July 24 | MemorialBl. John Soreth, priestJohn Soreth was unflagging in his efforts at renewal, during what was an especially critical period for both the Church and the Order. He dedicated himself entirely to the reform of the Order, travelling across Europe, making canonical visitations and promoting a more faithful observance of religious life both in the older Provinces and convents and in the Mantuan Reformed Congregation. He was instrumental in the development of the Lay Carmelite Third Order.Read ...Continue Reading

Celebrating at Home: Shepherding Each Other With God's Love16th Sunday in Ordinary TimeIn the first reading the prophet Jeremiah laments the poor leadership given by those to whom the flock of God has been entrusted. He tells of the days to come when God will raise up true shepherds look after the flock and pasture (feed) them.In the Gospel Mark shows Jesus to be a true shepherd whose heart is moved by the needs of both the people and his own disciples. The disciples have returned from their preaching and tell Jesus eve ...Continue Reading

  July20 | SolemnitySt. Elijah, prophetElijah made himself available for God's work and was sent into various situations to proclaim God's word. From Elijah, Carmelites learn to listen for the voice of God in the unexpected and in silence. We seek to allow the Word of God to shape our minds and our hearts so that the way we live and the things we do may be propheticRead more ... +           +           +&nb ...Continue Reading

 CAUSA NOSTRAE LAETITIAEINITIUM NOVITIATUS*05-07-24  Frederick Ovko Owino (Kenya) Nyazura, Zimbabwe05-07-24  Moses Mukwanha Wekesa (Kenya) Nyazura, Zimbabwe05-07-24  Matthew Mweu Wambwa (Kenya) Nyazura, Zimbabwe05-07-24  John Kheri Madava (Bruna-Tanzania) Nyazura, Zimbabwe05-07-24  Faustine Innocent Nh'Umbili (Bruna-Tanzania) Nyazura, Zimbabwe 05-07-24  Ansbert Protace Mulaly (Bruna-Tanzania) Nyazura, Zimbabwe 05-07-24  Felicino Abgalao Massango (Pern-Moz) Nyazura, Zimbabwe 0 ...Continue Reading

  July 17 | Optional MemorialBl. Teresa of St. Augustine and Companions, OCD, virgins and martyrsWhen the full terror of the French Revolution began, a community of sixteen Discalced Carmelite nuns from the monastery of the Incarnation at Compiégne offered themselves as sacrificial victims to beg God for peace for the Church and for their country.Arrested and imprisoned on the 24th June 1794, they continued to share their joy and their faith with others. Condemned to death for their loyalty to the Churc ...Continue Reading

 Debate between John Eck and Martin Luther -- July 16, 1519 Debate entre Juan Eck y Martín Lutero -- 16 de julio de 1519 Dibattito tra Giovanni Eck e Martin Lutero -- 16 luglio 1519 Major Events in History that Took Place on July 16On the occasion of the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we can look back at the major events throughout History that took place on July 16th. Some are moments of great pride. Others a day of deep shame. But all took place on July 16th.Read more ...+   &nb ...Continue Reading

  2023 -- July 15 -- 2024Carmelites of the Province of Aragon, Castille, and Valencia Celebrate 1st Anniversary of the Death of Br. Pablo de la CruzThe Carmelites of the Province of Aragon, Castille and Valencia would like to remember Br. Pablo Maria de la Cruz (Pablo Mary of the Cross) as we approach the first anniversary of the gift of his life in the convent of St. Andrew, Salamanca. We continue to encourage all of our brothers and sisters in the great Carmelite family to make our own the intentions which B ...Continue Reading

  *A Joint OCARM-OCD Letter for the Year of Prayer and the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16, 2024**"In Mary a Dawn of Hope: In Mary Our Way of Praying*A joint letter of the two general superiors, Míċeál O'Neill, O. Carm., and Miguel Márquez Calle, OCD is being published on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in 2024 which coincides with the Year of Prayer called for by Pope Francis to mark a time of preparation for the Jubilee Year in 2025. Entitled "In Mary A ...Continue Reading

BVM de Monte Carmelo -- Brugge IN SOLLEMNITATE B.V. MARIAE DE MONTE CARMELO/Flos Carmeli, vitis florigera,//splendor caeli, Virgo puerpera singularis. Mater mitis, sed viri nescia, Carmelitis esto propitia, stella maris./ *MÍCEÁL PRIOR GENERALIS DOMUSQUE GENERALIS COMMUNITAS*16.VII.2024 Video Message of the Prior General  |  Written Message of the Prior General  Mensaje en vídeo del Prior General  |  Mensaje por escrito del Prior General  Video messaggi ...Continue Reading

  +       +       ++ Welcome to the latest issue of CITOC News!  We invite you to read the 4 articles below + + Bienvenido al nuevo número de CITOC Noticias! Le invitamos a leer los 4 artículos que aparecen a continuación + + Benvenuti al nuovo numero di CITOC Notizie!  Vi invitiamo a leggere i 4 articoli qui sotto ++       +       +  June 28-July 1, 2 ...Continue Reading