The Spirit of Carmel is our bi-annual publication, filled with breathtaking photography, inspirational articles, as well as the schedule of Carmelite events that serve as nourishment for body and soul! We look forward to sharing our faith-filled life! Spirit of Carmel is not subscription-based.
Chaste One
There it was! A heart twined with white flowers and crowned by a single lily stock. Dumfounded, I looked again intently at the image. Previously, I had only known of Jesus’ Sacred Heart…
Spirit of Carmel 2024 Spring Edition
Spirit of Carmel 2024 Spring Edition
Falling and Rising Again
There always seems to be a recurring theme that resonates personally – that of falling and rising again. I imagine it’s a theme that echoes in the heart of each one of us. Because without this assurance of falling, rising and most importantly being accompanied on this journey…
Lent 2024
LentWe invite you to walk with us during our Lenten journey. Each Sunday, we will share video recordings from our Lenten Reflections booklet written by our sisters. It is our prayer to help you draw closer to our Lord in His redemptive sufferings as He makes His way...
Hidden Saints Among Us
How intriguing. Hidden saints among us.
Have you heard the phrase “what you see is what you get”? This can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Let’s read it literally for the sake of this random musing.
Lent Booklet 2024
Lent Booklet 2024 You can read through the Carmelite Lenten Reflections 2024 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...
Sister Benedicta Marie of the Cross | Jubilee 2024
Sister Benedicta Marieof the Cross (Fields), O.C.D. Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!”(Servant of God, Don Dolindo Ruotolo) With joy the Carmelite Sistersof the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles invite you to A Jubilee Mass...
Sister Marina Of Our Lady of Fatima | Jubilee 2024
Sister Marinaof Our Lady of Fatima (Esparza), O.C.D. “I need nothing but Godand to lose myself in the heart of Jesus”(St. Margaret Mary)With joy the Carmelite Sistersof the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles invite you to A Jubilee Mass of ThanksgivingSunday, July 28,...
Your Max
How many times have you felt like you’ve hit your “max” and somehow you keep plodding along. You find yourself still alive, battered but possibly a little stronger for having withstood what you thought was “your max.
