Explore every episode of the podcast CarmelCast
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| Episode 84: Carmelite Q&A | 03 Jun 2025 | 01:03:11 | |
In this episode, we answer your questions about Carmelite spirituality and the Carmelite saints! For more information: | |||
| Episode 83: The Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne | 28 May 2025 | 01:18:21 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 82: How to Read Spiritual Autobiographies with St. Edith Stein | 21 May 2025 | 01:01:24 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 81: Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus | 14 May 2025 | 01:27:09 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani to discuss the life and teaching of the Carmelite friar, Blessed Marie-Eugene. | |||
| Episode 80: Scrupulosity & St. Therese | 07 May 2025 | 00:51:25 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, O.C.D., to discuss the experience and teaching of St. Therese on scrupulosity. | |||
| Episode 79: The Soul with Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. | 30 Apr 2025 | 01:07:33 | |
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: | |||
| Episode 78: Spiritual Healing and St. John of the Cross | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:37:35 | |
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: | |||
| He Is Risen — But What If Lent Felt Like a Failure? | 19 Apr 2025 | 00:09:16 | |
Easter is not just a single day—it is a season, a transformation, and an invitation to see with new eyes. In this reflection, we ponder the Paschal mystery through the lens of Faith, exploring how the Resurrection of Jesus offers not only victory over sin and death but also a renewed perspective on our struggles, failures, and defeats. | |||
| Finding Comfort in the Crucifix during Holy Week | 13 Apr 2025 | 00:06:02 | |
What do you see when you look at a crucifix? | |||
| Break Free From Envy | 06 Apr 2025 | 00:10:32 | |
Envy poisons the soul, making us see others as rivals rather than companions in grace. But St. Thérèse of Lisieux discovered a truth that uproots envy completely—God’s love is infinite, merciful, and personal. | |||
| Why give yourself completely to God? | 30 Mar 2025 | 00:04:39 | |
Why give yourself completely to God? St. Thérèse of Lisieux shows us the answer: because He is Mercy itself. Throughout her life, Thérèse sang of God’s mercy, not just in words but in how she lived—with total trust and surrender. But what does it really mean to trust in God’s mercy? And how do we respond to it? | |||
| How St. Thérèse Found God in the Desert | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:06:48 | |
Lent is a season of conversion—a time to return to that first encounter with God’s love. St. Thérèse of Lisieux remembered hers clearly: Christmas night, 1886. After years of spiritual struggle, she received the grace to overcome her self-preoccupation and embrace love and sacrifice. | |||
| St. Thérèse & The Holy Face: Finding Jesus in Hidden Places | 16 Mar 2025 | 00:08:13 | |
How can we find Jesus hidden in our daily lives? St. Thérèse of Lisieux sought to see Christ’s face even in moments of darkness, offering her suffering for others and recognizing His presence in those in need. In this video, we explore her devotion to the Holy Face, her “trial of faith,” and how her spiritual insights can help us see Christ in both glory and suffering. Join us as we uncover the beauty of seeking Jesus, even when He seems hidden. | |||
| St. Thérèse on Temptation: A Hidden Blessing? | 09 Mar 2025 | 00:04:59 | |
Temptation can feel like a burden, but St. Thérèse of Lisieux saw it as a hidden grace—a path to spiritual growth and deeper union with God. Through Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and Thérèse’s own letters, this reflection explores how struggles with temptation can strengthen our faith rather than weaken it. Listen now to discover how to embrace trials with trust and confidence in God’s plan! | |||
| Lent with St. Thérèse of Lisieux: A Path to Die of Love | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:06:01 | |
Your dignity as a human being surpasses all creation—you are made for union with God. St. Thérèse of Lisieux not only believed this but lived it daily, longing so ardently for this union that she desired to die of love. | |||
| Mary, Thérèse, and the Power of Scripture | 22 Dec 2024 | 00:08:07 | |
Both Mary and Thérèse lived lives deeply centered on Scripture, not merely as a text to study but as a living encounter with Jesus Christ. Discover how their prayerful pondering of the Word invites us into deeper intimacy with God, both in the liturgy and personal prayer. This Advent, let their example inspire you to hear God’s voice in Scripture and respond with your whole heart. | |||
| The Meaning Behind St. Therese's "Everything is a grace" | 15 Dec 2024 | 00:10:02 | |
St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s life reminds us that everything is grace, even in moments of suffering or deprivation. Her profound Eucharistic spirituality teaches us how to trust in God’s love, offering our lives to Him with confidence and humility. As we journey through Advent, her “Little Way” inspires us to await Christ’s coming with hope, knowing that His grace transforms all things. At Christmas, we celebrate the ultimate gift of grace: God made flesh, dwelling among us. | |||
| How St. Thérèse Found Strength in Her Littleness | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:09:00 | |
St. Thérèse of Lisieux exemplifies profound confidence in God’s merciful love, illustrated through her metaphor of the little bird. This imagery highlights her humility in recognizing spiritual poverty and her bold trust in God’s strength rather than personal efforts. Her example demonstrates that confidence in God is accessible to all, as it rests entirely on His goodness, not human perfection. Through the bird’s gaze fixed on the Divine Sun, she reveals a spirituality centered on God’s love and the hope of being lifted to holiness by His grace. Rooted in Advent’s themes of waiting and trusting in God’s promises, her life inspires a deeper awareness of the need for Christmas. | |||
| St. Thérèse's Spiritual Childhood: Who's First? | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:03:44 | |
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus exemplified spiritual childhood, but its ultimate model is Christ Himself, who eternally receives everything from the Father. This filial receptivity is the essence of Christian prayer, as seen in Christ’s relationship with the Father and reflected in contemplative prayer, which St. John of the Cross describes as pure receptivity. Thérèse lived this deeply, seeing prayer as a heartfelt aspiration, even amid dryness, and trusting God’s guidance in her daily life. Her spiritual path mirrors Christ’s, who always turned to the Father, doing only what He saw the Father doing (John 5:19). | |||
| St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 7: Spiritual Writer | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:49:50 | |
