St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the ChurchDecember 14th | FeastWith all that the Eucharist means to a Catholic Christian, does John of the Cross have a Eucharistic spirituality? His devotion to the Blessed Sacrament or the Mass is not immediately evident. But, if in fact the Eucharist holds central importance for him, why is this obscure in his writings?For more on John of the Cross and His Eucharistic SpiritualityFor more on the life of John of the Cross+         +&nb ...Continue Reading

  Celebrating at Home: Prepare a Way!2nd Sunday of Advent*Repentance and forgiveness console God’s people and prepare the way for the Lord to enter our hearts. The magnificent first reading from the prophet Isaiah today looks forward to the appearance of God.Great preparations take place for his arrival - hills are lowered, valleys filled in, a straight highway is made in the desert. The joyful message of God’s approach is proclaimed from the mountain tops and shouted in the streets.Read more ...  [* ...Continue Reading

  +     +     ++ Welcome to the latest issue of CITOC News!  We invite you to read the 3 articles below + + Bienvenido al nuevo número de CITOC Noticias! Le invitamos a leer los 3 artículos que aparecen a continuación + + Benvenuti al nuovo numero di CITOC Notizie!  Vi invitiamo a leggere i 3 articoli qui sotto + +     +     + Bamberg Celebrates 750 Years of Carmelite PresenceIn 2023, the Carmelites in Bam ...Continue Reading

Carmelite Nuns in Valencia, Spain Celebrate Elective ChapterOn December 4, the triennial chapter of the Carmelite nuns of the Monastery of the Incarnation of the Divine Word in Valencia, Spain, took place beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning.On October 6, 1502, seven women, (Sister Francisca Estaña, Sister Ofresina Caldesa, Sister Isabel Moragues, Sister Ana Heredia, Sister Angela Heredia, Sister Juana Gomis and Sister Isabel Ameller) gathered in Valencia-- although not at the current location of the monastery ...Continue Reading

Carmelite Nuns in Valencia, Spain Celebrate Elective ChapterOn December 4, the triennial chapter of the Carmelite nuns of the Monastery of the Incarnation of the Divine Word took place beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning.On October 6, 1502, seven women, (Sister Francisca Estaña, Sister Ofresina Caldesa, Sister Isabel Moragues, Sister Ana Heredia, Sister Angela Heredia, Sister Juana Gomis and Sister Isabel Ameller) gathered in Valencia-- although not at the current location of the monastery to live the life of ...Continue Reading

VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT 07-11-23 Sr. Maria di Gesù Faroldi (MTL) 10-12-41 02-02-71 02-02-74 08-11-23 Rm. Matheus Kamsiadji (Indo) 21-12-47 07-01-68 07-01-73 16-07-74 07-11-23 Br. (Josef) Prokop Zboron (BM) 14-11-55 25-09-89 20-08-94 www.ocarm.org http://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org https://twitter.com/ocarm_org ...Continue Reading

  Celebrating at Home: Stay Awake!1st Sunday of Advent*Our Advent journey begins today. “The Advent readings form a rich tapestry of images centered on the truth that God has come among us.This week’s Gospel calls us to ‘Stay awake’, to be vigilant and attentive so that we do not miss the moment when God breaks into human history once again. The God who came among us is still among us.Read more ...  [*]Celebrating At Home - 1st Sunday of Advent [PDF][*]Celebrating At Home - 1st Sunday ...Continue Reading

 December – Diciembre – Dicembre  2023 ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL | ITALIANODownload English: ocarm.org/en/prayer/lectiodivina Descargar Español: ocarm.org/es/prayer/lectiodivina Scarica Italiano: ocarm.org/it/prayer/lectiodivina ENGLISHLECTIO DIVINA - December 2023[*]Lectio Divina December 2023 [Pdf][*]Lectio Divina December 2023 [ePub][*]Lectio Divina December 2023 [Mobi]  If you wish to receive updates on current news from the Carmelite Order, subscribe to CITO ...Continue Reading

Celebration of Blesseds Dennis (priest and martyr) and Redemptus (religious and martyr) November 29 | Optional Memorial The two left Goa with the delegation on Sept. 25, 1638, and after a successful voyage arrived at Achén on Oct. 25. The joy with which they were received was feigned; they were soon made prisoners. Dionysius and Redemptus were tormented and tried more than the others, for the purpose of making them renounce their Catholic faith and embrace Islam. While in prison, Dionysius de ...Continue Reading

  +     +     ++ Welcome to the latest issue of CITOC News!  We invite you to read the 3 articles below + + Bienvenido al nuevo número de CITOC Noticias! Le invitamos a leer los 3 artículos que aparecen a continuación + + Benvenuti al nuovo numero di CITOC Notizie!  Vi invitiamo a leggere i 3 articoli qui sotto + +     +     +Meeting of the General Commission for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable PersonsM ...Continue Reading