Flowers of Carmel
“While the Divine Sun-fire radiates his glow whither He desires, it is the sun-yearning of the soul that draws the […]
Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Today, January 4, is the memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Foundress of the Sisters of Charity. In 1774, Elizabeth
Gospel Reflection for 4 January 2022
When Jesus saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them,for they were like sheep without a
Flowers of Carmel
“We admire the mystical life as the abundance of God’s love and grace; so rich an abundance that God’s living
Memorial of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Today, January 3, is the memorial of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara. Co-founder of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) and
Gospel Reflection for 3 January 2022
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested,he withdrew to Galilee.He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by
Flowers of Carmel
“Also in his Poems, John of the Cross sings of the Mystery of the Incarnation. There Mary stands before us
Gospel Reflection for 2 January 2022
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,in the days of King Herod,behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
Flowers of Carmel
“It is a happy thought, at the Centenary of the proclamation of Mary’s Motherhood of God in Ephesus in 431
Gospel Reflection for 1 January 2022
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph,and the infant lying in the manger.When they saw