CarmelCast

"O lamps of fire! in whose splendors the deep caverns of feeling..."

The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into the first half of Stanza 3 which describes how the soul's faculties of intellect, memory, and will are transformed to be united to God .

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"...that tastes of eternal life and pays every debt! In killing you changed death to life."

The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into the second half of Stanza 2 which describes how the wounds of God's love transform us.

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"O sweet cautery, O delightful wound! O gentle hand! O delicate touch that tastes of eternal life and pays every debt! In killing you changed death to life."

The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into Stanza 1 which describes how the Trinity brings about this union with God.

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"O living flame of love that tenderly wounds my soul in its deepest center! Since now you are not oppressive, now consummate! if it be your will: tear through the veil of this sweet encounter!"

The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into Stanza 1 which describes how the Trinity brings about this union with God.

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Join us over the next 7 weeks as we dive into this spiritual masterpiece of St. John of the Cross and learn how we too can be completely united to God through love.

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In honor of the 150th anniversary of St. Thérèse's birth on January 2, 2023, Fr. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss the impact her spirituality has had on the Church throughout the last century.

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In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Pier Giorgio and Fr. Michael-Joseph discuss her Last Conversations and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality.

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In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Daniel Chowning discusses her Prayers and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality.

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In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse discusses her Plays and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality.

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In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Donald Kenney of St. Thérèse discusses her Poetry and what it reveals about St. Thérèse's spirituality.

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In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Br. Isaiah of the Holy Face discusses her Letters and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality.

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In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Marc Foley discusses her autobiography, Story of a Soul, and what it reveals about St. Thérèse's spirituality.

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In this special episode, we discuss the importance of friendship in the life of St. Teresa of Avila, her teaching on spiritual friendship, and how to apply it to our lives today.

In the first half of this episode, we discuss the conversion of St. Edith Stein. Then, we have an interview with the Lasnoski family.

The translation of the poem written by St. Edith Stein for the feast of St. Teresa of Avila's Transverberation: https://discalcedcarmel.org/the-transverberation-of-st-teresa-of-jesus/

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In the first half of this episode, we discuss the life and teaching of Blessed Marie-Eugène. Then, we have an interview with Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani, a member of Notre Dame de Vie.

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In the first half of this episode, we discuss how you can enter more deeply into the very Carmelite season of Advent. Then, we have an interview with Mike Alley, a Secular Order Discalced Carmelite.

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In the first half of this episode, we discuss St. Teresa's approach to avoiding discouragement in prayer in the face of sin. Then, we have an interview with Sister. Regina Marie of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.

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In the first half of this episode, we discuss how prayer is a relationship with Jesus. Then, we have an interview with Mother Celine of the Eucharist from the Carmelite Monastery in Loretto, PA.

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In the first half of this episode, we discuss what it means to be a part of the Discalced Carmelite family. Then, we have an interview with Fr. Kevin of the Blessed Trinity who has been a friar for over 65 years.

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This Lent we're discussing the spiritual classic The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila. In this episode, we continue our discussion of St. Teresa's commentary on the Our Father, particularly her teaching on temptations in prayer. 

Be sure to check out Dr. MaryRuth Hackett's great content: https://linktr.ee/maryruthhackett 

Lectio Divina and the Practice of Teresian Prayer: https://www.icspublications.org/products/lectio-divina-and-the-practice-of-teresian-prayer

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This Lent we're discussing the spiritual classic The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila. In this episode, we continue our discussion of St. Teresa's commentary on the Our Father, particularly her teaching on the Eucharist and on forgiveness.

We're excited to be joined by Dr. MaryRuth Hackett as we discuss the book each week this Lent: https://linktr.ee/maryruthhackett 

Please send us your insights or questions for us to address in our next episode: [email protected] 

Here's a schedule of the readings throughout Lent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVkzzrHE8Ia8TYyEUaNhTVBjAlRmOVha/view?usp=sharing 

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This Lent we're discussing the spiritual classic The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila. In this episode, we talk about St. Teresa's method of prayer for those of us who often find it difficult to focus. Next week we'll discuss chapters 32-36. 

We're excited to be joined by Dr. MaryRuth Hackett as we discuss the book each week this Lent: https://linktr.ee/maryruthhackett 

Please send us your insights or questions for us to address in our next episode: [email protected] 

Here's a schedule of the readings throughout Lent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVkzzrHE8Ia8TYyEUaNhTVBjAlRmOVha/view?usp=sharing 

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This Lent we're discussing the spiritual classic The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila. In this episode, we talk about how vocal prayer must be joined to mental prayer and how to deal with distractions in prayer. Next week we'll discuss chapters 26-31.

