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Sr. Robin Celebrates 65 years in Carmel

Written by Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore, May 10, 2023, Sister Speaks

May 10th marks 65 years since Sr. Robin entered Carmel! We hope Robin’s story will inspire you to consider a life in Carmel. “What can I tell you of my ... Read More

Sister Connie’s 70th Anniversary of Profession

Written by Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore, May 4, 2023, Sister Speaks

Please join us in celebrating our dear Sister Constance FitzGerald’s 70th anniversary of profession today, May 4! Connie entered Baltimore Carmel on September 8, 1951, when the monastery was still ... Read More

Foundation Day 2021

Written by Connie FitzGerald, July 21, 2021, Sister Speaks

July 21, 2021 I want to think about what this foundation day of our community means to us now in 2021. The daily readings given for today are so suggestive ... Read More

Sr. Mary Eileen’s 100th Birthday

Written by Sister Judith of God, February 5, 2020, Sister Speaks

On January 10, 2020 Sr. Mary Eileen celebrated her 100th Birthday.  Surrounded by her family and our community we had a beautiful liturgy and party to celebrate. Good Morning and ... Read More

Stations of the Cross Reflection

Written by Connie FitzGerald, March 31, 2019, Sister Speaks

March 30, 2019 Sr. Constance FitzGerald gives the reflection during our commemoration of the Stations of the Cross. ... Read More

Liturgy Notes

Written by Sr. Mary Rose of the Grace of God, March 6, 2019, Sister Speaks

A couple of years ago, our liturgy committee invited several members of our worshipping community to help generate ideas for our Lent and Advent liturgical themes. This year there was ... Read More

Reflection for the Solemnity of St. Teresa of Avila

Written by Sister Cecilia of the Cosmic Christ, October 16, 2018, Sister Speaks

October 15, 2018 1st Reading: Wisdom 7: 7-14 Psalm 83: 2-3, 4-5, 11, 12-13 2nd Reading: Romans 8: 14-17, 26-27 Gospel: John 7: 14-18, 37-39a ... Read More

Embracing Contemplative Silence in a Time of Darkness

Written by Sister Judith of God, September 15, 2018, Sister Speaks

Today as we begin the Fast of the Order I wanted to say something about silence and prayer. But to be honest when I began to look at texts about silence ... Read More

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Written by Sister Cecilia of the Cosmic Christ, September 14, 2018, Sister Speaks

Today we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.  This day is especially significant for Carmelites as it marks the beginning of the Fast of the Order ... Read More

Break the Cycle of More with An Experience of the Desert

Written by Sister Cecilia of the Cosmic Christ, May 8, 2018, Sister Speaks

Prior to entering the monastery, I lived my life between the extremes of constant motion and exhaustion.  Life always seemed to be demanding more.  Perhaps you can relate to this?  ... Read More

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Lectio Divina for Corpus Christi

Saturday, June 10 @ 2 pm ET Text: John 6:51-58 Commentary by Anne O’Leary, PBVM Click to Register ... Read More

Lectio Divina for Ascension

Saturday, May 20 @ 2 pm ET Text: Matthew 28: 16-20 Commentary by Mary Ann Hinsdale, IHM A Sonnet for Ascension Day – Malcolm Guite ... Read More

Sr. Robin Celebrates 65 years in Carmel

May 10th marks 65 years since Sr. Robin entered Carmel! We hope Robin’s story will inspire you to consider a life in Carmel. “What can I tell you of my ... Read More

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