Religious Orders | The Carmelites
- Profiles in Catholicism
- May 30, 2018
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 4, 2024
Interviews
Articles and Commentaries
Brick by brick, tree by tree, Carmelite Missionary Sisters plant skills to limit Malawi’s deforestation by Doreen Ajiambo Global Sisters Report
Blocked last year for his views on sexuality, theologian gets green light to head academy by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
Vatican overturns Texas bishop’s dismissal of Carmelite nun but backs his investigation by Aleja Hertzler-McCain Religion News Service
Argentinian judge recognises gender abuse of Carmelite nuns by CathNews New Zealand
How sushi power sustains a Carmelite monastery by Merche Crespo Aleteia
4 Carmelite saints inspire resistance to antisemitism by Brother Mickey McGrath, O.S.F.S. U.S. Catholic
Bishop says Carmelite nun may be excommunicated due to ‘schismatic actions’ by Dan Stockman Global Sisters Report
Bishop Olson: Carmelite nuns might be excommunicated by The Pillar
Allegations of adultery and abuse of power embroil Texas bishop, Carmelite monastery in complex scandal by Dan Stockman Global Sisters Report
Texas Carmelites Case Reflects the Vatican’s New Culture of Ecclesial Punishments by Father Raymond J. de Souza National Catholic Register
Carmelite nuns file new theft and defamation charges against Fort Worth Bishop Olson by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Fort Worth bishop dismisses Carmelite mother superior in latest in Texas monastery-diocese dispute by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Aency/The Catholic World Report
Carmelite nuns face dismissal over alleged sexual misconduct by superior by CathNews New Zealand
The heroic sacrifice of the Discalced Carmelites of Compiègne by Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp
Contemplative religious communities: Carmelites witness to faith in Roxbury for over 130 years by Jacqueline Tetrault The Pilot
Carmelite priest’s miracle is touching hearts and souls around the world by Linda Reeves Catholic News Service
My First Year As a Priest: A Reflection by Father Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm CatholicStand
Prayers
Our Lord taught Saint Teresa a simple method of of prayer.It is often called mental prayer. “I never knew what it was to get satisfaction and comfort out of prayer,” confesses the Saint, “until the Lord taught me this method – I beg of you to test it.”
The method is this: we know God is everywhere, but He dwells in the human heart in a special manner. Close your eyes, then and look at Him, present there within you. This look is already a prayer. This simple gaze gives glory to God. The whole problem, Saint Teresa teaches us, comes from our not really grasping the fact that He is within us: “How is it, Lord, that we do not look at Thy face when it is so near us?”
“Look at Him; keep Him company; talk with Him. Do not be foolish – speak with Him as with a Father, a Brother, sometimes in one way sometimes in another.”
This manner of praying brings with it a thousand blessings. “Before long,” says Teresa, “you will see how you gain. There will be a gradual gaining of mastery over oneself. The soul will be stronger for the fight.”
“You will be laying a good foundation so that if the Lord desires to raise you to achieve great things He will find you ready because you will be close to Him.”
“Gently recall your mind when it wanders . . . unceasingly gather up again your scattered spirit. Turn your inward eye once more towards Him . . . persevere with an unconquered heart.”
“During the day quietly prepare for prayer-time: in the midst of work recall, if only for a moment, your Divine Companion; go about your duties in a quiet way.” Book Reviews and Commentaries
Cloistered: My years as a nun by Catherine Coldstream Commentary by Sarah Meyrick Church Times
Videos
Full interviews with Carmelite Sisters before Solemn Vows