We're excited to be joined by Dr. MaryRuth Hackett as we discuss the book each week this Lent: https://linktr.ee/maryruthhackett

Please send us your insights or questions for us to address in our next episode: [email protected]

Here's a schedule of the readings throughout Lent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVkzzrHE8Ia8TYyEUaNhTVBjAlRmOVha/view?usp=sharing

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This Lent we'll be discussing the spiritual classic The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila. In this episode, we give an introduction to St. Teresa's understanding of prayer. Next week we'll discuss chapters 22-25.

We're excited to be joined by Dr. MaryRuth Hackett as we discuss the book each week this Lent: https://linktr.ee/maryruthhackett

Please send us your insights or questions for us to address in our next episode: [email protected]

Here's a schedule of the readings throughout Lent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVkzzrHE8Ia8TYyEUaNhTVBjAlRmOVha/view?usp=sharing

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This Lent we'll be discussing the spiritual classic The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila. In this episode, we talk about St. Teresa's understanding of detachment and humility as foundations for living a life of prayer. Next week we'll discuss chapters 16-21.

We're excited to be joined by Dr. MaryRuth Hackett as we discuss the book each week this Lent: https://linktr.ee/maryruthhackett

Please send us your insights or questions for us to address in our next episode: [email protected]

Here's a schedule of the readings throughout Lent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVkzzrHE8Ia8TYyEUaNhTVBjAlRmOVha/view?usp=sharing

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This Lent we'll be discussing the spiritual classic The Way of Perfection by St. Teresa of Avila. In this episode, we give a little background about the book and talk about St. Teresa's insistence on love of neighbor as a foundation for living a life of prayer. Next week we'll discuss chapters 8-15. 

We're excited to be joined by Dr. MaryRuth Hackett as we discuss the book each week this Lent: 
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Here's a schedule of the readings throughout Lent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVkzzrHE8Ia8TYyEUaNhTVBjAlRmOVha/view?usp=sharing 

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St. John of the Cross is largely unknown and frequently misunderstood in the Church today. Join us as we discuss the life and teaching of the Mystical Doctor. In this episode, we discuss the last years of his life and his death.

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St. John of the Cross is largely unknown and frequently misunderstood in the Church today. Join us as we discuss the life and teaching of the Mystical Doctor. In this episode, we discuss his work as a spiritual writer.

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St. John of the Cross is largely unknown and frequently misunderstood in the Church today. Join us as we discuss the life and teaching of the Mystical Doctor. In this episode, we discuss his work as a spiritual director and formator. 

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St. John of the Cross is largely unknown and frequently misunderstood in the Church today. Join us as we discuss the life and teaching of the Mystical Doctor. In this episode, we discuss his capture and imprisonment by his Carmelite brothers.

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St. John of the Cross is largely unknown and frequently misunderstood in the Church today. Join us as we discuss the life and teaching of the Mystical Doctor. In this episode, we discuss his work with St. Teresa of Avila to initiate what would become the Discalced Carmelite Friars.

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St. John of the Cross is largely unknown and frequently misunderstood in the Church today. Join us as we discuss the life and teaching of the Mystical Doctor. In this episode, we discuss his early education and decision to become a Carmelite.

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St. John of the Cross is largely unknown and frequently misunderstood in the Church today. Join us as we discuss the life and teaching of the Mystical Doctor. In this episode, we discuss the childhood and family of St. John of the Cross.

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This season of CarmelCast we'll be exploring the life and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. We encourage you to follow along this Lent as we journey through her life by reading her autobiography. In this episode, Br. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss the legacy of St. Thérèse after her death.

St. John Paul II's Apostolic Letter declaring St. Thérèse a doctor of the Church: Divini Amoris Scientia.

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This season of CarmelCast we'll be exploring the life and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. We encourage you to follow along this Lent as we journey through her life by reading her autobiography. In this episode, Br. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss how St. Thérèse is a contemporary witness of the spirituality of St. John of the Cross.

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This season of CarmelCast we'll be exploring the life and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. We encourage you to follow along this Lent as we journey through her life by reading her autobiography. In this episode, Br. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss St. Thérèse's sickness and death recounted in the book, St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Her Last Conversations.

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This season of CarmelCast we'll be exploring the life and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. We encourage you to follow along this Lent as we journey through her life by reading her autobiography. In this episode, Br. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss St. Thérèse's discovery of the Little Way found especially in chapters IX-XI of Story of a Soul.

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This season of CarmelCast we'll be exploring the life and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. We encourage you to follow along this Lent as we journey through her life by reading her autobiography. In this episode, Br. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss St. Thérèse's discernment and entrance into Carmel found in chapters V-VI of Story of a Soul.

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This season of CarmelCast we'll be exploring the life and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. We encourage you to follow along this Lent as we journey through her life by reading her autobiography. In this episode, Br. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss the family of St. Thérèse.

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This season of CarmelCast we'll be exploring the life and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. We encourage you to follow along this Lent as we journey through her life by reading her autobiography. In this episode, Br. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss the early childhood of St. Thérèse found in chapters I-III of Story of a Soul.

