Tag: Carmelite Recreation

The Two Teresas

The Two Teresas

October also brings us to the celebration of the feasts of the “Two Teresas”: Our Holy Mother St. Teresa of Avila and St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Our Mother, and Our dear Sister in heaven.

In WEBSITE NEWS we already begin to prepare for Christmas and once again give a book review from the Sisters.

In COMMUNITY NEWS, so very many of you ask how our new vocations are doing, and they are indeed well and facing with alacrity and enthusiasm the varied challenges of a new life. From a variety of different background, they are all learning together the different Carmelite customs and duties. Read More….

A New Lent

A New Lent

“O God, every year You purify Your Church through the observance of Lent; grant that Your children may lead better lives, and so obtain the graces they are striving to acquire by doing penance.” Such is just one of the prayers of Holy Church as we begin another Lent, the time of uniting ourselves with the redeeming work of Our Savior by a spirit of penance.

In WEBSITE NEWS we discuss our new Stations crucifixes and how they can be an aid during Lent. We have Lenten reading suggestions for better understanding Our Lord’s Passion.

In COMMUNITY NEWS we discuss how email has changed our correspondence, allowing people from all across the world to easily send us prayer requests. The sewing room is always busy and we promise to discuss more about our daily life in our next newsletter. Read More….

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

This coming Saturday is the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She is our great exemplar, ever teaching us the way of holiness, silence, sacrifice, and prayer. She offers herself as help and comfort to all—in joy and in sorrow, in temptation and anxiety, in all our efforts to please the good God and reach heaven.

We were able to celebrate this great day with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. And we’ve been busy with gardening, vestment sewing, and a surprise visit from one of the Sister’s brother. Read More….

New Liturgical Year

New Liturgical Year

As we begin again a new liturgical year, we reflect on the many graces and blessings of the past year and look forward to God's powerful working in souls and in the world during the coming year.

In WEBSITE NEWS we have added many new items to our website, Rosary bracelets, Relic Badges, holy cards, and Christmas ornaments.

In COMMUNITY NEWS we remember the poor souls in Purgatory and discuss family visits – we were delighted to receive one Sister’s family from Ohio who brought fresh produce from their produce stand. Read More….