“I was raised in a non-catholic family. After my baptism, I found it difficult to accept Blessed Mary... ”
"As a child visiting family in Italy, I was drawn to Our Lady of Mount Carmel."
"Just kissing my scapular as an act of devotion to Our Lady and acknowledging her love for me brings me into deep communion with Christ."
"The emphasis of Carmelite spirituality on intimacy with the Lord has been a solid foundation for my life... "