I finished my year of Aspirancy and received my beautiful big Scapular on Oct. 16, 2022. Sept. 2024, God willing, I will make temporary promise and Sept 2027 lifelong promise! So blessed!!🕊🕊
My grandmother on my Mom's side was a Third Order Carmelite in the Philippines. My Mom told me my grandma "sponsored" many of the postulants/novices of the local cloister. When my grandma died, she was dressed by the sisters in a full habit.
I am a Carmelite Tertiary ,in my Third Year of Formation, at St.Elias, In Middletown NY. I love it. It really is a Family. I never really realized how active a contemplative life is. Thank you for this video Father. God Bless you Father, and I Hope to see you at St.Alberts.
I am a Secular Carmelite (about 10 yrs now) or OCDS. Love my vocation, dedicated to Our Lady and all Carmelite Saints! We have a wonderful community of seculars near Seattle area. We meet in a monastery with about 12 beautiful nuns. ✝️❤️
...what a great gift from God our Father to be part of The Lay Carmelites of the Province of Saint Elias - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel intercede for the Church, its growth, its holiness, its clergy and its many Lay Apostolates; especially the Lay Carmelites of the Province of Saint Elias...
As a lay Carmelite in Canada, I thank you for the inspiring talk on the beauty of the Carmelite life, in allegiance to Jesus Christ. God bless you in your ministry!
Don’t forget the Order of Carmelite Discalced Seculars, Father. We, also have 6 years of Formation. I love that all Carmelites are united as family, both Ancient and Discalced. This year our formation is interrupted d/t COVID-19, until we can meet in person. But is it really an interruption? We will be studying and growing toward sainthood, always. I enjoy that we meet on Zoom for our classes, in the meantime. I love that you love us, Father. I love your service to the Catholic Church.
This video is exactly what I was looking for, thank you! A friend just invited me to pray about her 3rd Order group. I have always felt like I should be a Carmelite. I discerned a religious vocation as a Carmelite years and years ago. I never lost that feeling even though I now have a wonderful husband and three sons. Glory be to God! He is good.
Love what you mentioned about removing the pedestal mindset in regards to the priests/religious- I was just having a conversation with someone about this
Thank you for this video! I’m in my discernment year for the Lay Carmelites. The pandemic has put a pause on our formation meetings, but I’m really looking forward to being received into the order in a few months (God willing). I’m so excited to find your channel.
Just listened to u speak fr , u done great , will u say a prayer for me fr , suffer with depression and my spine , thank u fr , very grateful , thanks ,
@@TheFrankFriar hello fr Frank , what struck me was , when u said we are all 1 family in god , and we are called to a life of prayer also , and u said we must learn to rest in the presence of God , thanks fr Frank ,
I read the blogs by Connie Rossini/Contemplative Homeschool. She is a lay Carmelite, and has written some books with Dan Burke, and guest appearances on EWTN. Connie's specialty is writing about the Carmelite Saints (especially St Teresa of Avila) and their form of Mental (St Therese of Lisieux) or Contemplative prayer. Connie does well in writing against Centering prayer, in a way that is understandable for the average person. After learning some about St Teresa of Avila, I listened to "The Way of Perfection" and "Interior Castle" on Audiobook. I had already become quite familiar with St Edith Stein and knew that her final decision to become a Catholic was after a night of reading a book about St Teresa of Avila. I recently learned that Edith's sister Rosa who became a lay Carmelite was living at the Convent with Edith when she decided they should try to go to Switzerland. It was trying to get a passport for Rosa that tied them up, as Edith had already been issued a passport but would not leave without her sister. I have no problem identifying with St John of the Cross and the dark night of the soul. But I could never, and not many people can live up to the standards of mortification practices of John, St Francis, St Clare of Assissi etc.......
@@TheFrankFriar That is proper counsel, thank you! I love St Paul who wrote: Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:7-8
Beautiful talk, Father. I am an OCDS and I belong to the Community of Mary Immaculate, Sydney. How I wished more Priests become contemplatives like the Carmelites, Benedictines and Cistercians to have more holy priests. Secular priests are too much into this world that although they are priests, they have lost their sense of being quiet and still, always going to and fro, getting busy and fatigued for worldly things.
I have two questions Fr.: When you see older photos of Carmelites, the habit seems to be heavier, maybe a woollen material, however nowadays the habit seems very light and most carmelites I see wear shirts and pants underneath (when they are actually wearing the habit) which makes the habit seem less like clothing and more like a kind of afterthought. Do you have any thoughts on this? And secondly, do Carmelite friars do Eucharistic Adoration? I heard they do not, so just curious. Thanks. :)
Hi Father. Can you explain contemplative prayer to me or refer me to any video you have made to help me. Is it possible to have contemplative prayer when your heart feels empty? Maybe I shouldn’t have posted my question on this video but I need to know the answer. Thanks. Keep up the great work.
