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 Way of Perfection by Teresa of Avila with the promo code “CarmelCast.” In our interview, Mike Alley explains how important this book was in teaching him about the Prayer of Recollection which helps him “to remain engaged in personal prayer… and not get waylaid by distractions.”

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