Carmelite Sisters

Retired Religious Still Going Strong

Retired Religious Still Going Strong

“They are there morning, noon and night as part of the community, praying for the needs of the world. For the younger ones of us, it’s a real symbol of the dedication to our vows. Just because they are 90-plus doesn’t mean that they’re retired. It’s a new way of life, and we just slow down a little.”

Revitalize Religious Consecration

A fast search on Google will show that just about anything that exists needs to be revitalized from Instant Coffee to Skin Care, from Blogs to Cities, from Outdoor Advertizing to Ad Campaigns. Is it any wonder that Religious Life also looks to revitalization?

America the Beautiful!

Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate our nations independence this 4th of July, let us remember all those who have laid down their lives in sacrifice for our liberty as we continually thank God for the independence of our nation! What a blessing it is to live in the home of the free and land of the brave!

Carmelite Sisters Bring Dignity

Carmelite Sisters Bring Dignity

Carmelite Sisters Bring Dignity to the End of Life. “The final years are a time to prepare for heaven” The following comes from a June 11 article by Clara Fox in Angelus, the online newspaper of the LA: Tom Wilson was self-sufficient well into his late 80s, until an allergic reaction to prescribed medications left him in need of an assisted living facility…

Fatherhood

Fatherhood

I can honestly say that as a little girl, my daddy was my hero. He was strong; he could throw me high in the air and catch me every time as I came down. He was solicitous and creative; he made doll houses, sandboxes, swings and even a play castle complete with turrets you could actually climb…

“Wait!”

“Wait!”

An excerpt from Moments of Grace… She quickly realized that preschool was a different world than junior high. “How am I going to teach them about the Eucharist? About the Creed?”