Fundamental themes of Carmelite spirituality emerge in the story of the human heart. These themes reveal a spiritual dynamism at the core of the Carmelite life which can be described as “seasons of the heart.” Exploring a Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Way...
Fundamental themes of Carmelite spirituality emerge in the story of the human heart. These themes reveal a spiritual dynamism at the core of the Carmelite life which can be described as “seasons of the heart.” Exploring a Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Way...
The Carmelite tradition teaches that when we live in “contemplative” silence, we encounter our deepest self, which makes the heart grow. It is this waiting on God – Vacate Deo – in silence that we come to a deeper interior peace that enables us to be in greater...
In September 2024 almost 200 Carmelites gathered for a week in Sassone, Rome. The theme of the International Congress for Carmelite Laity was: “Lay Carmelites: Called to Set the World on Fire.” In this month’s Carmelite Conversation some of the...
A group of thirty six, including Friars, Lay Carmelites and representatives of ministries in Australia and Timor-Leste gathered in Melbourne April 22-26. Along with friars from all Carmelite communities, delegates from Lay Carmelite communities, Damien and Irene...
SEASON OF CREATION ~ September 1 to October 4. 2023 Let Justice and Peace Flow.The season started on 1 September with a the Day of Prayer for Creation, and ends 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian...
