Tag: Carmelites
The holiness of St Teresa of Avila
Pope Benedict XVI described her as "one of the peaks of Christian spirituality of all time" and "a true teacher of Christian life for the faithful of every time." Meet the extraordinary St Teresa of Avila.
Lisieux celebrates 100 years since the canonisation of “The Little Flower”
Catholics in Normandy have commemorated the 100th anniversary of St Thérèse's of Lisieux canonisation with three days of solemn celebrations from 16-18 May.
Outback Carmelites continue to bloom
In Mathoura, where the main topics of conversation are weather, wheat and sheep, there’s something growing the locals didn’t expect. Hidden away from the world on a remote property near the Riverina town of only a thousand people, the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph want the world to know they are praying for them.
Tears of Joy
On May 7 at Varroville in Sydney’s southwest, Br Adalbert made his solemn profession, promising to serve God as a Discalced Carmelite friar for...
Bishop Greg Homeming OCD: The hidden life of St Joseph
We can learn from this quiet saint if we ponder his life
St Teresa of Avila dedicated 10 of the 15 monasteries which she founded...
