The schedule in our monasteries includes an activity called the hour of recreation, in which the community gathers in a common room to talk together. It typically follows the evening hour of mental (silent) prayer, and the two share a lot in common. Both require the same attentiveness of heart, both require patient perseverance to [...]
Today Carmelites welcome a new saint as Pope Francis canonizes Blessed Titus Brandsma at Saint Peter's in Rome. During a 2007 convocation of the Carmelite Institute in Warwick, Rhode Island a talk was given about Titus Brandsma of the Netherlands with other Carmelite martyrs, victims of what we would now call "state terrorism". Titus appears [...]
With the Order planning to celebrate the Fourth Centenary of our holy mother Saint Teresa's canonization, it is worth pointing out that our monastery in Washington, DC has an iconic reference to that event gracing the walls of one of its parlors. This image shows an artistic tribute to that significant day in Church history: [...]
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Blessed Solemnity of St. John of the Cross! The following homily was given in Westminster Cathedral (London) to commemorate the 4th centenary of the death of St. John of the Cross. Although it was delivered 30 years ago, its message about the consoling love of God is perhaps one that we need to hear even [...]
In the first half of this episode, we discuss the conversion of St. Edith Stein. Then, we have an interview with the Lasnoski family. No time to watch now? Tune in as you commute, work out, or do housework by looking us up wherever you listen to podcasts: Click here to download [...]
In the first half of this episode, we discuss the life and teaching of Blessed Marie-Eugène. Then, we have an interview with Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani, a member of Notre Dame de Vie. Learn more about the Notre Dame de Vie: https://www.notredamedevie.org/en No time to watch now? Tune in as you commute, work out, [...]
In the first half of this episode, we discuss how you can enter more deeply into the very Carmelite season of Advent. Then, we have an interview with Mike Alley, a Secular Order Discalced Carmelite. Learn more about the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites: https://www.ocdswashprov.org THIS WEEK ONLY, save 30% off The [...]
This season on CarmelCast we are discussing the different ways that a person can belong to the Carmelite Family. In the first half of this episode, we discuss St. Teresa's approach to avoiding discouragement in prayer in the face of sin. Then, we have an interview with Sister. Regina Marie of the Carmelite Sisters [...]
This season on CarmelCast we are discussing the different ways that a person can belong to the Carmelite Family. In the first half of this episode, we discuss how prayer is a relationship with Jesus. Then, we have an interview with Mother Celine of the Eucharist from the Carmelite Monastery in Loretto, PA. [...]
