Mectilde de Bar: On the Solemnity of Thursday
In this splendid text entitled “On the Solemnity of Thursday,” Mother Catherine–Mectilde de Bar pours out her soul in a torrent of amazement and thanksgiving...
Saint Joseph and Mother Mectilde
Here again is a translation of the account of Saint Joseph’s apparition to Mother Mectilde de Bar on 19 March 1653. Mother Mectilde, very much...
Omni tempore silentium debent studere monachi (XLIII)
CHAPTER XLII. That no one may speak after Compline 21 Mar. 21 July. 20 Nov. Monks should love silence at all times, but especially during...
In truth, one must abandon oneself to God
When all seems overturned, to the point of my feeling almost overwhelmed; when I don’t know where I stand; and when I meet with opposition...
The inspiration of Divine Grace (XX)
CHAPTER XX. Of Reverence at Prayer 25 Feb. 27 June. 27 Oct. If, when we wish to make any request to men in power, we...