Be sure to check out Fr. Mark O'Keefe's new book, In Context: Teresa of Ávila, John of the Cross, and Their World.

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Each November we celebrate the Feast of All Carmelite Saints and the Commemoration of All Carmelite Souls. During these days we remember and pray for the Carmelites who have passed away, who by living out their vocations faithfully day in and day out have made a significant, though hidden, impact on the world. In this episode, several friars recall the memories of deceased friars who have made specific imprints on their lives.

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St. Elizabeth of the Trinity is the most recently canonized Carmelite saint. This vivacious young French woman, marked with profound spiritual depth, entered Carmel at age 21 and died a short five years later. Her life and writings speak of the powerful mystery of God dwelling within our souls. In this episode, Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse is joined by Br. Joseph of the Holy Family to discuss St. Elizabeth's spiritual insights about this Divine Indwelling.

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St. Teresa Benedicta is one of the least understood Carmelite saints. Her complex philosophical writings can overwhelm and intimidate those untrained in phenomenology. But as a convert to the Catholic faith, prominent female speaker, Carmelite nun, and Auschwitz martyr, her inspirational life has something to say to us all. In this episode, Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse is joined by Br. Pier Giorgio of Christ the King to demystify St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.

Check out this great docudrama on the life of St. Teresa Benedicta: https://youtu.be/OTbuuMeoD_o

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St. John of the Cross is a spiritual master and Doctor of the Church. His image of the Dark Night has captivated the imaginations of Christians throughout the centuries. He shows us that darkness and suffering, when endured with love, has meaning and will transform us into saints. In this episode, Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse is joined by Br. John-Mary of Jesus Crucified to discuss St. John's teaching on the Dark Night.

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St. Teresa of Avila is the foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and the first female Doctor of the Church. Her teaching on prayer is a guiding light for all Christians. In this episode, Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse is joined by Br. Emmanuel of the Mother of Mercy to discuss St. Teresa's insistence on the centrality of Christ in the spiritual life.

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The brown scapular is a widespread devotion in the Church. It is a sign of the protection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and a participation in the graces she promised to the Carmelite Order. In this episode, Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse is joined by Br. Pier Giorgio of Christ the King who unpacks the history and theology behind this powerful sacramental.

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St. Therese of Lisieux, The Little Flower, was called "the greatest saint of modern times" by Pope Saint Piux X. Her "Little Way" has touched the lives of millions throughout the last century. In this episode, Fr. Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse is joined by Fr. Michael of the Heart of Jesus to discuss the spirituality and teaching of St. Thérèse and shows how she lived this "Little Way" in her own life.

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Our lives are often clouded with anxiety, frustration, and shame. Despite these difficulties, the saints were able to surrender to God's will and abandon themselves into His loving arms. Like them, we must accept the words of Jesus, "Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid." (John 14:27). But how? In this episode, we explore the themes of trust and surrender under the guidance of Saint Thérèse and the other Carmelite saints.

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Asceticism is a necessary part of the spiritual life. Saints John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila espouse an absolute asceticism of complete detachment and relentless mortification. This zealous ideal can seem daunting if removed from the ultimate goal of their ascetical practices: love of God and neighbor. In this episode, we discuss the practice of asceticism and its important place in the Carmelite tradition.

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Anyone committed to a life of prayer will face the difficulties of distractions and aridity at different times. These experiences can be extremely frustrating and disheartening. However, even the greatest saints faced these same trials in prayer, and they show us that they are actually opportunities for growth in our relationship with God. In this episode, we examine the experiences of distraction and aridity in our times of prayer based on the teachings of the Carmelite masters.

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As we grow in the spiritual life, we may find that our prayer becomes less focused on what we are doing and more about what God is doing in us. Saint John of the Cross defines passive prayer as "an inpouring of God into the soul" and offers three signs to help discern if God is inviting a soul to receive His grace in this way. In this episode, we explore the teachings of Saints John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila on passive prayer within the Carmelite tradition.

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Saint Teresa of Avila proposes one particular method of prayer that she found to be most helpful in her own life: the prayer of recollection. In this episode, we discuss this practice of prayer as it is understood in the Carmelite Tradition. We also look briefly at Saint Teresa's famous analogy of the degrees of prayer: The Four Waters. 

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Most of us are familiar with various ways of praying, some of these methods taught to us from our youth.  These types of prayer are not only for beginners but continue to be helpful aids as we grow in our relationship with God. In this episode we will look more closely at four different methods, or modes, of prayer which are highly revered in the Carmelite tradition: vocal prayer, liturgical prayer, meditative reading, and discursive meditation.

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Whether you’ve been praying for many years, or if you are just beginning, we all have one thing in common: the need for conversion. Lent is a season specifically set aside by the Church to focus on repentance and conversion. In this episode, we explore what the Carmelite tradition has to teach us about living lives of continual conversion from the teachings of Saints Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross.

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