Tag: Devotion to the Holy Face

Reparation to the Holy Face

Reparation to the Holy Face

Devotion to the Holy Face belongs in a special way to the Carmelite Order. Recently, when Our Mother Prioress was on her annual retreat, she re-read the book, The Golden Arrow. She was so moved by the words of Our Lord, so much more poignant now than before, in view of what is happening in the world and in the Church today, that she told us all, “We should do more to spread this devotion.” In this newsletter we share some of the words of Our Lord that impressed upon us the need to spread this devotion, as well as share materials for learning more about it.

In WEBSITE NEWS we share the importance of the Holy Face chaplet, the medal, and a new relic badge made from our own relic of the Veil of Veronica. Read more…

Lent, a Season of Healing

Lent, a Season of Healing

Fasting, the ancient practice of Lent, has a history importance and meaning that is underestimated and not known by many of us Catholics today. It was by breaking a type of “fast” appointed by God that Adam and Eve committed original sin, and it is by this practice that we strike that the very root of the evil in our souls. By looking more closely at this and other Lenten practices, we hope to diminish some of the proverbial "gloom and doom" of Lent, and help you to see this Season for what it is, a grace and a great gift - a much needed medicine which stings, but heals the soul. We also touch on devotion to the Holy Face, a devotion important to many Carmelites including Saint Therese.

In WEBSITE NEWS we have recommendations for spiritual reading (another important practice in Lent), including the “cross and crown” books (available for a limited time only since these books are out of print).

In COMMUNITY NEWS we touch on our latest building/home improvement project, a small mud room outside our kitchen door. Read More….