Filippo Lippi, O. Carm. (tra 1460-1465) An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”Mt 1: 20-21 All of us at the Office of Communications for the Carmelite Order wish you and your family a blessed Christmas. May the arrival of the ...Continue Reading

 *DESIDERIO PRIOR GENERALIS DOMUSQUE GENERALIS COMMUNITAS*25.XII.2025 Read the Christmas Message of the Prior GeneralLeer el mensaje en vídeo del Prior GeneralLeggi il messaggio di Natale del Priore Generale.     .     . www.ocarm.orghttp://www.facebook.com/ocarm.orghttps://twitter.com/ocarm_org     ...Continue Reading

Celebrating at Home: God Is With Us!Christmas - Nativity of the LordWe began Advent with the cry, ‘Come, Lord Jesus’. Now we end it with the joyful shout, ‘God is with us!’Reflecting on the historical birth of Jesus, the Church proclaims the truth that God is, and has always been, with his people. And if God is with us, then God is for us. God is on our side.God has no desire to live in houses made of wood, stone or gold. God’s deepest desire is to live in human flesh. Read more ...[*]Celebrating At Home - Christma ...Continue Reading

  The Prior General's 2025 Christmas Greeting to the Carmelite FamilyDear brothers and sisters of the Carmelite Family: I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2026! May the Child Jesus fill you with his blessings and grant you peace.      Read more ...+           +           + Christmas Greetings from Carmel Around the WorldWe share some videos sent in from Carmel ...Continue Reading

  The Prior General's 2025 Christmas Greeting to the Carmelite FamilyDear brothers and sisters of the Carmelite Family: I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2026! May the Child Jesus fill you with his blessings and grant you peace.      Read more ...+           +           + Christmas Greetings from Carmel Around the WorldWe share some videos sent in from Carmel ...Continue Reading

  General Council Names New General Delegate for the Carmelite NunsThe General Council has appointed Fr. Francisco Daza Valverde of the Bética Province (Spain) of the Most Holy Name of Mary as Delegate to the Nuns. The Prior General and his Council thank Fr. Francisco for his willingness to serve the Order and will keep him in their prayers.Read more ...+           +           + El Consejo General no ...Continue Reading

  General Council Names New General Delegate for the Carmelite NunsThe General Council has appointed Fr. Francisco Daza Valverde of the Bética Province (Spain) of the Most Holy Name of Mary as Delegate to the Nuns. The Prior General and his Council thank Fr. Francisco for his willingness to serve the Order and will keep him in their prayers.Read more ...+           +           + El Consejo General no ...Continue Reading

Celebrating at Home: The Promise Fulfilled4th Sunday of AdventThe great Christmas feast is almost here. As always in Advent, what is promised in the first reading is brought to fulfilment in the Gospel reading. We began Advent with the cry, ‘Come, Lord Jesus’. We will end it with the joyful shout, ‘God is with us!’Our Advent journey has called us to: stay awake to the coming of God, prepare ourselves to receive the Lord, rejoice that he is not afraid to make his home with us, and to receive him with ...Continue Reading

CAUSA NOSTRAE LAETITIAEINITIUM NOVITIATUS*02-12-25  Erçio Manuel Freitas (Aust-TL) Hera, Timor-Leste02-12-25  João Martinho Falo (Aust-TL) Hera, Timor-Leste02-12-25  Celestino Exposto (Aust-TL) Hera, Timor-Leste02-12-25  Ricardo Carvalho Saldanha (Aust-TL) Hera, Timor-Leste02-12-25  Lorenço Colo (Aust-TL) Hera, Timor-Leste02-12-25  Zeferino José Carvalho (Aust-TL) Hera, Timor-Leste02-12-25  Domingos Do ...Continue Reading

  The General Council Names a New Secretary GeneralThe General Council has appointed the Rev. Giampiero Molinari of the Italian Province of the Carmelites of St. Elijah the Prophet, St. Albert of Trapani, and St. Andrew Corsini as Secretary General. The Prior General and his Council thank Fr. Giampiero for his willingness to serve the Order and keep him in their prayers.Read more ...+           +           +&nbs ...Continue Reading