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

  Guido Reni (1639) - Bologna Pinacoteca Nazionale  St. Andrew Corsini, bishopJanuary 9th | FeastBorn in Florence at the beginning of the 14th century, St. Andrew Corsini  entered religious life in the Carmelite house in his native city. He was appointed Provincial of Tuscany in 1348 by the General Chapter meeting in Metz and the following year he was named bishop of Fiesole, near Florence. He governed his diocese well, becoming a model of charity and an eloquent preacher. He was distinguished b ...Continue Reading

  Francisco de Zurbarán - Museum of Fine ArtsSt. Peter Thomas, bishopJanuary 8th | FeastPeter Thomas was a true Carmelite, not only in his relationship to Mary as the Queen and Decor Carmeli, but also in the way he lived his life according to the customs of the Order. However, his special commitment and concern was primarily for the unity of Christians. He constantly strove for reconciliation between the Church of Rome and the Orthodox Christians who had separated from the See of Peter in 1054. He devel ...Continue Reading

VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT 27-11-24 Sr. M. Imelde Diletta dell'Eucaristia Menghi (RAV) 15-08-32 10-12-54 15-12-57 08-12-24 Fr. Desmond Kelly (Hib) 03-08-38 15-09-57 15-10-60 19-12-64 21-12-24 P. Augusto (Gianni) Tollon (Ita) 12-01-39 03-10-60 06-10-63 05-10-68 24-12-24 P. Lucio Maria Zappatore (Ita) 16-08-43 17-10-59 09-01-65 12-03-67 27-12-24 Fr. Marcel Dubé (PCM) 13-07-29 15-08-48 15-08-51 29-05-54 www.ocarm.org http://www.face ...Continue Reading

 January – Enero – Gennaio  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 - January 2025[*]Lectio Divina January, 2025 [Pdf] (997 KB)[*]Lectio Divina January, 2025 [ePub] (234 KB)[*]Lectio Divina January, 2025 [Mobi] (1019 KB)  If you wish to receive updates on current news from the Carmelite Order, su ...Continue Reading

 Gerard van Honthorst, Adoration of the Shepherds (1622)  IN SOLLEMNITATE NATIVITATIS DOMINI /Et pastores erant in regione eadem vigilantes et custodientes vigilias noctis supra gregem suum. Et angelus Domini ... dixit: "Nolite timere; ecce enim evangelizo vobis gaudium magnum, quod erit omni populo, quia natus est vobis hodie Salvator, qui est Christus Dominus, in civitate David./ *MÍCEÁL PRIOR GENERALIS DOMUSQUE GENERALIS COMMUNITAS*25.XII.2024 Read the Christmas Messag ...Continue Reading

Filippo Lippi, O. Carm., The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1450 (Washington, DC) 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 ...Continue Reading

 OCARM and OCD General Councils Meet in RomeThe two General Councils (OCARM and OCD) met for their biannual meeting in the General Curia of the Discalced Carmelites (Rome) on December 10, 2024.Together, the members of the Councils discussed the topic of safeguarding and shared various standards and structures (especially at Order-level) that are fundamental and necessary.Time was spent discussing how the formation documents of the Orders (Ratio Institutionis Vitæ Carmelitanæ, Ratio Institutionis) were c ...Continue Reading