CarmelCast
Our goal here is simply to talk about the spiritual life from a Carmelite perspective - something that we already do in the monastery on a regular basis. Through this podcast, we hope to open the conversation up for you to listen and join in. We’re by no means experts on these topics, but we believe that our Carmelite tradition and saints have a lot to offer to those seeking to grow closer to God.
Episodes
71 episodes
The Intimate Sharing of Friends: Saint Teresa of Ávila on Prayer
Fr. Mark O'Keefe's new book, The Intimate Sharing of Friends, is available for pre-order today!https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-intimate-sharing-of-friends-saint-teresa-of-avila-on-prayerHear more from Fr. Mark on St. Te...
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Episode 70: Prayer as Transformation of Life
A life of prayer is not only lived on your knees in the chapel; it encompasses your entire life. As we wrap up this season on prayer, we sit down with Fr. Daniel Chowning, O.C.D. to discuss what St. Teresa of Avila teaches about prayer as trans...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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30:22
Episode 69: The Prayer of Loving Attention
St. John of the Cross defines contemplation as "an inflow of God into the soul." In this episode, we discuss his teaching on how we can respond to God's invitation to contemplative prayer.For more information:
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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50:44
Episode 68: The Beginnings of Contemplative Prayer
Fr. Mark O'Keefe's new book, The Intimate Sharing of Friends, is available for pre-order today!https://www.icspublications.or...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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51:17
Episode 67: The Prayer of Recollection
What should I do during my time of prayer? How do I grow closer to Jesus in that time? In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Michael Berry, OCD who shares some of St. Teresa of Avila's wisdom concerning prayer, especially her teaching on The Pr...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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54:39
Episode 66: Difficulties in Prayer with St. Thérèse
Distractions, drowsiness, dryness... these are struggles that we all face during our times of prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss what St. Thérèse can teach us about how to approach these difficulties in pra...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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44:43
Episode 65: The Practice of the Presence of God
Pope Francis has named this year, 2024, a year dedicated to prayer. This season of CarmelCast will examine this essential element of the spiritual life to help you go deeper in your prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Steven Payne, OC...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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44:37
Episode 64: The Foundational Virtues of Prayer
Pope Francis has named this year, 2024, a year dedicated to prayer. This season of CarmelCast will examine this essential element of the spiritual life to help you go deeper in your prayer. In this episode, we will start at the very beginning b...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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54:36
Episode 63: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Sickness and Death
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the final years of her life and her profound witness of suffering...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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1:02:50
Episode 62: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Her Prayer to the Trinity
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her Trinitarian spirituality, especially as it is manifested in h...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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53:57
Episode 61: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Interior Silence
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her spiritual teaching on silence as a place for encounter with G...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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52:15
Episode 60: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and St. Thérèse of Lisieux
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss how she was influenced by the witness and teaching of St. Thérèse...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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54:00
Episode 59: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—The Apostolic Spirit of Carmel
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her apostolic spirit and what it can teach us about being contemp...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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58:21
Episode 58: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Discernment and Vocation
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the ups and downs of her journey to answer God's call to become a...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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49:26
Episode 57: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Birth and Childhood
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her family, childhood, and personality, which were significant in...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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52:20
Episode 56: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 4
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss Stanza 4 in which St. John describes how we participate in the life of the Holy Trinity.<...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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40:47
Episode 55: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 3, Part 2
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the second half of Stanza 3 in which St. John describes the three blind guides that can l...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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36:11
Episode 54: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 3, Part 1
"O lamps of fire! in whose splendors the deep caverns of feeling..."The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into the first h...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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47:25
Episode 53: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 2, Part 2
"...that tastes of eternal life and pays every debt! In killing you changed death to life."The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, w...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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47:06
Episode 52: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 2, Part 1
"O sweet cautery, O delightful wound! O gentle hand! O delicate touch that tastes of eternal life and pays every debt! In killing you changed death to life."The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union o...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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36:26
Episode 51: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 1
"O living flame of love that tenderly wounds my soul in its deepest center! Since now you are not oppressive, now consummate! if it be your will: tear through the veil of this sweet encounter!"The Living Flame of Love by St. Joh...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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44:09
Episode 50: The Living Flame of Love - Introduction and Prologue
Join us over the next 7 weeks as we dive into this spiritual masterpiece of St. John of the Cross and learn how we too can be completely united to God through love.You can purchase your copy of our brand new study edition here:
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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38:38
Episode 49: 150th Anniversary of St. Thérèse's Birth
In honor of the 150th anniversary of St. Thérèse's birth on January 2, 2023, Fr. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss the impact her spirituality has had on the Church throughout the last century.Save 40% on all i...
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Episode 48: St. Thérèse's Last Conversations
In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Pier Giorgio and Fr. Michael-Joseph discuss her Last Conversations and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality.Save 40% on all in-...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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40:38
Episode 47: St. Thérèse's Prayers
In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Daniel Chowning discusses her Prayers and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality.Save 40% on all in-stock books about St. Thérèse...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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32:34