CarmelCast

What should I do during my time of prayer? How do I grow closer to Jesus in that time? In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Michael Berry, OCD who shares some of St. Teresa of Avila's wisdom concerning prayer, especially her teaching on The Prayer of Recollection. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

Distractions, drowsiness, dryness... these are struggles that we all face during our times of prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss what St. Thérèse can teach us about how to approach these difficulties in prayer. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

Pope Francis has named this year, 2024, a year dedicated to prayer. This season of CarmelCast will examine this essential element of the spiritual life to help you go deeper in your prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Steven Payne, OCD to discuss how we can always remain in God's presence through the spiritual teaching of Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

Pope Francis has named this year, 2024, a year dedicated to prayer. This season of CarmelCast will examine this essential element of the spiritual life to help you go deeper in your prayer. In this episode, we will start at the very beginning by discussing what prayer is and the fundamental virtues necessary to grow in prayer. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the final years of her life and her profound witness of suffering in conformity with Jesus. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her Trinitarian spirituality, especially as it is manifested in her prayer to the Trinity quoted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her spiritual teaching on silence as a place for encounter with God. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss how she was influenced by the witness and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and how their spiritualities are similar, yet each unique. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her apostolic spirit and what it can teach us about being contemplatives in the midst of our busy lives. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the ups and downs of her journey to answer God's call to become a Carmelite nun. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her family, childhood, and personality, which were significant in her path to sanctity. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

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 discuss Stanza 4 in which St. John describes how we participate in the life of the Holy Trinity. You can purchase your copy of our brand new study edition here: https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition Click here to download the reading plan for the book study: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1501/1742/files/Living_Flame_Reading_Guide.pdf For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

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 discuss the second half of Stanza 3 in which St. John describes the three blind guides that can lead us astray in our spiritual lives. You can purchase your copy of our brand new study edition here: https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition Click here to download the reading plan for the book study: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1501/1742/files/Living_Flame_Reading_Guide.pdf For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

"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 . You can purchase your copy of our brand new study edition here: https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition Click here to download the reading plan for the book study: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1501/1742/files/Living_Flame_Reading_Guide.pdf For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

"...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. You can purchase your copy of our brand new study edition here: https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition Click here to download the reading plan for the book study: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1501/1742/files/Living_Flame_Reading_Guide.pdf For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

"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. You can purchase your copy of our brand new study edition here: https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition Click here to download the reading plan for the book study: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1501/1742/files/Living_Flame_Reading_Guide.pdf For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

"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. You can purchase your copy of our brand new study edition here: https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition Click here to download the reading plan for the book study: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1501/1742/files/Living_Flame_Reading_Guide.pdf For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

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. You can purchase your copy of our brand new study edition here: https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition Click here to download the reading plan for the book study: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1501/1742/files/Living_Flame_Reading_Guide.pdf For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

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. Save 40% on all in-stock books about St. Thérèse by using the promo code "CarmelCast" at www.icspublication.org For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org

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. Save 40% on all in-stock books about St. Thérèse by using the promo code "CarmelCast" at www.icspublication.org For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org