Brown scapular provides a shield of grace in times of danger
Many saints and faithful Catholics have turned to the scapular as a spiritual shield.
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Articles tagged Carmelites
St. Thérèse’s relics are visiting the US in 2025: Here are the details
The tour runs from her feast day, October 1, to the Immaculate Conception, December 8, and will stop in more than 30 sites across 10 states and Washington, D.C.
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Lisieux celebrates 100 years since St. Thérèse’s canonization: ‘Greatest saint of modern times’
Pilgrims in Lisieux celebrated St. Thérèse’s canonization with relic processions, prayer vigils, and readings from Pius XI – marking a century of her worldwide spiritual legacy.
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Carmelite martyr nuns during French Revolution show us what it means to be Christian
The Carmelite nuns of Compiègne, who gave their lives as atonement for the atrocities of the French Revolution, reveal the core of Christianity: complete surrender, even of one’s own life, following the example of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.
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Archbishop Aguer: Religious sisters are not meant to lead Vatican offices
Contrary to what Pope Francis may believe, nuns were not made to be bureaucrats or civil servants. A proper appreciation of nuns consists in helping them live their own vocation: humble, silent, indispensable work among the poor, the sick, the elderly.
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Priest tells Catholics to embrace sanctity, spiritual warfare at conference with Latin Mass
Father John Perricone called on Catholics to ‘wage war’ against our sins and reminded the faithful that God challenges us to heroic sanctity at every moment while preaching at the Allentown Carmelite Monastery.
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Intolerable pain forced this young woman to leave the convent. Can you help her?
Veronica Fritsch is seeking help to cover the cost of an effective Neurologic Rehabilitation program that she hopes will put an end to excruciating daily pain. Veronica is the third in her family of ten siblings to be diagnosed with CRPS.
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Vatican names new head of Texas Carmel after year-long conflict with Bishop Olson
The dispute stems from Arlington Bishop Michael Olson's investigation into the Carmel’s former prioress over alleged violations of her vows, leading to her dismissal and a year-long legal battle.
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Priest tells Catholics grieving the loss of Philadelphia monastery that they must learn to hate what God hates
'If we did not hate the prevailing errors, heresies, sins and scandals we would not be worthy of the name Catholic, and we would give evidence of disdain for Jesus Christ and His Church.'
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Texas Carmelites ‘no longer recognize authority’ of Fort Worth bishop, warned of excommunication
Mother Teresa Gerlach had been removed by Bishop Michael Olson but now has affirmed that she and the convent no longer recognize his authority, due to the 'abuse to which he has subjected us.'
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