Carmelite
Little Things
In The Practice of the Presence of God , Brother Lawrence offers one of the simplest descriptions of the spiritual life: “Thoughts count for little, love does everything.” He does not illustrate this with some heroic act of sacrifice. He tells us about making an omelet. He turns it in the pan for the love of God. When his work is finished, he adores the God who gave…
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New Exodus
Examine the Exodus from a Carmelite Perspective
Delving into the profound narrative of the Exodus unveils layers of spiritual wisdom that resonate with the rich contemplative tradition. Here are key spiritual lessons a Carmelite might draw from the Exodus: The Cry of the Soul: The Israelites' cry for deliverance becomes a metaphor for the soul's deep yearning for union with the Divine. This is the soul'…
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Faith
Carmelites - Book Review
This book was on a list of required books to read for joining a particular Carmelite group. My heart yearns to join the Carmelites and as I await God's direction I am seeking to learn what I can about Oblates, Saint Benedict, and the Carmelites. On this particular book, I would only recommend it if you are thinking about joining the Carmelites in a secular/th…
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Faith
Carmelite Spirituality
Here are some of the stand-outs pieces in this book: "...we learn to be conscious of the simple and small things as signs of God's presence and tokens of His love...We all have the tendency to long for peak experiences, but we are invited to receive God int he drab little things of everyday life." page 8 My home office is currently sharing the space w…
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