Oh, my darling, when you’re sad, tell Him, the One who knows everything, who understands everything, and who is the Guest of your soul: realize that He is within you as in a little Host. He loves His little Guite so much, I am telling you for Him. . . .

During the day, sometimes think of Him who lives in you and who so thirsts to be loved. It is close to Him that you will always find me!

Take your Crucifix, look, listen. You know our rendezvous is there, and don’t be troubled when you are occupied like you are now and can’t do all your exercises: you can pray to God while working, it’s enough to think of Him. Then all becomes sweet and easy since you’re not working alone, since Jesus is there.

Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity

Letter 93 to her sister Guite (excerpts)
12 September 1901

Elizabeth of the Trinity, S 2003, The Complete Works of Elizabeth of the Trinity volume 2: Letters from Carmel, translated from the French by Nash, A, ICS Publications, Washington DC.

Featured image: This is a detail of a photo that was taken by professional photographer Mazillier on 22 December 1902, the day of Elizabeth’s canonical exam. Her mother hired the photographer to capture portraits for the special occasion when she was permitted to see her daughter outside the cloister one last time. The sisters at the turn loaned Elizabeth one of their black veils, which they pinned on top of her white veil; Elizabeth holds her profession crucifix in her hands. Image credit: Discalced Carmelites

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