What I’ve Learned from Recreation
The schedule in our monasteries includes an activity called the hour of recreation, in which the community gathers in a common room to talk together. It typically follows the evening hour of mental (silent) prayer, [...]
Holy Reflection Will Save You: Fidelity Under Fire
Today Carmelites welcome a new saint as Pope Francis canonizes Blessed Titus Brandsma at Saint Peter's in Rome. During a 2007 convocation of the Carmelite Institute in Warwick, Rhode Island a talk was given about [...]
Centenary to Come, Centenary already Done
With the Order planning to celebrate the Fourth Centenary of our holy mother Saint Teresa's canonization, it is worth pointing out that our monastery in Washington, DC has an iconic reference to that event gracing [...]
Free Lenten Online Carmelite Retreat: Experiencing Divine Mercy with the Saints of Carmel
Join Discalced Carmelites from around the world in preparing for Easter with a free online Carmelite retreat. Our theme this year is Experiencing Divine Mercy with the Saints of Carmel. Sign up to receive [...]
“How is it God Loves Us?”: A Homily for St. John of the Cross
Blessed Solemnity of St. John of the Cross! The following homily was given in Westminster Cathedral (London) to commemorate the 4th centenary of the death of St. John of the Cross. Although it was delivered [...]
CarmelCast Episode 41: The Conversion of St. Edith Stein and an Interview with a Family Devoted to Carmel
In the first half of this episode, we discuss the conversion of St. Edith Stein. Then, we have an interview with the Lasnoski family. No time to watch now? Tune in as [...]