Celebrating at Home: Here I Am, Send Me5th Sunday of Ordinary TimeAs if to balance the rejection Jesus experienced in last week’s Gospel, this week’s episode tells two stories of people who welcome his message.Firstly, an enthusiastic crowd has gathered on the shore of the lake, eagerly pressing forward to hear Jesus’ teaching. Jesus seems to be in danger of being crushed or at least being pushed into the sea! He takes the unusual step of teaching from Simon’s boat.Secondly, Luke tells us that Simon and his companions a ...Continue Reading

VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT 23-1-25 Fr. Bouke Halma (Neer) 27-03-43 24-08-61 24-08-64 21-06-69 28-01-24 Sr. María Pilar Simón i Blasco (BAR) 02-06-37 12-10-63 12-10-67 www.ocarm.org http://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org https://twitter.com/ocarm_org ...Continue Reading

 February –  Febrero– Febbraio  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 - February 2025[*]Lectio Divina February, 2025 [Pdf] (1.39 MB)[*]Lectio Divina February, 2025 [ePub] (209 KB)[*]Lectio Divina February, 2025 [Mobi] (1.09 MB)  If you wish to receive updates on current news from the Carmelit ...Continue Reading

February –  Febrero– Febbraio  2025 ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL | ITALIANO Download English: ocarm.org/en/prayer/lectiodivina Descargar Español: ocarm.org/es/prayer/lectiodivina Scarica Italiano: ocarm.org/it/prayer/lectiodivina ENGLISH LECTIO DIVINA - February 2025 [*]Lectio Divina February, 2025 [Pdf] (1.39 MB) [*]Lectio Divina February, 2025 [ePub] (209 KB) [*]Lectio Divina February, 2025 [Mobi] (1.09 MB) If you wish to receive updates on current n ...Continue Reading

Celebrating at Home: If Christ is the Light, Who Are We? The Presentation of the LordToday’s Gospel tells us the story of the presentation of Jesus in the Temple. During the presentation, two holy people, Simeon and Anna, witness to Jesus as the “light of the nations”. So, it is the Church’s custom to celebrate this feast with the blessing and lighting of candles - a reference to the Christmas theme of light.The candles can serve as a reminder that Christ, our Light, is always present with us.Read more ...[*]Celebrating ...Continue Reading

 ​ The Whole World on ParchmentCarmelite Monastery Choir Books from Mainz ExhibitedAn exhibition of ancient choir book from the Carmelite monastery entitled “The Whole World on Parchment. The Choir Books from the Mainz Carmelite Monastery,” is taking place in the Episcopal Cathedral and Diocesan Museum in Mainz, Germany from November 8, 2024 to March 23, 2025. The books were created from 1430 for the Carmelites to use during their religious services.The prior general, Míceál O’Neill, O. Carm., to ...Continue Reading

Celebrating at Home: Homecoming3rd Sunday of Ordinary TimeHomecomings can turn out to be very mixed events. Initial warmth and welcome can turn, surprisingly quickly, to doubt, antagonism and rejection. In the Gospels for this Sunday and next, Luke tells the story of Jesus’ visit to his hometown of Nazareth.After this introduction the first part of the story of Jesus’ homecoming follows. We will hear the second part in next week’s Gospel.Read more ...[*]Celebrating At Home - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time [PDF] (3.03 ...Continue Reading

  Cross of Angelo Paoli at Rome's ColosseumBl. Angelo Paoli, priestJanuary 20th | Optional Memorial (Obligatory Memorial/Italian Provinces)In a world known for its callous disregard for the poor and downtrodden, the example of Angelo Paoli is a refreshing breath of air. Angelo cared so well for his unfortunate brothers and sisters that he was known as “Father Charity” or “Father of the Poor.” Fortunately, he did more than just act as one kind individual he was an excellent motivator, who set many wheels of ben ...Continue Reading

Celebrating at Home: The True Bridegroom2nd Sunday of Ordinary TimeWeddings are usually wonderful occasions. Family and friends come together to witness to and celebrate a couples’ love and commitment. The ritual is crowned with singing, dancing, eating and drinking. It has been so for centuries. In Jewish tradition a wedding could last for days, not hours.It’s interesting that, in John’s Gospel, Jesus begins his ministry in the warm and homely setting of a village wedding in the same region in which Jesus had grown up. ...Continue Reading

CAUSA NOSTRAE LAETITIAEPROFESSIO TEMPORANEA* 12-01-25  Daniel Paraguassú (Par) Paranavaí (Graciosa), Brazil 12-01-25  Leandro Hardaim (Flum) Paranavaí (Graciosa), Brazil 12-01-25  Adryan Carlos (Pern) Paranavaí (Graciosa), Brazil 12-01-25  Frankilin Barbosa (Pern) Paranavaí (Graciosa), Brazil 12-01-25  Gabriel Cabral (Pern) Paranavaí (Graciosa), Brazil 12-01-25  Lucas Mateus (Pern) Paranavaí (Graciosa), BrazilPROFESSIO SOLEMNIS* 24-11-24  ...Continue Reading