It does us much good to look into the soul of saints and then to follow them through faith right up to Heaven; there, they are all luminous with the light of God, whom they contemplate face to face for all eternity!… The Heaven of the saints is our homeland. It is the Father’s House where we are awaited, where we are loved, where one day we, too will be able to fly and rest in the bosom of Infinite Love! ~St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, Letter 184 Contemplation is a gift given by God to a person. It is a gift of relationship of resting with God in an intimate way he allows. Our meditation and prayer life opens us up to and strengthens our ability to say yes, when God wants to give the gift of his presence to us. God allows us to see or know him a way that we could never achieve ourselves and our ability to express it is difficult, because his grace goes beyond words. This is where mystics and the language they use aid us. I hope my simple thoughts help you here is a video in general about prayer, but I have not covered the topic of contemplation in detail yet. ua-cam.com/video/6ld2V8CcWys/v-deo.html
You are interested in contemplative prayer, you can start with Thomas Keating's book. Actually, the modern term is Centering prayer based on the three S as stillness, silence and solitude. Read spiritual books written by Basil Pennington .
Early this year my heart says you must wear a scapular,i bought it and let the Father blessed it.I never take it off since i have it Except go for a Shower..what that sign mean?
Great video, Father! My father was a tertiary Carmelite :)
Thank you.
I finished my year of Aspirancy and received my beautiful big Scapular on Oct. 16, 2022. Sept. 2024, God willing, I will make temporary promise and Sept 2027 lifelong promise! So blessed!!🕊🕊
Being an extended member OCDS is a true blessing as well as calling.
My grandmother on my Mom's side was a Third Order Carmelite in the Philippines. My Mom told me my grandma "sponsored" many of the postulants/novices of the local cloister. When my grandma died, she was dressed by the sisters in a full habit.
that is so beautiful!!! Ty for sharing that with me :’-).
I just went to my first meeting. I am excited about my new journey.
I am a Carmelite Tertiary ,in my Third Year of Formation, at St.Elias, In Middletown NY. I love it. It really is a Family. I never really realized how active a contemplative life is. Thank you for this video Father. God Bless you Father, and I Hope to see you at St.Alberts.
Visited The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Middletown NY last July 7th..I'm discerning to become a Third Order Carmelite
I am a Secular Carmelite (about 10 yrs now) or OCDS. Love my vocation, dedicated to Our Lady and all Carmelite Saints! We have a wonderful community of seculars near Seattle area. We meet in a monastery with about 12 beautiful nuns. ✝️❤️
Wonderful!!!
...what a great gift from God our Father to be part of The Lay Carmelites of the Province of Saint Elias - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel intercede for the Church, its growth, its holiness, its clergy and its many Lay Apostolates; especially the Lay Carmelites of the Province of Saint Elias...
As a lay Carmelite in Canada, I thank you for the inspiring talk on the beauty of the Carmelite life, in allegiance to Jesus Christ. God bless you in your ministry!
Thank you very much for your time and comment! I hope you find my videos here nourishing for your Carmelite vocation.
Anne Brandly where in canada are you Anne? We are in toronto 😀
Lovely video. It explained what I wanted to know and more!
Thank you for this. Truly appreciated. I was just accepted into formation after my year of Aspirancy. God Bless you!!!
Don’t forget the Order of Carmelite Discalced Seculars, Father. We, also have 6 years of Formation. I love that all Carmelites are united as family, both Ancient and Discalced. This year our formation is interrupted d/t COVID-19, until we can meet in person. But is it really an interruption? We will be studying and growing toward sainthood, always. I enjoy that we meet on Zoom for our classes, in the meantime. I love that you love us, Father. I love your service to the Catholic Church.
I actually have a retreat from some OCDS coming up.
The Frank Friar oh, so wonderful, Father! I look forward to that. I subscribed, but I’ll also turn on notifications. Thank you for being there!
Thank you Father. I'm considering looking into the Lay Carmelite order myself next month. God bless you. 🙏
This video is exactly what I was looking for, thank you! A friend just invited me to pray about her 3rd Order group. I have always felt like I should be a Carmelite. I discerned a religious vocation as a Carmelite years and years ago. I never lost that feeling even though I now have a wonderful husband and three sons. Glory be to God! He is good.
Laycarmelite.com is our website where you can get more info.
Love what you mentioned about removing the pedestal mindset in regards to the priests/religious- I was just having a conversation with someone about this
The Spirit is working.
Great video Father Love it
Thank you Father.
Your welcome. Are you a lay Carmelite?
I am becoming a Third Order Carmelite. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you. Please pray for me Father. I will pray for you.
Thank you for this video! I’m in my discernment year for the Lay Carmelites. The pandemic has put a pause on our formation meetings, but I’m really looking forward to being received into the order in a few months (God willing). I’m so excited to find your channel.
