St. Albert of Jerusalem, Bishop and LawgiverSeptember 17 | FeastWhen exactly Albert wrote his formula vitae for the hermits is open for discussion. This document was addressed to someone named “B” which later traditions named “Brocard.” Albert becomes referred to in the Carmelite Order as “the lawgiver” for his development of a rather short document outlining the life of the hermits on Mount Carmel. Albert’s formula vitae which will eventually become the Rule of the Order.  &nbs ...Continue Reading

 XX General Chapter of the Hermanas Carmelitas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús From August 8-29, the XX Ordinary General Chapter of the Hermanas Carmelitas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús was held at their motherhouse in Limonar, Málaga, Spain. This Institute was founded by Servant of God Asunción Soler Gimeno (1882-1959) on May 13, 1924 in Spain. Her goal is to live, according to the spirit of Carmel, in and with the people. She was particularly interested in helping the poor an ...Continue Reading

Update on the General Congregation in RomeFr. Timothy Radcliffe, OP, has been speaking to the members of the General Congregation, giving them some ideas to be discussed together regarding the core of the gathering’s theme: The Radical Witness of Consecrated Carmelites in the World of Today. The General Congregation began on Monday, September 5 and continues through next week.Here we summarize what he has been speaking about during his presentations:Read more ...Míceál O'Neill (prior general); Dann ...Continue Reading

  Celebrating at Home: Loss, Recovery, and Celebration24th Sunday of Ordinary Time*The three parables which form the Gospel this week share a common pattern: loss, finding, celebration. Jesus tells these parables in the context of a shared meal with the ‘tax collectors and sinners’. Jesus tells these parables to explain his actions and to invite the scribes and Pharisees into a new understanding of God’s love and mercy.                 Read ...Continue Reading

First Day of General Congregation Opens in Prayer and Outlining Issues AheadThe General Congregation of the Order began on Monday, September 5 at the Villa Aurelia, a retreat/conference center near the Vatican. The theme of this year’s meeting is Gift and Mission: The Radical Witness of Consecrated Carmelites in the World of Today. “By This Everyone Will Know that You Are My Disciples” (Jn 13: 35).  In an interview before the start of the meeting, the prior general, Fr. Míceál O’Neill, expres ...Continue Reading

General Congregation of Order Being Held September 5-16The General Congregation of the Order will take place from Monday, September 5th until Friday, September 16. This year the meeting will be held at Villa Aurelia, near the Vatican in Rome. The theme of the gathering is Gift and Mission: The Radical Witness of Consecrated Carmelites in the World of Today. “By This Everyone will Know that Your are My Disciples” (Jn 13: 35)/. General Congregations are held every three years before a General Chapter to ...Continue Reading

VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT 01-08-22                                Hna. María del Carmen de San Juan de la Cruz de Goya Sánchez  (BAR ) *Ortus   * 10-04-29 *P. Temp. * 17-12-61 *P. Soll.* 08-12-65 *Ord.* 02-08-22 Sr. Mary Therese Raubuch of the Child Jesus (ALL) 09-05-3 ...Continue Reading

 Celebrating at Home: Real Reality23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time*Today’s Gospel contains a rather heavy dose of real reality about what is required in order to be a disciple of Jesus. The words of Jesus have to be read against the background of the Kingdom life God is inviting us into and the central message of Jesus that we need to place God in the centre of our hearts.                  Read more ....[*]Celebrating At ...Continue Reading

 XVII General Chapter of the Congregation of Corpus Christi Carmelites Elects New LeadershipThe XVII General Chapter of the Congregation of the Corpus Christi Carmelites was held August 15-26, 2022, at the Generalate/Novitiate in Tunapuna, Trinidad. Pictured above (left to right) are Sr. Marcella Ali, Sr. Geraldine George, Sr. Katrina Charles, Sr. Clare Marie Nero, Sr. Joanne Browne. The following sisters were elected to the new Leadership Team:.     .     .  El XVII Capítulo G ...Continue Reading

*September - Septiembre - Settiembre 2022* ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL | ITALIANO Download English: ocarm.org/en/prayer/lectiodivina Descargar Español: ocarm.org/es/prayer/lectiodivina Scarica Italiano: ocarm.org/it/prayer/lectiodivina .     .     . ENGLISH LECTIO DIVINA - September 2022 [*]Lectio Divina September 2022 [PDF] Download  here [*]Lectio Divina September 2022 [ePub] Download  here [*]Lectio Divina September 2022 [Mobi] Download & ...Continue Reading