Sister Speaks Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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