St. Simon Stock, ReligiousMay 16 - Optional Memorial (Obligatory Memorial in the Province of Great Britain)In the short historical note for his liturgical celebration found in the current Propers of the Liturgy of the Word, we read, "Of English origin, he lived in the 13th century and died in Bordeaux. Venerated in the Carmelite Order for his exalted holiness and devotion to the Blessed Virgin." An attempt has thus been made to summarize the problematic life of the saint.Indeed, it is not easy to say anything ...Continue Reading

  +     +     ++ Welcome to the latest issue of CITOC News!  We invite you to read the articles below + + Bienvenido al nuevo número de CITOC Noticias.  Le invitamos a leer los artículos que aparecen a continuación + + Benvenuti al nuovo numero di CITOC Notizie!  Vi invitiamo a leggere i articoli qui sotto ++     +     + 1st Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Titus BrandsmaToday, May 15, we celebrate o ...Continue Reading

*Message from the Prior General of the Carmelite Order* *The First Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Titus Brandsma* The 15th of May marks the first anniversary of the canonization of our brother Titus Brandsma, canonised along with nine other holy men and holy women, by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square in 2022. The memory of that celebration and the days that surrounded it still live in the minds and hearts of thousands of people all around the world. It was particularly moving for all of us who had the b ...Continue Reading

 Celebrating at Home: Promise of the Spirit, Love Among Us, Love within UsSixth Sunday of Easter*As we approach the coming feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost, the Gospel today focuses on the Holy Spirit.Jesus returns to the Father in the Ascension, but remains with his disciples through the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This Holy Spirit keeps us in a communion of love with Jesus, with the Father and with one another.Read more ...[*]Celebrating At Home - Sixth Sunday of Easter [PDF][*]Celebrating ...Continue Reading

 Province of the Netherlands Holds Elections during ChapterThe Chapter of the Province of the Netherlands took place from May 9-12, 2023, at the Franciscushuis retreat center in Denekamp. Both the Prior General Míceál O'Neill and the General Councilor for Europe, Richard Byrne, participated.Today’s Province of the Netherlands celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1996. Houses existed in the country centuries before but they formed part of the Lower German Province. However all the houses in what is no ...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 ++     +     + Carmel in Congo Celebrates 50 Years On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Order will beg ...Continue Reading

St. George Preca, PriestMay 9 - Optional Memorial (Obligatory Memorial in the Province of Malta)St. George Preca was born in Valletta, Malta, on February 12, 1880. As a child, according to the custom of the time, he was incorporated into the Carmelite Family by the imposition of the Scapular. While still young he felt the vocation for the priesthood and was ordained a priest on December 22, 1906. In the early months of 1907, young Fr. George began his mission by gathering around him and forming a small group of young me ...Continue Reading

 Photo | Foto: madonnaditrapani.it  Bl. Aloysius Rabatà, PriestMay 8 - Optional MemorialBorn in Erice (Trapani) in the mid-15th century (probably 1443), he entered the Order of Carmel at an early age.He was prior of the reformed convent of Randazzo, where he died in 1490 (perhaps on May 8). He knew how to combine the duties of impeccable observance with those of love of neighbor imposed on him by his priestly ministry and enlightened charity. It is said that the cause of his death was a heavy punch ...Continue Reading

  Celebrating at Home: Jesus Our Way, Truth, and LifeFifth Sunday of Easter*In the opening words of the Gospel (John 14: 1-12) Jesus calls the disciples to trust him and to trust God. He does so in the context of announcing his departure to them.Jesus calls them to trust him as the way to the God, the living truth about the God and the very life of God.Read more ...[*]Celebrating At Home - Fifth Sunday of Easter [PDF][*]Celebrating At Home - Fifth Sunday of Easter [ePub].     .     ...Continue Reading

  Celebrating at Home: Jesus Our Way, Truth, and LifeFifth Sunday of Easter*In the opening words of the Gospel (John 14: 1-12) Jesus calls the disciples to trust him and to trust God. He does so in the context of announcing his departure to them.Jesus calls them to trust him as the way to the God, the living truth about the God and the very life of God.Read more ...[*]Celebrating At Home - Fifth Sunday of Easter [PDF][*]Celebrating At Home - Fifth Sunday of Easter [ePub].     .     ...Continue Reading