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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
What is Carmelite life? One possible definition comes from the formula of profession for the Discalced Carmelite Friars: life with Mary in allegiance to Jesus Christ. Our Lady plays a central role in the life [...]