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Fr. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm., has been Director of the Society of the Little Flower since 1991. A native of New Britain, CT, he entered the Carmelites in 1959. Ordained a Priest in 1967, he served in Catholic high school ministry in Louisville, KY and then served as Principal of Joliet Catholic High School in Joliet, IL from 1975 to 1988. He has Masters Degrees in Theology, Medieval History, and Religious Education. Fr. Bob claims "St. Therese is my friend, as well as my boss!"

Novena Day Nine: My Vocation is Love

Novena Day Nine: My Vocation is Love

By Fr. Bob on September 30, 2011

I feel the need and desire of carrying out the most heroic deeds for you, Jesus.

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Novena Day Eight: Trust Amid Suffering

By Fr. Bob on September 29, 2011

It is very consoling to think that Jesus, the Strong God, knew our weakness, that He trembled at the sight of the bitter chalice, this chalice that He had in the past so ardently desired to drink.

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Novena Day Seven: The Little Details

By Fr. Bob on September 28, 2011

I will scatter flowers, perfuming the Devine Throne, and I will sweetly sing my hymn of love.

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Novena Day Six: Purify Me Lord

By Fr. Bob on September 27, 2011

I reminded myself that charity is not a matter of fine feelings; rather it means doing things.

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Novena Day Five: God’s Cycle of Love

Novena Day Five: God’s Cycle of Love

By Fr. Bob on September 26, 2011

On days filled with tears the heavens cried along with me; on days of joy the sun sent forth its joyful rays in profusion, and the blue skies were not obscured by a single cloud.

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