The Lady of the Place
On July 16th, the Carmelite Family celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. From the very beginnings of the Order, Mary has had a special place in its spirituality. She is Patron, Mother and Sister and Model for all Carmelites.
News from the Students in Zimbabwe
Brother Shelton Sylvester Zimondi, O. Carm., has kindly sent, for this issue of Carmelite Contact, a report on life among the students at Mount Carmel in Harare and of some events in the wider Commissariat.
News from the Postulator General: Blessed Titus Brandsma, O. Carm.
On May 25, 2021, the Congress of Theological Consultors recognized the miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Titus Brandsma, O. Carm., relating to the scientifically inexplicable healing of Fr. Michael Driscoll, O. Carm.
May 1st – Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
May 1st is celebrated in many countries throughout the world as worker’s day or labour day. It is a day to celebrate human work and its contribution to our world. We also recognise the rights of workers to a living wage and good working conditions. May 1st in the Catholic calendar celebrates the feast of St Joseph the Worker.
New Webcam in Kildare
A new webcam has been installed in White Abbey, Kildare by www.ChurchCamLive.ie
What Is Resurrection? An Easter Reflection
The following reflection by Christopher O’Donnell, O.Carm invites us to reflect on the deep personal and ecclesial significance of the Easter mystery
The Spirituality of St Patrick
These excerpts are taken from an essay by Christopher O’Donnell, O.Carm., which appears in “St Patrick: Spirit and Prayer” and are reproduced here with permission.
St Valentine’s Day
February 14th is always a busy day in Whitefriar Street Church. The presence of the relics of St Valentine draw many young couples and those seeking love to pray for his intercession and guidance.
750th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Carmelites in Ireland
2021 marks the 750th anniversary of Carmelite presence in Ireland. It is hoped that throughout the year, we may celebrate and explore various aspects of our history and our Carmelite charism.
Launch of the Carmelite Safeguarding Handbook
The Carmelite Safeguarding Handbook is the culmination of much work by Mary Tallon, Director of Safeguarding, Jan Perrin, Assistant Director of Safeguarding, and the Safeguarding Committee. The official launch took place, via, Zoom on January 27th 2021.
