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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.
Episódios 120
Guide to The Ascent of Mt. Carmel
St. John of the Cross can be difficult to understand, especially when he speaks of detachment and the dark night. In this CarmelCast conversation, we offer a guide to his Ascent of Mount Carmel, exploring the …
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St. John of the Cross can be difficult to understand, especially when he speaks of detachment and the dark night. In this CarmelCast conversation, we offer a guide to his Ascent of Mount Carmel, exploring the attachments that shape our desires and the ways our attention becomes caught in the past or future. We consider how an experience of deprivation can accompany God’s deeper gift of himself—and how letting go opens our hearts to find their rest in him.
Join us Friday, 11/13/2026, in-person or online, for a lecture by Fr. Juan Antonio Marcos, OCD, on St. John's poetry. This event is sponsored by ICS and the Harvard Catholic Forum. Register here: https://www.harvardcatholicforum.org/event/john-of-the-cross-poetry-born-of-mystical-experienceFor more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]St. John of the Cross: A Dark Cell, Poems of Love
In this episode of CarmelCast, we explore the surprising joy of St. John of the Cross' poetry, why The Dark Night reads more like a love song than a tale of despair, and how poetry expresses what ordinary …
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In this episode of CarmelCast, we explore the surprising joy of St. John of the Cross' poetry, why The Dark Night reads more like a love song than a tale of despair, and how poetry expresses what ordinary words cannot. Discover how St. John’s song of the Beloved can become our own.
Join us Friday, 11/13/2026, in-person or online, for a lecture by Fr. Juan Antonio Marcos, OCD, on St. John's poetry. This event is sponsored by ICS and the Harvard Catholic Forum. Register here: https://www.harvardcatholicforum.org/event/john-of-the-cross-poetry-born-of-mystical-experienceFor more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]Living a Carmelite Marian Life
Throughout this season, we have explored the Marian dimensions of Carmel. In this episode, we discuss what that means practically: living a life like Mary, completely open to the will of God.Order our new book …
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Throughout this season, we have explored the Marian dimensions of Carmel. In this episode, we discuss what that means practically: living a life like Mary, completely open to the will of God.
Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Scapular: https://www.icspublications.org/products/flos-carmeli-a-guide-to-marian-consecration-through-the-brown-scapular
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]Marian Apparitions and Carmel
Lourdes, Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe—each of these Marian apparitions has Carmelite connections, and many Carmelite saints experienced Marian apparitions of their own. In this episode, we explore the …
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Lourdes, Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe—each of these Marian apparitions has Carmelite connections, and many Carmelite saints experienced Marian apparitions of their own. In this episode, we explore the Carmelite understanding of Marian apparitions and the wisdom of the Carmelite saints in responding to these extraordinary experiences.
Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Scapular: https://www.icspublications.org/products/flos-carmeli-a-guide-to-marian-consecration-through-the-brown-scapular
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]St. Thérèse and the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, has been said to be a perfect miniature of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this episode, we explore the role of Mary in her life, spirituality, and writings.Order our new …
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St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, has been said to be a perfect miniature of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this episode, we explore the role of Mary in her life, spirituality, and writings.
Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Scapular: https://www.icspublications.org/products/flos-carmeli-a-guide-to-marian-consecration-through-the-brown-scapular
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]St. John of the Cross and the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. John of the Cross makes few explicit references to the Blessed Virgin Mary in his writings, yet it could be said that all of his work is profoundly Marian. In this episode, we explore the role of Mary in …
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St. John of the Cross makes few explicit references to the Blessed Virgin Mary in his writings, yet it could be said that all of his work is profoundly Marian. In this episode, we explore the role of Mary in his life, spirituality, and writings.
Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Scapular: https://www.icspublications.org/products/flos-carmeli-a-guide-to-marian-consecration-through-the-brown-scapular
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]St. Teresa of Avila, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and St. Joseph
St. Teresa of Avila had an extraordinary love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph. In this episode, we explore how these patrons guided her spiritual life, strengthened her during trials, and played a …
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St. Teresa of Avila had an extraordinary love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph. In this episode, we explore how these patrons guided her spiritual life, strengthened her during trials, and played a central role in her reform of Carmel.
Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Scapular: https://www.icspublications.org/products/flos-carmeli-a-guide-to-marian-consecration-through-the-brown-scapular
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular
Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Scapular https://www.icspublications.org/products/flos-carmeli-a-guide-to-marian-consecration-through-the-brown-scapularThe …
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Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Scapular
https://www.icspublications.org/products/flos-carmeli-a-guide-to-marian-consecration-through-the-brown-scapular
The first 500 people to order will receive a free scapular made by the Discalced Carmelite nuns in Avila, Spain!
