Hope Springs Eternal

Hope Springs Eternal

“Accept me, Lord, according to Your word, and I shall live: and do not confound me of my hope.” This beautiful expression of hope and confidence in God is sung by every Sister during her veiling ceremony upon her final profession of religious vows. Hope is one of the three theological virtues and a cornerstone in the spiritual life of every Christian. Living with hope in God and in His grace leads our souls to conquer fear and to follow without hesitation the path destined for us by God. Behold the road upon which the Saints run – or rather, are carried – by Jesus Christ. It is St. Therese’s “elevator” to Heaven.

In WEBSITE NEWS we give introduce our new Our Lady of Sorrows badge.

In COMMUNITY NEWS we share photos from some of our other recent projects Read more…

Prophet of Carmel

Prophet of Carmel

St. Elias was given an inconceivable mission, to stand as God’s faithful and true servant in a society that was crumbling into paganism and sin; and to call the fallen Israelites back to the true worship of God. Certainly, the same can be said of the true Christian’s mission in today’s world. The errors are the same. The enemies are the same. The challenge is the same. And the prayerful, faithful fight and victory must be the same. We must pray in the spirit of Elias.

In WEBSITE NEWS introduce a new style of Brown Scapular we designed to honor the founder of Carmel. We also introduce our new handcrafted incense sticks. Read More….

Seven-Fold Gift of Grace

Seven-Fold Gift of Grace

It is the God the Holy Ghost who does the work of sanctifying souls. Through His seven Gifts, enumerated by the prophet Isaias (11:2-3), He elevates, ennobles and divinizes our natural virtues and our faculties of intellect and will. He works in us, because of and in spite of, our inherent frailty and tendency to evil, to make us like unto Christ, Our Lord and Exemplar. We include a brief summary of these gifts and introduce a new badge of the Holy Spirit to help us remember His presence!Read More….

Jesus Living in Mary

Jesus Living in Mary

Holy Church dedicates the month of April to the Most Blessed Sacrament, since Our Lord instituted this, the greatest of the Sacraments, in April, on the night before he died. But May is right around the corner, so we wish also to dedicate this newsletter to Our Lady. Most fitting and fortuitous! For the Body and Blood of Jesus in this Sacrament was formed in His Blessed Mother. Jesus and Mary! To Jesus through Mary, for through her, He came to us.

In WEBSITE NEWS we give suggestions for First Communion gifts, including good books to help teach children how to receive this most important Sacrament.

In COMMUNITY NEWS we give an update on the community and all the projects that we have been involved in the past few months. Read more…

Lent, A Time of Liberation

Lent, A Time of Liberation

We know well that many approach this holy season of Lent with a gloomy, heavy heart. Yet surely our good Lord and Holy Mother Church do not mean for us to be sad and gloomy! This is a time, not to have a burdened soul, but one that is free – freed by Our Lord Himself through prayer and liberating penance. Lent is a time for achieving true freedom, that is, freedom from sin.

Also see our recommendations of helpful Lenten practices including Liturgical Prayer, fasting, and the Stations of the Cross. Read more…

The Epiphany Season

The Epiphany Season

The Feast of Epiphany follows the traditional “twelve days of Christmas” on January 6th. Still of the Christmas cycle, it celebrates the “Manifestation” of Christ to men. It is the Feast, commemorating the adoration of the wise men, that was chosen by St. Teresa for the formal renewal of vows.

We also invite you once again take part in the Candlemas blessing of candles on February 2nd. Read more…

The End and the Beginning

The End and the Beginning

In the masterpiece of the Divine Liturgy of Holy Church, we hear much about the end of time in these final weeks of the liturgical year. The theme that dominates the Last Sunday after Pentecost and the First Sunday of Advent is the end of time and the Final Judgement. This theme is the link that draws together the end of this year of grace and the beginning of the next, setting us once again on the path that will make present Christ in all of the mysteries of His Redemption. Let us strive more fervently each year to live them in more deeply, more completely than in years past.

We also share all of our new items for Christmas, relic badges, handmade ornaments, and Christmas scented candles. Read More….

Heaven Our Home

Heaven Our Home

In the midst of all the “bad news” that plagues us from every side, this newsletter focuses on Heaven. It is the goal and end of all our labors and sufferings on earth. It is our destiny, rest, reward, and homeland. What will it be like? And how do we get there?

In WEBSITE NEWS introduce a new series of vintage medals, beautiful works of Catholic Art and devotion!

In COMMUNITY NEWS we share pictures from our recent clothing ceremony, a happy occasion for the whole community! Read More….

Queen of Carmel

Queen of Carmel

Please join us in our novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel preparing for her feast Day!

In WEBSITE NEWS we look at the history and symbolism of the original image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel that was venerated by the first Carmelite monks on Mount Carmel. We have made our own reproduction of this image for your devotion.

In COMMUNITY NEWS we share pictures of our new greenhouse and garden projects. Read More….