The timing and circumstances are just right for the next invasion. Let us prepare the way of the Lord.

We know from St. Teresa that new beginnings and new commands come with graces from God. After all, hers is a spirituality of getting started.

In this episode of CarmelCast, we are joined by Fr. Mark O'Keefe, OSB to discuss mystical experiences and spiritual direction in the life of St. Teresa.

In this episode of CarmelCast, we are joined by Fr. Daniel Chowning, OCD to discuss the importance of conversion in the life of St. Teresa and its enduring relevance for our lives today.

In this episode of CarmelCast, we are joined by Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss a period of 18 years in which St. Teresa struggled with physical illness, worldly attachments, and difficulties in prayer.

We're excited to announce a new 7-part season of CarmelCast exploring the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church.

St. John of the Cross defines contemplation as "an inflow of God into the soul." In this episode, we discuss his teaching on how we can respond to God's invitation to contemplative prayer.

In this episode of CarmelCast, we sit down with Fr. Mark O'Keefe, OSB who shares St. Teresa of Avila's teaching on prayer, especially concerning the beginnings of more passive forms of prayer.

What should I do during my time of prayer? How do I grow closer to Jesus in that time? In this episode of CarmelCast, we sit down with Fr. Michael Berry, OCD who shares some of St. Teresa of Avila's wisdom concerning prayer, especially her teaching on The Prayer of Recollection.

Distractions, drowsiness, dryness... these are struggles that we all face during our times of prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss what St. Thérèse can teach us about how to approach these difficulties in prayer.

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 sit down with Fr. Steven Payne, OCD to discuss how we can always remain in God's presence through the spiritual teaching of Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection.

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.

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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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.