Flowers of Carmel
“‘In this union’, so (John of the Cross) continues, ‘that which is communicated is God himself, who gives Himself to […]
Carmelite Spirituality
Gospel Reflection for 12 January 2022
On leaving the synagogueJesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a
Flowers of Carmel
“We have here actually a double image: the image of the Incarnation of God’s Son in us and that of
Gospel Reflection for 11 January 2022
Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers,and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.The people were astonished at
Flowers of Carmel
“While Mary is thus our example in this aspect, St. John paints for us the glory of the divine Motherhood
Gospel Reflection for 10 January 2022
After John had been arrested,Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God:“This is the time of fulfillment.The Kingdom of
Flowers of Carmel
“In his Explanation of the ‘The Living Flame of Love’, St. John of the Cross draws the Holy Mother of
Gospel Reflection for 9 January 2022
The people were filled with expectation,and all were asking in their heartswhether John might be the Christ.John answered them all,
Flowers of Carmel
“A favourite image, under which St. John of the Cross with so many other mystical writers illuminates the necessity of
Gospel Reflection for 8 January 2022
Jesus and his disciples went into the region of Judea,where he spent some time with them baptizing.John was also baptizing