These two, although years apart in age and in their lived experience of religious life first met when Teresa, beginning the foundation of her second reformed Carmel, was 52 years of age and John newly ordained as a priest was 25.
Carmelite Spirituality
What is the Carmelite Charism? (Pt. 2)
Every religious community is unique because it lives out the charism or gift of the Holy Spirit, that vision of how to follow Christ imparted to its founder or foundress, to fulfill a need in the upbuilding of the Church and which determines the life of the community and the mission entrusted to it…
Religious Are Reaching Out During the Year of Consecrated Life
No matter the diocese or order, no matter the event, religious across the country are hoping this Year of Consecrated Lifewill open people’s eyes…
Pray Always?
“Seriously? Pray always?” That is not an uncommon reaction to St. Paul’s admonition to pray always without ceasing. Does he know what we’re up against?
The Heart of Lent in Carmel
One Lent, long before I was a Carmelite, I decided to give up music for Lent with the intention of making myself more available for prayer. It was the hardest Lent, yet it was the best too. The liturgical season of Lent provides the opportunity for us to look within and see if there is anything that we need to let go of so we can be freer for Him…
Jubilee at the Cathedral, 2015
Fidelity is measured one day at a time. When we celebrate our sister’s jubilees, we are celebrating the fact that for 25 year, 50 years, 60 years, they have gotten up every single day to love and serve Jesus and His Church. Our jubilarians this year have given nearly 100,000 days of loving service to God and His Church! Enjoy this slideshow…
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…
Giving Everything to God…An Interview with Sister Faustina
The day for Sister Faustina starts a little before 5 a.m. Together with other members of her community — which is both active out-in-the-world and contemplative…