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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Mary Mother of God: Solemnity, January 1
Holy Mother of God
O Virgin who the King of Glory deigned to choose for His palace,
Ark [of the New Covenant], Altar of Propitiation where Heaven gave us Peace.
