In this first of a two part series on St. Therese of Lisieux, and in preparation for her 1 October Feast Day, Mark and Frances walk through a complete nine day novena to St. Therese.  They explore how each of the major themes of the novena were both lived out by Therese, and what she […]

Have you ever wondered why so many Saints have taken to writing poetry, this is certainly the case for the more contemplative orders, and all the well known Carmelites wrote both poetry and prayers.  What is it about the Psalms that makes them so important to our daily prayer life and to the liturgy?  In […]

Special Guest, Mrs. Lynn Bete, OCDS and President of the Dayton OCDS in Ohio, talks with host, Frances Harry, OCDS about the recent 2014 OCDS Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. What is a Congress? What happened there? Who was there? What was the theme? Why should one attend? What were some of the highlights: Fr. Alzinir […]

In this second program on the two part series of Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified, Mark and Frances explore in even greater detail what it is that makes this Carmelite such a wonderful model of holiness. In addition, they discuss the terribly important role she has played, is playing and can play in the future […]

Sometimes it happens that the life of a particular Saint is lesser known for a time, only so that when the Church finally acknowledges them, their life can have the full impact that God intended. Such is likely the case with a Carmelite Blessed name Mary of Jesus Crucified, whose cause for Canonization is currently […]

There is not question that the institution of the Family is under more pressure and more assault in these times then at any other time in history. But we are not without our defenses. In this lively, interactive discussion on how families can work to live out their Christian call, and also protect themselves from […]

It is always interesting and spiritually rewarding to be introduced to other Carmelite Saints, Blesseds and Venerables. This week Mark and Frances reintroduce the Venerable Dominic of Jesus and Mary. Venerable Dominic lived a very active life within the Order, withing the Church and in helping to battle some of the most significant military and […]

Another important feast associated with the Order of Carmel, and dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, is the Feast of Our Lady, Mother of Divine Grace. This week Mark and Frances discuss the brief history of this important Feast, and the unique role that Our Blessed Mother plays in dispensing grace to the Church. They also […]

This week all Carmelite celebrate one of the most significant feasts in our calendar year, the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. In this conversation Mark and Frances discuss briefly the history of this great feast, but then go on to discuss its relevance for the Church today. They discuss the importance of Mary’s […]

Want to blind Satan? Fight fire with fire! Put out the fire of hatred with the fire of love. The Blessed Mother told Elizabeth Kindelmann: “My Flame of Love will be lit first in Carmel.” She also said that the flames which spring from her love (Flame of Love) will quench the fire of hell […]