Celebrating at Home: Shepherd and Sheep, Bonds of Life and LoveFourth Sunday of EasterThis fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday because the Gospel for this Sunday always portrays Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Then, a shepherd usually had responsibility for about fifteen or twenty sheep whom he accompanied day and night. Both shepherd and sheep got to know each other. The shepherd was responsible for keeping the flock together and safe, for leading it to good pasture, for binding ...Continue Reading

 Elective Chapter of the Provincial Commissariat of Sumatra Celebrated The members of the Provincial Commissariat of Sumatra held their elective chapter. The Commissariat is part of the Indonesian Province.The following were elected on Wednesday, April 8 to the responsibilities listed:+       +       + Capítulo electivo de la Comisariado Provincial de SumatraLos miembros del Comisariado Provincial de Sumatra celebraron su capítulo electi ...Continue Reading

Carmelite Church and Priory dedicated to St. Angelus, Licata (Sicily)Iglesia y convento carmelita dedicados a San Ángelo, Licata (Sicilia) Chiesa e convento carmelita dedicati a Sant'Angelo, Licata (Sicilia) Saint Angelus, Priest and MartyrMay 5th | MemorialAngelus is thought to have been one of the first Carmelites to return to Sicily from Mount Carmel and, according to a long-standing tradition, he was murdered in Licata during the first half of the 13th century.The cult of Saint Angelus spread throughout ...Continue Reading

  Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10, 2025Livestream of Liturgical Congress: Encountering the Risen Lord: Liturgy and Prayer in Carmel Today*Live Streaming*We are delighted to announce that live streaming has been arranged for the Carmelite Liturgy & Prayer Congress which is taking place in Rome next week. Most of the Presentations will be live-streamed (except for the presentation which takes place in Traspontina on Friday, 9th May 2025). Please see the attached programme for times which are all Central Eu ...Continue Reading

  Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10, 2025Livestream of Liturgical Congress: Encountering the Risen Lord: Liturgy and Prayer in Carmel Today*Live Streaming*We are delighted to announce that live streaming has been arranged for the Carmelite Liturgy & Prayer Congress which is taking place in Rome next week. Most of the Presentations will be live-streamed (except for the presentation which takes place in Traspontina on Friday, 9th May 2025). Please see the attached programme for times which are all Central Eu ...Continue Reading

Celebrating at Home: Breakfast with Friends, Leadership of LoveThird Sunday of EasterThe Gospel today recounts the third appearance of Jesus to the disciples after his resurrection. At first, they don’t recognise him; then there is a huge haul of fish followed by a meal; then, in the long version of this Gospel, Peter’s commission to lead the flock in love. It takes faith to recognise the presence of Jesus among us. Reality can be changed and good things result when we do. All the meals we share are reminders of th ...Continue Reading

 Bl. Ángel M. Prat Hostench, Lucas of St. Joseph Tristany Pujol and Companions, MartyrsMay 4th | Optional Memorial (Obligatory memorial in provinces of Spain)The Commissariat of Catalonia was established in 1932. Almost immediately difficuties began. In February 1934 the Carmelite church was desecrated. In October Communist guards were placed at the door of the priory to prevent the religious from leaving. In June 1936 the mayor forbade religious from teaching in the schools and working in hospitals. Shortly ...Continue Reading

VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT 06-03-25 Fr. Emil (Francis) Agostino (PCM) 17-11-37 22-08-57 22-08-60 08-02-64 12-04-25 Sr. Agnes Lokate (BOX) 11-07-24 22-02-46 22-02-49 29-04-25 Fr. Stanisław Wysocki (Pol)  25-03-59 25-08-79 29-05-83 02-06-85 www.ocarm.org http://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org https://twitter.com/ocarm_org ...Continue Reading

Prior General's Schedule for May 2025Fr. Míċeál O'Neill, the prior general, has the following schedule planned for the month of May 2025:May 1-4: Completion of Chapter and visit to Australia.May 5 -10: Congress on Liturgy in Sassone.May 7: Address to the Meeting of Formation Directors in LimaMay 12 -15: Chapter of the General Commissariat of La Bruna, Naples.May 16 - 20: RomeMay 21 - 23: Assembly of the USG, Rome.May 24 - 26: Canonical Visitation in Rumania.May 27 - 31: General Council, plenary meeting. +& ...Continue Reading

 May  –  Mayo – Maggio 2025 ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL | ITALIANODownload English: ocarm.org/en/prayer/lectiodivina Descargar Español: ocarm.org/es/prayer/lectiodivina Scarica Italiano: ocarm.org/it/prayer/lectiodivinaENGLISHLECTIO DIVINA - May 2025[*]Lectio Divina May 2025 [Pdf] (984 KB)[*]Lectio Divina May 2025 [ePub] (671 KB)[*]Lectio Divina May 2025 [Mobi] (402 KB)  If you wish to receive updates on current news from the Carmelite Order, subscribe to CITOC New ...Continue Reading