Scripture and the Order of Carmel.
Keep this book of the law on your lips, recite it by day and by night
that you may observe carefully all that is written in it, then you will
successfully attain your goal. I command you, be firm and steadfast,
do not fear or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you
wherever you go. Joshua 1: 8-9
Each of you is to stay in his own cell or nearby, pondering on the Lord;s law
day and night (Ps.1:2, Jos 1:8) and keeping watch at his prayers (1 Pt. 4:7).
Primitive Rule given by St. Albert of Jerusalem.
In Chapter 40 of the Book of Her Life. St. Teresa of Jesus states that the Lord spoke to her these words;
"All the harm that comes to the world comes from its not knowing the truths of Scriptures in clarity and truth. not one iota of Scripture will fall short"
"The Virgin, weighed with the Word of God
comes down the road,
If only you shelter her."
St. John of the Cross.
O Most Blessed Virgin Mary Mother and Queen of Carmel,
help me today to meditate on the word of God that like you
I may ponder it and treasure it in my heart.
Dear Mother, pray for me that I may live the spirit of Carmel.
Amen.
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