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

  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