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. Learn more about the nuns in Loretto: https://lorettocarmel.org For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org...
Nov 12, 2021•46 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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. Learn more about becoming a Discalced Carmelite Friar: https://ocdfriarsvocation.org For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org...
Nov 04, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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 Please send us your question...
Mar 30, 2021•51 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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: carmelcast@icspublications.org Here's a sc...
Mar 24, 2021•58 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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: carmelcast@icspublications.org Here's a ...
Mar 17, 2021•56 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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: carmelcast@icspublications.org...
Mar 10, 2021•53 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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: carmelcast@icspublications.org Here's a schedule of the readings throu...
Mar 03, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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: carmelcast@icspublicati...
Feb 24, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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: Blog: http://peer-review-parenting.blogspot.com/p/us.html Podcast: https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/ I...
Feb 17, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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. 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...
Dec 14, 2020•31 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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. 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
Dec 07, 2020•29 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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. 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
Nov 30, 2020•25 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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. 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
Nov 23, 2020•29 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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. 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...
Nov 16, 2020•30 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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. 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
Nov 09, 2020•25 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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. 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
Nov 02, 2020•28 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 . For more information: http://www.icspublications.or...
Apr 07, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org ...
Apr 01, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfri...
Mar 25, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 . For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvoc...
Mar 18, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 . For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocati...
Mar 11, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carme...
Mar 03, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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. For mo...
Feb 26, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.disca...
Nov 12, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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. For more information: http://www.i...
Nov 05, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 docud...
Oct 29, 2019•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalc...
Oct 22, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org...
Oct 15, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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. http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org...
Oct 08, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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. http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedcarmel.org http://ocdfriarsvocation.org...
Oct 01, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1