Well thank you for the wonderful comment.
I would love to be a Lay Carmelite. I truly feel called to this vocation. But I’m 74 years old. Am I too old to start this journey of formation?
Just listened to u speak fr , u done great , will u say a prayer for me fr , suffer with depression and my spine , thank u fr , very grateful , thanks ,
Thank you. Appreciate. May i ask what struck you about this video?
@@TheFrankFriar hello fr Frank , what struck me was , when u said we are all 1 family in god , and we are called to a life of prayer also , and u said we must learn to rest in the presence of God , thanks fr Frank ,
I’m interested there are two kinds of tertiary . Isn’t there ?
I read the blogs by Connie Rossini/Contemplative Homeschool. She is a lay Carmelite, and has written some books with Dan Burke, and guest appearances on EWTN. Connie's specialty is writing about the Carmelite Saints (especially St Teresa of Avila) and their form of Mental (St Therese of Lisieux) or Contemplative prayer. Connie does well in writing against Centering prayer, in a way that is understandable for the average person. After learning some about St Teresa of Avila, I listened to "The Way of Perfection" and "Interior Castle" on Audiobook. I had already become quite familiar with St Edith Stein and knew that her final decision to become a Catholic was after a night of reading a book about St Teresa of Avila. I recently learned that Edith's sister Rosa who became a lay Carmelite was living at the Convent with Edith when she decided they should try to go to Switzerland. It was trying to get a passport for Rosa that tied them up, as Edith had already been issued a passport but would not leave without her sister. I have no problem identifying with St John of the Cross and the dark night of the soul. But I could never, and not many people can live up to the standards of mortification practices of John, St Francis, St Clare of Assissi etc.......
The church has these saints. Learn from them don’t become them. Become like Christ.
@@TheFrankFriar That is proper counsel, thank you! I love St Paul who wrote: Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:7-8
Beautiful talk, Father. I am an OCDS and I belong to the Community of Mary Immaculate, Sydney. How I wished more Priests become contemplatives like the Carmelites, Benedictines and Cistercians to have more holy priests. Secular priests are too much into this world that although they are priests, they have lost their sense of being quiet and still, always going to and fro, getting busy and fatigued for worldly things.
Well ty for the wonderful comment. What is your community reading right now?
We are reading St Edith Stein's Collected Work Vol IV. Remarkable and lovable Saint.
I want to join
That would be great.
Pls help I’m in Hinton Alberta Canada_Its been my dream to become a third order lay carmelite, but I don’t know where to get in touch with
I have two questions Fr.: When you see older photos of Carmelites, the habit seems to be heavier, maybe a woollen material, however nowadays the habit seems very light and most carmelites I see wear shirts and pants underneath (when they are actually wearing the habit) which makes the habit seem less like clothing and more like a kind of afterthought. Do you have any thoughts on this?
And secondly, do Carmelite friars do Eucharistic Adoration? I heard they do not, so just curious. Thanks. :)
Is it possible to add this specific talk to lay Carmelite websites?
Possibly. I can send the video and place it in the site, with web links to my social media stuff.
My site is thelaycarmelites.org My son needs to update the site for me. Perhaps a link that goes to your site could be added.
Hi Father. Can you explain contemplative prayer to me or refer me to any video you have made to help me. Is it possible to have contemplative prayer when your heart feels empty? Maybe I shouldn’t have posted my question on this video but I need to know the answer. Thanks. Keep up the great work.
I’ll work on something and get back to you ok.
It does us much good to look into the soul of saints and
then to follow them through faith right up to Heaven; there, they are all
luminous with the light of God, whom they
contemplate face to face for all eternity!… The Heaven of the saints is our
homeland. It is the Father’s House where we are awaited, where we are loved,
where one day we, too will be able to fly and rest in the bosom of Infinite
Love!
~St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, Letter 184
Contemplation is a gift given by God to a person. It is a gift of relationship of resting with
God in an intimate way he allows. Our
meditation and prayer life opens us up to and strengthens our ability to say
yes, when God wants to give the gift of his presence to us. God allows us to see or know him a way that
we could never achieve ourselves and our ability to express it is difficult, because
his grace goes beyond words. This is
where mystics and the language they use aid us.
I hope my simple thoughts help you here is a video in general about
prayer, but I have not covered the topic of contemplation in detail yet. ua-cam.com/video/6ld2V8CcWys/v-deo.html
You are interested in contemplative prayer, you can start with Thomas Keating's book. Actually, the modern term is Centering prayer based on the three S as stillness, silence and solitude. Read spiritual books written by Basil Pennington .
Early this year my heart says you must wear a scapular,i bought it and let the Father blessed it.I never take it off since i have it Except go for a Shower..what that sign mean?
I wonder if God wants me to be a lay Carmelite
Maybe