The British Province of Carmelites rejoices today as their brother, Matthew Janvier, O.Carm. professes simple vows for three years. Please pray for him.
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This weekend we celebrate Mary’s Assumption into heaven. We pray, help us to follow the example of Mary our sister, and grow more deeply in the spirit of Christ. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the patronal feast of the British Province of Carmelites. Image The Friars, Aylesford, Kent
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Today, we celebrate the Feast of Carmelite martyr Saint Titus Brandsma. He was born in Bolsward (The Netherlands) in 1881. He bravely spoke up against the Nazi regime about the freedom of the press, the right of life for the Jews and the evil of Nationalism, which eventually led to his martyrdom. Read more, here.
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The Holy Spirit is God’s loving presence in each of us and in the community of the Church, the fulfilment of Jesus’ promise to be with us always. “Who are you, sweet light, that fills me and illumines the darkness of my heart? You lead me like a mother’s hand, and should you let go
“The lack of listening, which we experience so often in daily life, is unfortunately also evident in public life, where, instead of listening to each other, we often “talk past one another”. This is a symptom of the fact that, rather than seeking the true and the good, consensus is sought; rather than listening, one pays
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Mary Magdalene bore the surname of the noble family of Pazzi in Florence. Already by the 15th century, the Pazzi family exercised great political power. She was born on 2nd April 1566, given a good education and, from her childhood, she had a deep sense of the presence of God, a great love for the
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The latest edition of Carmelite News is now available. The Prior Provincial, Fr. Brendan Grady, O.Carm updates the Carmelite family on the latest news from the Province.
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A pilgrimage group of friars, lay Carmelites and friends met in Rome over the weekend of 13 – 16 May to celebrate the canonisation of Titus Brandsma: “On Friday 13 May, we began our pilgrimage in Rome for the Canonisation of Titus Brandsma. Thank you to our brothers in the Irish Province for inviting us
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