In this episode, we discuss the history, spirituality, and some frequently asked questions regarding the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]The Marian Roots of Carmel
The Carmelite Order began in the early 13th century, yet it has always looked much further back—to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Prophet Elijah—as the source of its spiritual roots. In this episode, we …
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The Carmelite Order began in the early 13th century, yet it has always looked much further back—to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Prophet Elijah—as the source of its spiritual roots. In this episode, we explore how those roots place Mary at the heart of Carmel.
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]The Silence of Christ's Passion
The Passion of Christ is not exhausted by words—it is something we must learn to hear again.And that begins in silence.Visit retreat-online.karmel.at to sign up for the 2026 Online Carmelite Retreat Texts
The Cost of Mary’s Yes
Mary’s yes to God was not sentimental. It was costly.From the prophecy of Simeon to the shadow of Calvary, she knew that obedience would lead to suffering. Yet she did not withdraw her Fiat. She entrusted …
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Mary’s yes to God was not sentimental. It was costly.
From the prophecy of Simeon to the shadow of Calvary, she knew that obedience would lead to suffering. Yet she did not withdraw her Fiat. She entrusted everything to the Father — even her beloved Son.
Why would she say yes to a path marked by the cross? And if obedience leads to sacrifice, would we do the same?
In this reflection, we look at the cost of Mary’s yes — and what it means for our own faith.
Visit retreat-online.karmel.at to sign up for the 2026 Online Carmelite Retreat TextsYou Can't Do This Alone
You weren’t meant to do this alone.We keep trying to fix ourselves, prove ourselves, and become better on our own—but that’s exactly where we fail. The spiritual life isn’t about independence. It’s about …
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You weren’t meant to do this alone.
We keep trying to fix ourselves, prove ourselves, and become better on our own—but that’s exactly where we fail. The spiritual life isn’t about independence. It’s about union.
Jesus reveals that true freedom comes not from self-reliance, but from living completely with the Father. And apart from Him, we can do nothing.
In this reflection, we confront the root of our struggle—and the only way out.Why Lent Feels Like a Maze
Lent can feel like a maze. But where is it all leading? Lent is not a program of self-improvement. It is part of something far greater: our transformation into the divine life of God.In this video, we explore …
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Lent can feel like a maze. But where is it all leading? Lent is not a program of self-improvement. It is part of something far greater: our transformation into the divine life of God.
In this video, we explore why Lent exists and how Mary shows us the final goal.
Visit retreat-online.karmel.at to sign up for the 2026 Online Carmelite Retreat TextsLent Feels Worse? That Might Be a Good Sign
Have you ever kept your Lenten resolutions and still felt worse instead of better? What if that discomfort isn’t failure — but a sign that something deeper is happening? This reflection explores why Lent can …
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Have you ever kept your Lenten resolutions and still felt worse instead of better? What if that discomfort isn’t failure — but a sign that something deeper is happening? This reflection explores why Lent can feel harder precisely when it’s doing its work.
Visit retreat-online.karmel.at to sign up for the 2026 Online Carmelite Retreat Texts
If Jesus Won… Why Am I Still Suffering?
If Christ has already won the victory, why does suffering remain?In this reflection we turn to St John of the Cross and the mystery of the Crucified Christ to understand why victory does not always mean removal …
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If Christ has already won the victory, why does suffering remain?
In this reflection we turn to St John of the Cross and the mystery of the Crucified Christ to understand why victory does not always mean removal of pain. The Cross was not a display of strength but of weakness transformed by love. And that changes everything for how we endure our trials today.
Visit retreat-online.karmel.at to sign up for the 2026 Online Carmelite Retreat TextsLent Isn’t About Your Plan
Lent is not a self-improvement program. It is not about our plans our projects or our performance. From the beginning Lent was a preparation for Baptism a time to empty our hands and receive the life God wants …
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Lent is not a self-improvement program. It is not about our plans our projects or our performance. From the beginning Lent was a preparation for Baptism a time to empty our hands and receive the life God wants to give.
Drawing from St John of the Cross and the meaning of Christian obedience this reflection explores what it really means to follow Christ. We cannot follow Him while clinging to our own will. Lent invites us to let go to trust the Father and to learn how to live at the pace of grace.
Visit retreat-online.karmel.at to sign up for the 2026 Online Carmelite Retreat TextsMisconceptions about St. Thérèse
Over time, the popular image of St. Thérèse has sometimes obscured her true depth. This episode looks beyond the clichés to reveal the real Thérèse and the heart of her message.The relics of St. Thérèse are …
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Over time, the popular image of St. Thérèse has sometimes obscured her true depth. This episode looks beyond the clichés to reveal the real Thérèse and the heart of her message.
The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]Relics and Miracles of St. Thérèse
Shortly after the death of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, countless miracles began to occur through her intercession—healings, conversions, and answers to prayer that revealed the power of her Little Way. Many of …
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Shortly after the death of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, countless miracles began to occur through her intercession—healings, conversions, and answers to prayer that revealed the power of her Little Way. Many of these miracles are closely connected to her relics, which have traveled across the world, drawing millions of people to deeper faith and love of God. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary history of these miracles, the meaning of relics in Catholic tradition, and why St. Thérèse continues to touch hearts and lives even today.
