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...
You can read through the Carmelite Lenten Reflections 2022 booklet here, or download the PDF using the button. If you would like to share this with family and friends, please share using the buttons below. All proceeds go toward supporting our mission. Your browser...
New Beginnings Carmelite Musings By Sister Mary Scholastica, O.C.D Another January 1st. This time it’s 2022. We have no idea what this year will hold. For some, this statement brings a sense of excitement, for others fear. But, do you know there is one thing we can be...
Novena to St. John of the Cross December 14 is a great Solemnity for us Carmelites as we celebrate St. John of the Cross, Carmelite priest, reformer with St. Teresa of Avila, Spanish poet, and doctor of the Church, “Doctor of Mystical Theology”. From the St. John of...
You are Good Carmelite Musings By Sister Mary Scholastica, O.C.D. Individually, we’re each going through our own life journey…whatever that looks like. Interpersonal struggles. Struggles with the past. Struggles within the family. Struggles at work. Struggles to pray....
Advent Evening of Praise and Worship Thursday, December 9 7:00 pm at the Motherhouse Chapel920 East Alhambra Road, 91801 Advent – a time of anticipation, a time of preparing our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child, a time to reflect on God’s fidelity, love and...
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Litany of Carmelite Saints Opening prayer:O beautiful flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure Virgin, assist us in our necessity! O Star of the Sea, help and protect us!...
Novena to All Carmelite Saints The Carmelite order has been richly blessed with men and women, who have made this same earthly pilgrimage we are walking now. They stand ready to be our spiritual companions, to encourage us, to share their wisdom with us. From each one...
Remembering Carmelite Musings By Sister Mary Scholastica, O.C.D. It seems as if every day something happens that deeply impacts or changes the trajectory of life for at least one person we know. Every day. It could be illness, a change in one’s job, a birth,...
A Letter from Mother Luisita to read during times of Worry and Anxiety Be very united with Our Lord so that your prayer may be continual, and at the same time, full of confidence in God. Be entirely at peace. What we have to do, myself included, is to become saints,...
Carmelite Fall Items Whether it’s the St. Joseph Booklet with reflections by the Carmelite Sisters, our handmade Maxim Cards packed with hope, or our Lean into the Wind CD, we’re offering food for the soul this fall! Take one of our Carmelite Fall Items into...
Novena to St. Teresa of Avila October 15 is a great feast for us Carmelites as we celebrate St. Teresa of Avila, Carmelite nun, mystic, reformer, and doctor of the Church, “Doctor of Prayer”. From the great St. Teresa of Avila, we learn about personal and...
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St. Joseph Booklet Description: A Carmelite compilation of stories, meditations, hand-drawn paintings and sketches – made with love, for the year of St. Joseph. Bring St. Joseph and the spirit of Carmel into your home. Dimensions: Semi-gloss cover, 40 pages. Name...
Maxim Cards Description: Hand-drawn inspirational scripture and saint quotes to uplift your spirit and bring peace to your soul. Dimensions: 3″ x 3″ cards, 28 per packet on a ring. Name First Last PhoneEmail # Maxim CardsPlease enter a number less than or...
Triumph of the Cross On this #feastday of the #ExaltationoftheCross, we #CarmeliteSisters celebrate in a special way by renewing our vows. “Hail the Cross, our Hope!” We celebrate & recognize the power in His ultimate sacrifice, the sign of our salvation, the...
My beloved child, So, you are feeling depressed? And sad? I understand that you are feeling as if your soul is troubled. Is it true? I’d like this letter to be as close as possible to a real face-to-face visit with you. Ay, my child, I can’t agree with you! You can’t...
Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Carmelite Musings By Sister Mary Scholastica, O.C.D. This reflection comes from someone who is not naturally a super optimistic person. Meaning, I tend to see the glass half empty – so when it becomes even emptier, I’m not disappointed....
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...