What is the scapular, and why is it so important to Carmelites? Do you remember what Our Lady was wearing when she appeared to Bernadette?
When I was first introduced to Saint Thérèse as a young adult, I did not like her. She seemed to be enshrined in such a
Dear Father John, what exactly is a living sacrifice? I’ve been asking some of my Protestant Christian friends and no one can give me an
In the Discalced Carmelite Propers, today is the Feast of St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) who was martyred during the Nazi persecution.
We are taught to believe as Catholic Christians Jesus died for our sins,” yet that is not the reason he was killed. He was killed
Aridity Presence of God – O Lord, help me to be faithful to You, so that the spirit of prayer will not be extinguished in me
Dear Father John, I hate to admit this, but I still get distracted at Mass. I mean, I love Mass! I go almost every day! I believe
Dear Father John, I hate to admit this, but I still get distracted at Mass. I mean, I love Mass! I go almost every day! I believe
Dear Carmelite Sisters, In the Second Mansion of the Interior Castle, St. Teresa strongly emphasizes the need for perseverance. Can you help me understand how
Dear Carmelite Sisters, how can I deepen my relationship with God when I am stuck in patterns of sin that I can’t seem to break?