We begin each Sunday liturgy with a time of silence to prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the mystery of God’s love in the Eucharist. After this time of silence and before the opening procession, one of the sisters gives the Call to Worship to help us center our whole being on the Word of God that will be proclaimed. We are blessed beyond measure to have brother priests who gift us each week with wonderful theologically rich and relevant homilies.
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From our Blog
Embracing Contemplative Silence in a Time of Darkness
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 from Kees Waaijman’s The Mystical Space of Carmel, something didn’t sit well with me. I realized that the silence that has taken place in our ... Read More
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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 and it is the day when we reaffirm our commitment to live in allegiance to Jesus Christ through the renewal of our vows. The monastic ... Read More
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading: Isaiah 35: 4-7a Psalm 146: 7, 8-9, 9-10 2nd Reading: James 2: 1-5 Gospel: Mark 7: 31-37 ... Read More
