CarmelCast
Our goal here is simply to talk about the spiritual life from a Carmelite perspective - something that we already do in the monastery on a regular basis. Through this podcast, we hope to open the conversation up for you to listen and join in. We’re by no means experts on these topics, but we believe that our Carmelite tradition and saints have a lot to offer to those seeking to grow closer to God.
Episodes
91 episodes
Episode 78: Spiritual Healing and St. John of the Cross
Send us your questions about prayer, spirituality, and the Carmelite saints for our final episode of the season: https://forms.gle/fVLJmrzpuZSi7BQq5We are all in need of healing in o...
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He Is Risen — But What If Lent Felt Like a Failure?
Easter is not just a single day—it is a season, a transformation, and an invitation to see with new eyes. In this reflection, we ponder the Paschal mystery through the lens of Faith, exploring how the Resurrection of Jesus offers not only victo...
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Finding Comfort in the Crucifix during Holy Week
What do you see when you look at a crucifix?Is it guilt? Indifference? Or can it become your greatest comfort?In this reflection, we explore the powerful mystery at the heart of the Christian faith: the Crucified Christ. With th...
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Break Free From Envy
Envy poisons the soul, making us see others as rivals rather than companions in grace. But St. Thérèse of Lisieux discovered a truth that uproots envy completely—God’s love is infinite, merciful, and personal. We explore St. Thérès...
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Why give yourself completely to God?
Why give yourself completely to God? St. Thérèse of Lisieux shows us the answer: because He is Mercy itself. Throughout her life, Thérèse sang of God’s mercy, not just in words but in how she lived—with total trust and surrender. But what does ...
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How St. Thérèse Found God in the Desert
Lent is a season of conversion—a time to return to that first encounter with God’s love. St. Thérèse of Lisieux remembered hers clearly: Christmas night, 1886. After years of spiritual struggle, she received the grace to overcome her self-preoc...
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St. Thérèse & The Holy Face: Finding Jesus in Hidden Places
How can we find Jesus hidden in our daily lives? St. Thérèse of Lisieux sought to see Christ’s face even in moments of darkness, offering her suffering for others and recognizing His presence in those in need. In this video, we explore her devo...
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St. Thérèse on Temptation: A Hidden Blessing?
Temptation can feel like a burden, but St. Thérèse of Lisieux saw it as a hidden grace—a path to spiritual growth and deeper union with God. Through Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and Thérèse’s own letters, this reflection explores how st...
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Lent with St. Thérèse of Lisieux: A Path to Die of Love
Your dignity as a human being surpasses all creation—you are made for union with God. St. Thérèse of Lisieux not only believed this but lived it daily, longing so ardently for this union that she desired to die of love. Raised in a...
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Mary, Thérèse, and the Power of Scripture
Both Mary and Thérèse lived lives deeply centered on Scripture, not merely as a text to study but as a living encounter with Jesus Christ. Discover how their prayerful pondering of the Word invites us into deeper intimacy with God, both in the ...
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The Meaning Behind St. Therese's "Everything is a grace"
St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s life reminds us that everything is grace, even in moments of suffering or deprivation. Her profound Eucharistic spirituality teaches us how to trust in God’s love, offering our lives to Him with confidence and humility....
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How St. Thérèse Found Strength in Her Littleness
St. Thérèse of Lisieux exemplifies profound confidence in God’s merciful love, illustrated through her metaphor of the little bird. This imagery highlights her humility in recognizing spiritual poverty and her bold trust in God’s strength rathe...
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St. Thérèse's Spiritual Childhood: Who's First?
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus exemplified spiritual childhood, but its ultimate model is Christ Himself, who eternally receives everything from the Father. This filial receptivity is the essence of Christian prayer, as seen in Christ’s relat...
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St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 7: Spiritual Writer
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of St. Teresa passed down to us through her spiritual works.For m...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 6: The Foundations
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Celedonio Martinez, OCD to discuss the passion and genius of St. Teresa in...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 5: The Beginnings of the Discalced Carmelites
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Steven Payne, OCD to discuss the foundations of the first Discalced Carmel...
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 4: Mystical Experiences and Spiritual Direction
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Mark O'Keefe, OSB to discuss mystical experiences and spiritual direction ...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 3: Conversion
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Daniel Chowning, OCD to discuss the importance of conversion in the life o...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 2: The Internal Struggle
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss a period of 18 years in which St. Teresa strugg...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 1: The Early Years
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode we discuss her background, childhood, and vocation to Carmel.For more information:
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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The Intimate Sharing of Friends: Saint Teresa of Ávila on Prayer
Fr. Mark O'Keefe's new book, The Intimate Sharing of Friends, is available for pre-order today!https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-intimate-sharing-of-friends-saint-teresa-of-avila-on-prayerHear more from Fr. Mark on St. Te...
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Episode 70: Prayer as Transformation of Life
A life of prayer is not only lived on your knees in the chapel; it encompasses your entire life. As we wrap up this season on prayer, we sit down with Fr. Daniel Chowning, O.C.D. to discuss what St. Teresa of Avila teaches about prayer as trans...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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Episode 69: The Prayer of Loving Attention
St. John of the Cross defines contemplation as "an inflow of God into the soul." In this episode, we discuss his teaching on how we can respond to God's invitation to contemplative prayer.For more information:
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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Episode 68: The Beginnings of Contemplative Prayer
Fr. Mark O'Keefe's new book, The Intimate Sharing of Friends, is available for pre-order today!https://www.icspublications.or...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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Episode 67: The Prayer of Recollection
What should I do during my time of prayer? How do I grow closer to Jesus in that time? In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Michael Berry, OCD who shares some of St. Teresa of Avila's wisdom concerning prayer, especially her teaching on The Pr...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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