This year, on November 23rd, we will be celebrating the Solemnity of Christ the King. It is also the feastday of Blessed Miguel Pro. Father Miguel Pro came from the same general part of Mexico that our Foundress, Mother Luisita came from. They both endured the same terrible persecution…
As a small child, holding onto my mother’s hands, I was introduced to a new part of my life called “church.” I learned that “Jesus lives in the Church.” …
One of the Sisters removed the large crucifix she wore as a part of her Carmelite habit. She held that cross as high as she could (she was only about 5 feet tall) and shouted, “In the name of Jesus, STOP!”
It takes approximately 3 to 4 years of formation, learning and in some cases, I dare say, (unlearning) as a candidate, postulant, and novice in our community to become a Carmelite Sister.
Every year on July 16th, Carmelites throughout the world celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, patroness of the Carmelite Order. If you want a glimpse into how we feel about Mary, our Mother, reflect on one of the most beautiful prayers ever written, Flos Carmeli.
During my years serving God’s people as a Carmelite, I have been assigned, at different times, to education, healthcare, and retreats. All three are channels of grace…
If you haven’t read a good biography of St. Margaret Mary or learned very much about the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, think about doing so. The hands of Christ point to His heart, which is afire with His love, as He says “Come to me all you who are heavily burdened and I will give you rest,”
“How is your soul? Is it taking little steps toward heaven or is it flying there?” These are the words of Mother Luisita, our foundress – a woman who knew well and lived the meaning of the words, “spiritual motherhood.”