By: Sister Laetitia Therese, O.C.D. The Monday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church. Instituted by Pope Francis in 2019, it seems very fitting for our times. The state of affairs in our world, our country, our Church, our...
Sister Anita Mary of the Blessed Trinity (Custodio), O.C.D. Date of Entrance: September 14, 2012 To our dear family and friends, praised be Jesus Christ! What a joy to anticipate and celebrate this day with you! My heart is so full of gratitude for each one of you,...
Sister Maria Augustine of the Holy Family (Batres), O.C.D. Date of Entrance: September 14, 2012 Praised be Jesus Christ! Only by God’s grace have I reached this point of preparing to make my Perpetual Profession. I am super grateful to our Lord for the gift of...
By: Sister Anita Mary, O.C.D. Some years ago, we had the privilege of having Bishop Robert Barron at our Motherhouse on the vigil of the Feast of the Assumption. At Mass, he began his homily by describing how Christians tend to think of the feasts of the Assumption...
by Sister Jeannine Marie “How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me.” Psalm 116 Spiritual Motherhood. Where did it all begin? It was a cold winter night. Joseph had built a small fire with what little wood he could find scattered around...
By Sister Isabelle, O.C.D. The rhythmic sound of a man steadily hammering away at work always brings to mind our dear St. Joseph. What a man! St. Joseph was a strong workman as so many good men who labor to provide the basics for their families today. Like them,...
Sister Carmen Raphael of the Eucharist (Monroy), O.C.D. I’m very grateful for my community. We’re very united. We keep to what Mother Luisita taught us. Get to know Sister: Where did you grow up? I was born in Tucson Arizona, and moved to Los Angeles, CA when I was...
Sister Carmen Therese of the Immaculate Heart (Green), O.C.D. Get to know Sister: Where did you grow up? Louisville, Kentucky. In one word, how would you describe your time as a religious? Adventurous. What drew you to Carmel? Carmel has a unique Marian devotion which...
Sister Mariella of the Eucharist (Klein), O.C.D. I would like to thank Our Lord for the gift of my vocation to our beautiful community of Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. And also I want to thank my parents who loved us children so much, and...
Sister Judith of Santa Teresita (Zuniga), O.C.D. I give praise and thanks to Almighty God for the fullness and beauty of my life as a consecrated religious—a life graced by the Cross and overflowing in blessings and love. Get to know Sister: Where did you grow up? I...
Sister Rita Therese of the Sacred Heart (Hayden), O.C.D. My heart overflows with joy and with Mary my soul magnifies the Lord. I praise and thank Him for calling me to be His spouse, a gift beyond measure! I recall telling Sister Josephine at the time that I was...
Sister Mary Consolata of Jesus Crucified (Trujillo), O.C.D.(In eternity) Return to Main Page RSVP Sign Up (Admin)I would to send a message toChoose the SisterSister Maria DositeaSister MarieSister Mary PhilomenaSister Imelda MarieSister Vincent MarieSister Jeannine...
Sister Jeannine Marie of the Precious Blood (Collier), O.C.D. “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all thy wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1 This is truly the sentiment that fills my heart as I reflect on all the graces and kindnesses the Lord...
Sister Vincent Marie of the Sacred Heart (Finnegan), O.C.D. I am grateful to my parents who brought me to the waters of baptism, raised me in the Catholic Faith and provided me with a solid Catholic education. It was an easy transition from my family into Carmel. It...
Sister Imelda Marie of the Blessed Sacrament (Petit), O.C.D. I am most grateful for the gift of life, for the gift of my Catholic Faith, for God calling me to religious life as a Carmelite Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. I am most grateful for the...
Sister Mary Philomena of the Infant of Prague (Calderon), O.C.D. My greatest blessing in religious life has been my Carmelite family of Sisters the Lord has given to me. I appreciate the Love Bond that supports us in Community in all that we do daily as we live our...
Sister Marie of the Sacred Heart (Rodriguez), O.C.D. “I entered because I love Jesus!” Get to know Sister: Where did you grow up? Kansasa and Iowa. In one word, how would you describe your time as a religious? Joy! What drew you to Carmel? I love Jesus and...
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