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If You Only Knew…Saint Teresa and the Waters of Prayer
Jesus tired and thirsty sat down at a well and there encountered a Samaritan woman who had come to draw water. Asking her for a drink, “He said to her, ‘If you knew…
Las Posadas: Pray the Christmas Novena
As you and your family enjoy your own customs and traditions surrounding your celebration of Advent and Christmas, we invite you to experience with us one of our cherished Advent traditions – our Christmas Novena of Las Posadas
The Interior Castle: Saint Teresa’s Diamond
The marketing slogan of “Diamonds are Forever” might have been a perfect catchphrase for Saint Teresa’s “Diamond”, better known to us as the Interior Castle….
Remembering the Holy Guardian Angels: When God Sends Messengers
As I repeated these words, my sobbing stopped as suddenly as it had begun. A deep peace sett led into my spirit. I closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes, she was gone.
To God With Love From St. Teresa
Teresa begins and ends Way of Perfection with her thoughts on “perfect love”. In Chapter One in referring to the fact that Our Lord has many enemies and so few friends that the friends that he has need to be good ones…
Lift High the Cross
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!”
No Greater Love…the Story of Saint Teresa Benedicta
She was born, Edith Stein, into an observant Jewish family in Breslau on October 12, 1891, the youngest of 11. Her father died when she was two years old…
A Prophet’s Legacy: Elijah and Carmel
Have you ever been the excited recipient of an inheritance? If so, you may have received money, property or a treasured family heirloom. As welcome as these legacies are, more important, however, would be the inherited treasures left by St. Elijah, prophet of the Old Testament and inspiration for the Order of Carmel.
Flos Carmeli, You Are Our Mother…
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.
Promoting a Deeper Spiritual Life through Healthcare
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…