Sr. Belji K. J. is a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, based in Patna, eastern India. Her works have appeared in leading Catholic magazines and platforms both in India and abroad.
As candles flicker in our homes and churches this November, one flame burns brightest in my heart: the memory of my Novice Mistress. Her life, love, and laughter continue to illumine my days long after she has gone.
Every year on October 15, the Church pauses to remember a woman whose deep love for God transformed the world. St. Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582) remains one of the most remarkable figures in Christian spirituality.
Each year on September 29, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, heaven’s messengers who remind us that God is near, guiding, guarding, and healing His people.