The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/
Stronger than Steel: Soldiers of the Great War Write to Thérèse of Lisieux - https://www.icspublications.org/collections/from-other-publishers/products/stronger-than-steel-soldiers-of-the-great-war-write-to-therese-of-lisieux
A Shower of Roses: The Most Beautiful Miracles of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux - https://www.icspublications.org/collections/from-other-publishers/products/a-shower-of-roses-the-most-beautiful-miracles-of-saint-therese-of-lisieux
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]St. Thérèse's Suffering and Death
The final years of St. Thérèse’s life were marked by profound physical, psychological, and spiritual suffering. In this episode, we explore how these trials became the path to her deepest faith and trust in …
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The final years of St. Thérèse’s life were marked by profound physical, psychological, and spiritual suffering. In this episode, we explore how these trials became the path to her deepest faith and trust in God.
The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]St. Thérèse's Spiritual Brother
During the final year of her life, St. Thérèse wrote letters to a seminarian named Maurice Bellière. In this episode, we're joined by ICS Publications editor, Amelia Castro-Mendoza, to discuss the story of …
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During the final year of her life, St. Thérèse wrote letters to a seminarian named Maurice Bellière. In this episode, we're joined by ICS Publications editor, Amelia Castro-Mendoza, to discuss the story of Maurice's life and how he became a great protégé of the Little Way.
The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]The Trial of Faith of St. Thérèse
St. Thérèse entered a profound spiritual darkness during the final 18 months of her life. In this episode, we explore her trial of faith and the powerful lessons she offers for facing our own times of spiritual …
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St. Thérèse entered a profound spiritual darkness during the final 18 months of her life. In this episode, we explore her trial of faith and the powerful lessons she offers for facing our own times of spiritual struggle.
The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]The Confidence of St. Thérèse
"It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to love." In this episode, we discuss the confidence of St. Thérèse that is at the heart of her Little Way.The relics of St. Thérèse are here in …
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"It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to love." In this episode, we discuss the confidence of St. Thérèse that is at the heart of her Little Way.
The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]St. Thérèse and the Jubilee of Hope
St. Thérèse has been called the saint of hope. In this episode, we explore her timeless wisdom and discover what she teaches us about living with true theological hope. The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the …
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St. Thérèse has been called the saint of hope. In this episode, we explore her timeless wisdom and discover what she teaches us about living with true theological hope.
The relics of St. Thérèse are here in the United States! See more information about her visit here: https://stthereseusa2025.com/
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]Carmelite Q&A
In this episode, we answer your questions about Carmelite spirituality and the Carmelite saints!For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarmel.orghttp://ocdfriarsvocation.org …
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In this episode, we answer your questions about Carmelite spirituality and the Carmelite saints!
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]The Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne
In this episode, we sit down with Fr. John Sullivan, O.C.D., to explore the inspiring story of the newest Carmelite saints—sixteen Discalced Carmelite nuns martyred during the French Revolution.For more …
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In this episode, we sit down with Fr. John Sullivan, O.C.D., to explore the inspiring story of the newest Carmelite saints—sixteen Discalced Carmelite nuns martyred during the French Revolution.
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]How to Read Spiritual Autobiographies with St. Edith Stein
In this episode, we sit down to explore the power of spiritual autobiographies and what St. Edith Stein (Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) can teach us about how to read them.For more …
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In this episode, we sit down to explore the power of spiritual autobiographies and what St. Edith Stein (Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) can teach us about how to read them.
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus
In this episode, we sit down with Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani to discuss the life and teaching of the Carmelite friar, Blessed Marie-Eugene.For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarm …
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In this episode, we sit down with Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani to discuss the life and teaching of the Carmelite friar, Blessed Marie-Eugene.
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]Scrupulosity & St. Therese
In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, O.C.D., to discuss the experience and teaching of St. Therese on scrupulosity.For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarmel.orght …
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In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, O.C.D., to discuss the experience and teaching of St. Therese on scrupulosity.
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]The Soul with Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, to discuss the human soul and how we grow closer to God in our lives.For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarmel.orghttp …
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In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, to discuss the human soul and how we grow closer to God in our lives.
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]Spiritual Healing and St. John of the Cross
We are all in need of healing in our lives. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Daniel Chowning, O.C.D. to hear what St. John of the Cross teaches about healing and contemplation.Check out Fr. Daniel's …
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We are all in need of healing in our lives. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Daniel Chowning, O.C.D. to hear what St. John of the Cross teaches about healing and contemplation.
Check out Fr. Daniel's new book: Healed by Love https://www.icspublications.org/products/healed-by-love
For more information:
http://www.icspublications.org
http://www.discalcedcarmel.org
http://ocdfriarsvocation.org
Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at [email protected]
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