Engraving: Angelo Pestagalli (late 18th century - early 19th century) Arcangela Girlani da Trino in Adoration of the Crucifix. Grabado: Angelo Pestagalli (finales del siglo XVIII - principios del XIX) Arcangela Girlani da Trino en adoración del crucifijo Incisione: Angelo Pestagalli (fine XVIII secolo - inizi Ottocento) Arcangela Girlani da Trino in adorazione del crocifisso Bl. Archangela Girlani, virginJanuary 29thOn January 29, the Carmelite Order celebrates Blessed Archangela Girlani. The day ...Continue Reading

  Provincial Chapter of the Rio Province in BrasilThe members of the Province of Fluminis Januarii held their chapter from January 23-27, 2023, in the retreat house of São Carlos a Jundiá in São Paolo, Brasil.The theme of the gathering was “Carmel –a Passion for God, for Humanity, and for the Brotherhood—in a World in Transformation.” Fraternity and mission were key themes of the Chapter.The province was founded by Carmelites from Portugal. In 1595 the vice-province of Brazil was erected, ...Continue Reading

  Provincial Chapter of the Rio Province in BrasilThe members of the Province of Fluminis Januarii held their chapter from February 23-27, 2023, in the retreat house of São Carlos a Jundiá in São Paolo, Brasil.The theme of the gathering was “Carmel –a Passion for God, for Humanity, and for the Brotherhood—in a World in Transformation.” Fraternity and mission were key themes of the Chapter.The province was founded by Carmelites from Portugal. In 1595 the vice-province of Brazil was erected, ...Continue Reading

  Provincial Chapter of the Rio Province in BrasilThe members of the Province of Fluminis Januarii held their chapter from February 23-27, 2023, in the retreat house of São Carlos a Jundiá in São Paolo, Brasil.The theme of the gathering was “Carmel –a Passion for God, for Humanity, and for the Brotherhood—in a World in Transformation.” Fraternity and mission were key themes of the Chapter.The province was founded by Carmelites from Portugal. In 1595 the vice-province of Brazil was erected, ...Continue Reading

  Celebrating at Home: Catching the Vision4th Sunday in Ordinary Ttime*Over the next four Sundays, the church will take us on a journey through Jesus’ teaching in Chapters 5-7 of Matthew’s Gospel. These chapters form the Sermon on the Mount. Each Sunday’s Gospel builds on the one before – they are part of this first discourse in Matthew’s Gospel and need to be understood in a connected sense, not as a series of isolated sayings.Read more ...[*]Celebrating At Home - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time [PDF][*]Celeb ...Continue Reading

  Elective Chapter of the Monastery of Janua Coeli in Cerreto di Sorano, ItalyThe Carmelite community of Janua Coeli Monastery in Cerreto di Sorano (GR), Italy, celebrated its Elective Chapter on January 17, 2023.The monastery was established on May 19, 1992, by nuns from the Carpineto Romano community.  Its canonical erection was on September 8, 2000. It is part of the Federation of Santa Maria Magdalena de' Pazzi. More can be learned about the monastery by visiting its website: www.monasterocarmelitane. ...Continue Reading

Elections of the Province of Pernambuco, BrasilThe Province of Pernambuco, serving in northern Brasil and Mozambique, held their provincial chapter on January 16-20, 2023.The first house of the Order in the Americas was founded in the city of Olinda (Pernambuco), in 1583, by priests from the Province of Lusitania (Portugal). In 1720, two provinces were simultaneously established in Brazil, namely: Rio de Janeiro and Bahia-Pernambuco. From the year 1679 the Pernambucan convent of Goiana (founded in 1666) had accepted the ...Continue Reading

  General Chapter of the Carmelite Missionary Sisters Held in Cajazeiras, BrazilThe General Chapter of the Carmelite Missionary Sisters took place from January 2 to 8, in Cajazeiras - PB, northeast Brazil. The theme was "Hand in Hand, on the Way, Toward the Fountains of First Love" and the Motto "Lord Give Me This Water" (Jn. 4:15).Let us pray for the Mission at the service of the Congregation and the Church.The results of the elective chapter were as follows:.     .     ...Continue Reading

  Celebrating at Home: The Light Shines3rd Sunday in Ordinary Ttime*The Sunday Gospels between now and the beginning of Lent will use the Sermon on the Mount to help us explore and reflect upon who this Lamb of God is and how we, as disciples, should respond to him. They will unfold for us how Jesus, the Lamb of God, is the source of true peace and how we can find our way to him and to one another – that is, how we can live faithful to the tradition of Jesus.This Sunday Jesus begins his ministry in an unexpect ...Continue Reading

  Bl. Angelo Paoli, priestJanuary 20thOn January 20, the Carmelite Order celebrates the memory of Blessed Angelo Paoli. The day is celebrated as an optional memorial in the Order but as an obligatory memorial in the Italian provinces.His life can be divided into two periods: the years spent in his religious province of Tuscany, and those spent in Rome. The second part he spent, first, as novice-master, then as bursar, sacristan and organist, and also as director of the conservatory for girls Wherever he h ...Continue Reading