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Carmelite Spirituality Index

  

Throughout the centuries a particular spirituality has developed within the Carmelite Order with Mount Carmel being a constant theme along with the twin themes of Mary and Elijah. The links below give some flavour of that spirituality and thought both from the distant past and also from our own days. Some of the writings are available within our own site while others will take you to pages outside of our site.

  

General Sources

The Rule of St Albert of Jerusalem

1995 Constitutions of the Order

RIVC 2000.

Elijah & Mary.

Flos Carmeli

Lectio Divina.

The Scapular

The Carmelite Charism

Medieval Carmelite Heritage

Justice & Peace

International Carmelite Resource Centres

Carmelite Spirituality Project

 

 

By Saints of the Order:

Titus Brandsma

The Titus Brandsma Institute

For his meditations, lectures, publications, click here.

 

Edith Stein (Teresa Benedicta of the Cross)

The Hidden Life

 

John of the Cross

The Dark Night of the Soul

The Ascent of Mount Carmel 

The Spiritual Canticle

 

Thérèse of Lisieux (Thérèse of the Child Jesus)

Poems

Oeuvre Complète (Complete Works in French)

 

Teresa of Avila (Teresa of Jesus)

The Way of Perfection

Autobiography

The Interior Castle 

 

Mary Magdalen de Pazzi

Writings (in Italian)

 

Lawrence of the Resurrection

The Practice of the Presence of God

The Practice of the Presence of God

The Spiritual Maxims

 

Michael of St Augustine

Writings (in Spanish)

 

Elizabeth of the Trinity

Complete Works

 

 

By Modern Writers

Most Rev Fernando Millan Romeral, O.Carm., Prior General (2007 - )

"Serving Him Through The Poor"

"Perseverantes in Caritaties"

 

Most Rev J. Chalmers, O.Carm., Prior General (1995 0 2007)

"Into the Land of Carmel"

"Passion for Christ, Passion for Humanity"

"That Carmel may Bloom"

"The Love of Christ surpasses all knowledge"

"In Allegiance to Jesus Christ"

"The Fundamental Elements of Carmelite Spirituality"

"Mary The Contemplative" - Full book is available in read only format

"The God of Our Contemplation" - Prior General's Letter of January 2004

 

Most Rev J. Chalmers, O.Carm., Prior General & Most Rev C. Maccise, O.C.D., Prepositus General

"With Mary the Mother of God"

 

Alexander Vella, O.Carm.

Mary the Contemplative

 

Patrick Burke, O.Carm.

Edith Stein - A Saint of our Time

Interpreting St Teresa of Avila - Index

Veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary

 

Fintan Burke, O.Carm.

Sermon given on the occasion of a Solemn Profession

A Lourdes Homily

 

John Welch, O.Carm.

Seasons of the Heart - Reflections

 

Pat Mullins, O.Carm.

The Vows in Carmelite Life: A Call to Transformation

 

Christopher O'Donnell, O.Carm.

Elijah

Mary and Spirituality (in .pdf)

Elizabeth of the Trinity: Talk given for the Closing of the Centenary Celebrations

The Veneration of Relics

A modern presentation of Carmelite Spirituality: The 1995 Constitutions I

A modern presentation of Carmelite Spirituality: The 1995 Constitutions II

The Carmelite Marian Year

Sermon given on the occasion of the Blessing of the Icon of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Terenure College

Advent Figures: John & Mary

Saint Joseph: A Saint for our Time

The Spirituality of St Patrick

Thérèse: A Saint for Today

Reflections on the Rosary - An Advent Reflection (in .pdf)

The Gentle Presence Of Mary - For the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - A Reflection  

Faith in Practice: Serving the Kingdom - A vision for Catholic Schools

The Most Beloved of God: Reflection on the Immaculate Conception

Christmas - Wonder & Praise  

Loving Presence: Mary & Carmel 

The Wonder, Mystery and Message of the Crib  

Regina Coeli

A Reflection for Pentecost    

Reflection for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 2005

The Meaning of Lent with some Carmelite Insights

What is Resurrection? An Easter Reflection

 

Elizabeth Ruth Obbard, O.Carm.

"Waiting in Hope" - an Advent Reflection

 

Eltin Griffin, O.Carm.

Living Prayer: Thoughts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Lectio Divina

 

John Lawler, O.Carm.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

 

Carlos Mesters, O.Carm.

Meditating day and Night - Keeping Vigil in Prayer

 

John Russell, O.Carm.

Published Articles on St Thérèse

 

Matthew Aherne, O.Carm

Christ our Model

 

Patrick McMahon, O.Carm.

Garment of Grace: A historical appreciation of the Carmelite Scapular

 

John Keating, O.Carm.

The Word of the Lord

 

Míceál O’Neill, O.Carm.

Spirituality and Justice

 

David Twohig, O.Carm.

Assumption in a heartbeat

   

Simon Nolan

A Time of Festival

 

Miscellaneous

The Evangelical Vows in Carmelite Life - Report from the 2003 Conference for Carmelites in Initial Formation

 

 

 

Community Life

 

 

Prayer

 

 

Interpreting St Teresa of Avila (I)

 

 

The Sacraments

 

Information Directory

Saints

The Carmelite Order has been blessed throughout its history . .

 

 

Lay Carmel

Lay people are attracted to the Carmelite Order by its spirituality . . .

 

 

Periodicals

“Carmel in the World” is a magazine for the Carmelite family throughout the world . . .

Zimbabwe

Carmelites have been present in Zimbabwe since 1946 . . .

 

Publications & Books

Many books have been written by Carmelite authors throughout the years . . .

 

Carmel Worldwide

The Carmelite Order has its headquarters, or Curia, in Rome. . .

The Carmelite Forum

The Forum was set up to explore ways of celebrating and sharing our Carmelite heritage

 

Carmelites at the U.N.

The Carmelite N.G.O. is a project of the members of the Carmelite Family around the world. . .

 

Carmelite Institute

Interested in distance learning on Carmelite Spirituality?

 

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