Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
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The way of life of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles is rooted in the Gospel, and in the Carmelite spirituality of St. Teresa of Avila. "Carmel" means enclosed garden in which God Himself dwells. The divine indwelling in the soul is the foundation of Teresa's doctrine. Thus, our charism unites the contemplative nature of Carmel with active apostolic..
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
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Today is April 25th, the Feast of St. Mark. Are you reading this and thinking, “April 25th! How did that happen?!? The year just began ..read more
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
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When we meet Mary for the first time in Scripture, it is in the context of her encounter with Gabriel, an Archangel who appears to this young, innocent girl. She is troubled and he reassures her: “Do not be afraid, for you have found favor with God ..read more
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
6d ago
Today is April 25th, the Feast of St. Mark. Are you reading this and thinking, “April 25th! How did that happen?!? The year just began ..read more
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
1w ago
There always seems to be a recurring theme that resonates personally – that of falling and rising again. I imagine it’s a theme that echoes in the heart of each one of us. Because without this assurance of falling, rising and most importantly being accompanied on this journey ..read more
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
3w ago
There always seems to be a recurring theme that resonates personally – that of falling and rising again. I imagine it’s a theme that echoes in the heart of each one of us. Because without this assurance of falling, rising and most importantly being accompanied on this journey ..read more
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
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Who doesn't want a terror of demons on their side of the fight? But how could this simple "average Joe" from whom not a single word is recorded in the Gospels have such a commanding title as the terror of demons ..read more
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
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Saint Joseph entered his shop early in the morning relishing the odor of the desert in the wood, and he contemplated the sunlight caught in his tools. As an act of worship ..read more
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
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While the traditional image for St. Joseph is the lily, I have recently come to connect him with pine cones. Yes, pine cones ..read more
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
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n 7th grade at a Carmelite Catholic school, it was quite natural to learn about the saints. We dressed like saints for the Halloween parade and re-enacted their lives in classroom skits and parent-night performances ..read more
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Blog
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Many of us are familiar with the classic film, The Quiet Man. John Wayne’s character evoked an inner strength and steady sureness that quickly appealed to the audience ..read more