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A digest of The Carmelites (published in Darien, IL, 1976-1988, 4 volumes in 5). The title recalls a classic work in the historiography of the Carmelite Order (Speculum carmelitanum (1686). This volume covers to the history of the Order from its foundations in the 13th century until 1959.
Examines how Jessica Powers integrated her life and time in history with her religious experience to produce a mystical poetry and spiritual vision.
The major talks, schedule and pictures from the 2019 Lay Carmelite Convocation held in downtown Chicago in July 2019. The talks include Blessed Titus Brandsma and Elijah: Prophetism in Carmel (Fernando Millán Romeral, O. Carm.); Inner Fire: Caring for the Inner Zeal (Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm.); Elijah: Outward Zeal (Glenn Snow, O. Carm.); and The Call of Elijah is Our Call (William J. Harry, O. Carm.). Also includes the text of the song composed as a "thank you" to the prior general, Fr. Fernando Millán, on his last trip the USA as prior general. A variety of pictures are spread throughout the book.
Scripture speaks of miracles wrought through relics: a dead man was raised when Elisha’s bones touched him, and the clothing of Jesus and His apostles healed the sick. In the early Church, Masses were celebrated over the bones of the martyrs, and phials of their blood have effected countless miracles. Direct successors of the Apostles themselves speak of venerating relics; Church Fathers encourage it; throughout the ages of Catholic legacy, relics of the saints are always present. The Church takes diligent care in preserving and documenting the authenticity of her relics. Best-selling author Joan Carroll Cruz takes full advantage of these resources. With painstaking research, she exposes t...
The first comprehensive study of the Jesus Prayer, and its origins and use, providing an overview of this ancient mystical prayer practice from the Christian East which is now also widely used in the Western Church.
Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints! Includes hundreds of true stories of miraculous phenomena in the lives of the Saints: bilocation, levitation, multiplication of food, etc. Fascinating, hard to put down, and helpful to strengthen one’s faith. This world CANNOT be all there is -- and this book helps to make that truth more REAL to each one of us! An excellent gift book, suitable for all ages.
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Provides a concise and inspiring overview of Carmel's spiritual heritage from a Teresian perspective. Identifies the principal texts, themes, figures and teachings of Carmel: Elijah and Mary, the Rule of St. Albert and the Bookf of the Institution of the First Monks, the Carmelite understanding of contemplation and the degrees of prayer, the message of Saints Teresa, John of the Cross and Thérèse of Lisieux.