Happy Feast of Saint Albert of Jerusalem. Saint Albert gave the Carmelite ‘way of life’ (Rule document) to Saint Brocard on Mount Carmel, which was the beginning of the Order. Read more on the icons of Saint Albert at Aylesford and Saint Jude, here.
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The British Province of Carmelites is reflecting on how we share our gifts and our Carmelite story. One focus area is to grow our engagement with those aged 18 – 35. We really value your input and would like to collaborate further. If you have time, please could you complete our 1-minute survey?
This #InternationalDayOfCharity, we’d like to say a huge thank you to all our volunteers, supporters, and fundraisers who help the Carmelites in our work with the people of God through prayer, fraternity and service; working alongside all people of faith and goodwill. Thanks too to all charities out there for helping to make the world
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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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