in Guadalajara, Jalisco. In 1966 they were brought back to the place of her birth Atotonilco. In 1998 they were placed in a special chapel in that town. Further reading Books About her: In the Face of Darkness: The Heroic Life and Holy Death of Mother Luisita by Sr. Timothy Marie, O.C.D. By her: In Love's Safekeeping: The Letters and Spiritual Writings of Mother Maria Luisa Josefa of the Most Blessed Sacrament, O.C.D.(Mother Luisita) Letters by Mother Luisita for specific needs (Written during the religious persecution in Mexico; permission to download granted by the Sisters) Your Prayer Life When You Are Sick Carrying Your Cross Growing in Holiness Discouragement & Depression Experiencing Financial Difficulty Worry & Anxiety Communicating With God Experiencing God's Peace Trusting in God's Providence God, Your Soul & Eternity Growing in Courage Growing in Simplicity, Meekness, and Gentleness Growing in Humility Veneration On July 1, 2000 Pope John Paul II promulgated that María Luisa be called Venerable, which means that it has been proven that she practiced her virtues to a heroic degree. Another miracle from her intercession is still needed in order to receive beatification prior to canonization. María Luisa Joséfa of the Most Blessed Sacrament is the designated patron of the Santa Clara, CA convent of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara. References External links Mother Luisita, foundress. Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles homepage Carmelitas del Sagrado Corazón 1866 births 1937 deaths People from Jalisco Mexican people of Basque descent Third Order Carmelites Venerated Carmelites Venerated Catholics by Pope John Paul II 20th-century venerated Christians