove Cotes of Our Lady." This page is devoted to images that reflect the Carmelite presence ~ its saints and blesseds, its devotions and spirituality.
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Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified (The Little Arab): Memorial, August 25
Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified died on the 26 of August 1878, which happens to be the feast of the Transverberation of the heart of St. Teresa of Jesus, which in turn explains why Blessed Mary's feast day is celebratedon the 25 of August.
