Blog | Carmelite Spirituality
Where in the World Is Carmel?
Carmel, then means an enclosed garden (the soul) in which God Himself dwells.
Courage: It’s Time to Enter The Desert
“In the desert we rediscover the value of what is essential for living.”
Mother Luisita’s Tips on Hope
What Mother Luisita thinks the month of March is all about: St. Joseph and Hope.
A Valentine from Saint John of the Cross
What then can be more complete than the most perfect degree of perfection obtainable in this life? Perhaps St. Teresa of Avilla stated it best when she said, “I die because I do not die”.
Healing Through the Hands of Our Mothers
February brings us the beautiful feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes…..do you know how this feast is connected with Mother Luisita?
Religious Life Article
Mother Maria Luisa Josefa of the Most Blessed Sacrament, affectionately known as Mother Luisita, was one of the women who recognized the dangers and sought to preserve the precious vocations entrusted to her by God by coming to America.
Remembering St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Most people who know of St. Therese, “The Little Flower,” are acquainted with the popular image of a young Carmelite nun, standing bathed in a heavenly light, with a serene smile, holding a crucifix surrounded by cascading roses.
His Power
Religious life is a supernatural life of faith that is expressed in the very real, very concrete details of daily life. Learning all the customs and procedures, the hows and whens of accomplishing even the simplest tasks in a new way, can feel daunting.
Californians Pray as Assisted Suicide Becomes Law
We rail against a broken health-care system, but people need to see what good care actually looks like. We need to offer a solution, not just point to a problem. Santa Teresita is a special, sacred place.
The Desert in Carmelite Spirituality
“What did you go out to the wilderness to see?” (Matthew 11:7) These were Jesus’ words to the crowd. For many years the desert had become a place of encounter.