Advent is the Carmelite Season
Advent is the Carmelite season; it speaks so much to who we are...
CarmelCast – Episode 14: All Carmelite Saints & All Carmelite Souls
Each November we celebrate the Feast of All Carmelite Saints and the Commemoration of All Carmelite Souls. During these days we remember and pray for the Carmelites who have passed away, who by living out their vocations faithfully day in and day out have made a significant, though hidden, impact on the world. In this episode, several friars recall the memories of deceased friars who have made specific imprints on their lives.
CarmelCast – Episode 13: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and the Divine Indwelling
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity is the most recently canonized Carmelite saint. This vivacious young French woman, marked with profound spiritual depth, entered Carmel at age 21 and died a short five years later. Her life and writings speak of the powerful mystery of God dwelling within our souls. In this episode, Fr. Michael Joseph [...]
CarmelCast – Episode 12: Demystifying St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
St. Teresa Benedicta is one of the least understood Carmelite saints. Her complex philosophical writings can overwhelm and intimidate those untrained in phenomenology. But as a convert to the Catholic faith, prominent female speaker, Carmelite nun, and Auschwitz martyr, her inspirational life has something to say to us all. In this episode, Fr. Michael Joseph [...]
CarmelCast – Episode 11: St. John of the Cross and the Dark Night
St. John of the Cross is a spiritual master and Doctor of the Church. His image of the Dark Night has captivated the imaginations of Christians throughout the centuries. He shows us that darkness and suffering, when endured with love, has meaning and will transform us into saints. In this episode, Fr. Michael Joseph of [...]
CarmelCast – Episode 10: St. Teresa of Avila and the Humanity of Christ
St. Teresa of Avila is the foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and the first female doctor of the Church. Her teaching on prayer is a guiding light for all Christians. In this episode, Fr. Michael Joseph of St. Thérèse is joined by Br. Emmanuel of the Mother of Mercy to discuss St. Teresa's insistence on [...]
CarmelCast – Episode 9: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular
The brown scapular is a widespread devotion in the Church. It is a sign of the protection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and a participation in the graces she promised to the Carmelite Order. In this episode, Fr. Michael Joseph of St. Thérèse is joined by Br. Pier Giorgio of Christ the King who [...]
CarmelCast – Episode 8: St. Therese and the Little Way
St. Therese of Lisieux, The Little Flower, was called "the greatest saint of modern times" by Pope Saint Piux X. Her "Little Way" has touched the lives of millions throughout the last century. In this episode, Fr. Michael of the Heart of Jesus unpacks her spirituality and teaching and shows how she lived this "Little [...]
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Crucifixion (1577-1579), El Greco “You are to fast every day, except Sunday, from the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross until Easter Day, unless bodily sickness or feebleness, or some other good reason, demand a dispensation from the fast; for necessity overrides every law” (Rule of St. Albert). In the writings of [...]
Homily for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – July 16, 2019
It’s unlikely that those here celebrating Our Lady on our patronal feast have forgotten or let escape from their awareness the fact our Order is known for and takes its name from the PLACE of its origin. Granted, fully put, it is more than just a locale: the Order’s official title goes “Brothers of the [...]