July 17
Teresa of Saint Augustine and fifteen companions, Carmelite martyrs of Compiègne (+1794)
Carmelite religious sisters and martyrs
Practical advice
In the midst of your ordinary work, serve with joy without appropriating the fruit of your work as one who works and prays under the loving gaze of God.
Biography
These nuns were taken from Compiègne to Paris during the Terror, and were guillotined in Throne Square and buried in the Picpus cemetery. The oldest of all was Sister Carlota (79 years old).
Example of
PrayerObedienceConsecrated life