The Foundational Virtues of Prayer: CarmelCast Episode 64
Pope Francis has named this year, 2024, a year dedicated to prayer. This season of CarmelCast will examine this essential element of the spiritual life to help you go deeper in your prayer. In this episode, we will start at the very beginning by discussing what prayer is and the fundamental virtues necessary to grow in prayer.
College Students, Friendship, and Carmelite Spirituality: A Reflection on SEEK24
Last week, eleven friars from all three US provinces of Discalced Carmelites attended SEEK24, the annual conference of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) held this year in St. Louis, and attended by over 20,000 mostly college students. In this blog, Fr. Pier Giorgio, OCD, reflects on his experience attending the conference and sponsoring a booth with ICS Publications, the English-language publishing house of the Discalced Carmelite Order and ministry of the Washington Province.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Sickness and Death: CarmelCast Episode 63
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the final years of her life and her profound witness of suffering in conformity with Jesus.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Her Prayer to the Trinity: CarmelCast Episode 62
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her Trinitarian spirituality, especially as it is manifested in her prayer to the Trinity quoted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Interior Silence: CarmelCast Episode 61
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her spiritual teaching on silence as a place for encounter with God.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and St. Thérèse of Lisieux: CarmelCast Episode 60
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss how she was influenced by the witness and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and how their spiritualities are similar, yet each unique.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—The Apostolic Spirit of Carmel: CarmelCast Episode 59
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her apostolic spirit and what it can teach us about being contemplatives in the midst of our busy lives.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Discernment and Vocation: CarmelCast Episode 58
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the ups and downs of her journey to answer God's call to become a Carmelite nun.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Birth and Childhood: CarmelCast Episode 57
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her family, childhood, and personality, which were significant in her path to sanctity.
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross - Stanza 4: CarmelCast Episode 56
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss Stanza 4 in which St. John describes how we participate in the life of the Holy Trinity.
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross - Stanza 3, Part 2: CarmelCast Episode 55
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the second half of Stanza 3 in which St. John describes the three blind guides that can lead us astray in our spiritual lives.
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross - Stanza 3, Part 1: CarmelCast Episode 54
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into the first half of Stanza 3 which describes how the soul's faculties of intellect, memory, and will are transformed to be united to God.
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross - Stanza 2, Part 2: CarmelCast Episode 53
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into the second half of Stanza 2 which describes how the wounds of God's love transform us.
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross - Stanza 2, Part 1: CarmelCast Episode 52
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into the first half of Stanza 2 which describes how the Trinity heals us by wounding us with love.
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross - Stanza 1: CarmelCast Episode 51
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into Stanza 1 which describes how the Trinity brings about this union with God.
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross - Introduction and Prologue: CarmelCast Episode 50
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into the Introduction and Prologue of the work to see how we too are called to that union.
The Living Flame of Love Book Study
Join us over the next 7 weeks as we dive into this spiritual masterpiece of St. John of the Cross and learn how we too can be completely united to God through love.
150th Anniversary of St. Thérèse's Birth: CarmelCast Episode 49
In honor of the 150th anniversary of St. Thérèse's birth on January 2, 2023, Fr. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss the impact her spirituality has had on the Church throughout the last century.
St. Thérèse’s Last Conversations: CarmelCast Episode 48
In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Pier Giorgio and Fr. Michael-Joseph discuss her Last Conversations and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality.
St. Thérèse’s Prayers: CarmelCast Episode 47
In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Daniel Chowning discusses her Prayers and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality.