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.
CarmelCast
You Can't Do This Alone
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ICS Publications
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You weren’t meant to do this alone.
We keep trying to fix ourselves, prove ourselves, and become better on our own—but that’s exactly where we fail. The spiritual life isn’t about independence. It’s about union.
Jesus reveals that true freedom comes not from self-reliance, but from living completely with the Father. And apart from Him, we can do nothing.
In this reflection, we confront the root of our struggle—and the only way out.