As Carmelites, our ears perk up whenever we hear garden imagery. You may or may not know, “Carmel” in Hebrew means the Garden of God. The enclosed garden of your soul…
Scripture and Liturgy
A Righteous Man
By Sister Rita Therese, O.C.D. December 8, 2020 marked the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pius IX’s proclamation of St. Joseph as “Patron of the...
The Sacred Heart is the Love of God Exposed
Our world says: “Don’t wear your heart on your sleeve for it will be broken.” But Jesus is shown pulling His garments aside to show us His Sacred Heart. The love of God is exposed. His heart is not hidden; we see it.
Love Comes Softly
It just happened. It’s hard to pinpoint. All of a sudden it was there, but it wasn’t sudden. Love comes SOFTLY. The Holy Spirit came “softly” into my life.
Advent-Tension
It’s that His coming reminds us that every moment of our lives, He’s there in it with us.
Did Jesus Have Feelings?
Talk to Jesus as you would a friend, and you will find a God who has a beating Sacred Heart that longs to console you, rejoice with you, and relate to you.
A Reflection on Mary, Mother of the Church
By His invitation, she became the Mother of all His disciples. She took her mission to heart. With Mary, we can continue to walk in faith and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.
Near to Us
In faith, we are invited to celebrate! He who has ascended has not left us alone but has indeed drawn nearer to us while simultaneously taking our wounds into His.