St. Thérèse’s Plays: CarmelCast Episode 46
In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse discusses her Plays and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality.
St. Thérèse’s Poetry: CarmelCast Episode 45
In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Donald Kinney of St. Thérèse discusses her Poetry and what it reveals about Saint Thérèse’s spirituality.
St. Thérèse’s Letters: CarmelCast Episode 44
In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Br. Isaiah of the Holy Face discusses her Letters and what they reveal about St. Thérèse’s spirituality.
St. Thérèse’s Story of a Soul: CarmelCast Episode 43
In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Marc Foley discusses her autobiography, Story of a Soul, and what it reveals about St. Thérèse’s spirituality.
The Real Meaning of the Little Way of St. Thérèse
For the feast day of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse shares the real meaning of her Little Way.
St. Thérèse Novena
Join us as we celebrate the novena of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face! Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse provides a short video reflection for each day leading up to her feast day on October 1.
Spiritual Friendship According to St. Teresa
In this special series, Fr. Daniel Chowning of the Good Shepherd and Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse discuss the importance of friendship in the life of St. Teresa of Avila, her teaching on spiritual friendship, and how to apply it to our lives today.
Edith Stein Translator/Scholar Sr. Joephine Koeppel, O.C.D.
A localized way to celebrate St. Teresa Benedicta/Edith Stein’s feast on this Province Blog during the 80th anniversary year of her passing into eternal life would be to express thanks for the person who translated the story of Edith’s early years for us into English, Life in a Jewish Family: Sister Josephine Koeppel.
Transforming Suffering into Love with Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Happy feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel! In the Gospel for today's feast, Mary gives us the key to transforming the suffering in our lives into love.
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, and the two share a lot in common.
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.
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 the walls of one of its parlors. This image shows an artistic tribute to that significant day in Church history:
“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 30 years ago, its message about the consoling love of God is perhaps one that we need to hear even more so today.
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.
CarmelCast Episode 40: Blessed Marie-Eugène and an Interview with a Member of a Secular Institute
In the first half of this episode, we discuss the life and teaching of Blessed Marie-Eugène. Then, we have an interview with Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani, a member of Notre Dame de Vie.
CarmelCast Episode 39: How to Have a Good Advent and an Interview with a Secular Order Member
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.
CarmelCast Episode 38: Sin and Discouragement in Prayer and an Interview with a Carmelite Sister
In the first half of this episode, we discuss St. Teresa's approach to avoiding discouragement in prayer in the face of sin. Then, we have an interview with Sister. Regina Marie of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.
CarmelCast Episode 37: Prayer as Relationship with Jesus and an Interview with a Carmelite Nun
In the first half of this episode, we discuss how prayer is a relationship with Jesus. Then, we have an interview with Mother Celine of the Eucharist from the Carmelite Monastery in Loretto, PA.
CarmelCast Episode 36: The Discalced Carmelite Family and an Interview with a Friar
In the first half of this episode, we discuss what it means to be a part of the Discalced Carmelite family. Then, we have an interview with Fr. Kevin of the Blessed Trinity who has been a friar for over 65 years.
Aunt Teresa of Jesus
In the first half of this episode, we discuss what it means to be a part of the Discalced Carmelite family. Then, we have an interview with Fr. Kevin of the Blessed Trinity who has been a friar for over 65 years.