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of St. Teresa passed down to us through her spiritual works. | |||
| St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 6: The Foundations | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:48:49 | |
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Celedonio Martinez, OCD to discuss the passion and genius of St. Teresa in her challenging adventures founding monasteries throughout Spain. | |||
| St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 5: The Beginnings of the Discalced Carmelites | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:56:52 | |
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Steven Payne, OCD to discuss the foundations of the first Discalced Carmelite nuns and friars. | |||
| St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 4: Mystical Experiences and Spiritual Direction | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:49:40 | |
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Mark O'Keefe, OSB to discuss mystical experiences and spiritual direction in the life of St. Teresa. | |||
| St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 3: Conversion | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:32:27 | |
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Daniel Chowning, OCD to discuss the importance of conversion in the life of St. Teresa. | |||
| St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 2: The Internal Struggle | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:47:31 | |
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss a period of 18 years in which St. Teresa struggled with physical illness, worldly attachments, and difficulties in prayer. | |||
| St. Teresa of Avila—Episode 1: The Early Years | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:53:38 | |
This season of CarmelCast explores the life of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites and Doctor of the Church. In this episode we discuss her background, childhood, and vocation to Carmel. | |||
| The Intimate Sharing of Friends: Saint Teresa of Ávila on Prayer | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:11:38 | |
Fr. Mark O'Keefe's new book, The Intimate Sharing of Friends, is available for pre-order today! | |||
| Episode 70: Prayer as Transformation of Life | 30 May 2024 | 00:30:22 | |
A life of prayer is not only lived on your knees in the chapel; it encompasses your entire life. As we wrap up this season on prayer, we sit down with Fr. Daniel Chowning, O.C.D. to discuss what St. Teresa of Avila teaches about prayer as transformation of life. | |||
| Episode 69: The Prayer of Loving Attention | 24 May 2024 | 00:50:44 | |
St. John of the Cross defines contemplation as "an inflow of God into the soul." In this episode, we discuss his teaching on how we can respond to God's invitation to contemplative prayer. | |||
| Episode 68: The Beginnings of Contemplative Prayer | 16 May 2024 | 00:51:17 | |
Fr. Mark O'Keefe's new book, The Intimate Sharing of Friends, is available for pre-order today! | |||
| Episode 67: The Prayer of Recollection | 09 May 2024 | 00:54:39 | |
What should I do during my time of prayer? How do I grow closer to Jesus in that time? In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Michael Berry, OCD who shares some of St. Teresa of Avila's wisdom concerning prayer, especially her teaching on The Prayer of Recollection. | |||
| Episode 66: Difficulties in Prayer with St. Thérèse | 02 May 2024 | 00:44:43 | |
Distractions, drowsiness, dryness... these are struggles that we all face during our times of prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss what St. Thérèse can teach us about how to approach these difficulties in prayer. | |||
| Episode 65: The Practice of the Presence of God | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:44:37 | |
Pope Francis has named this year, 2024, a year dedicated to prayer. This season of CarmelCast will examine this essential element of the spiritual life to help you go deeper in your prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Steven Payne, OCD to discuss how we can always remain in God's presence through the spiritual teaching of Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection. | |||
| Episode 64: The Foundational Virtues of Prayer | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:54:36 | |
Pope Francis has named this year, 2024, a year dedicated to prayer. This season of CarmelCast will examine this essential element of the spiritual life to help you go deeper in your prayer. In this episode, we will start at the very beginning by discussing what prayer is and the fundamental virtues necessary to grow in prayer. | |||
| Episode 63: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Sickness and Death | 19 Dec 2023 | 01:02:50 | |
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the final years of her life and her profound witness of suffering in conformity with Jesus. | |||
| Episode 62: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Her Prayer to the Trinity | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:53:57 | |
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her Trinitarian spirituality, especially as it is manifested in her prayer to the Trinity quoted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. | |||
| Episode 61: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Interior Silence | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:52:15 | |
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her spiritual teaching on silence as a place for encounter with God. | |||
| Episode 60: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and St. Thérèse of Lisieux | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:54:00 | |
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss how she was influenced by the witness and teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and how their spiritualities are similar, yet each unique. | |||
| Episode 59: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—The Apostolic Spirit of Carmel | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:58:21 | |
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her apostolic spirit and what it can teach us about being contemplatives in the midst of our busy lives. | |||
| Episode 58: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Discernment and Vocation | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:49:26 | |
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the ups and downs of her journey to answer God's call to become a Carmelite nun. | |||
| Episode 57: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity—Birth and Childhood | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:52:20 | |
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) is a mystic for our times with a profound spirituality rooted in the indwelling of the Trinity. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss her family, childhood, and personality, which were significant in her path to sanctity. | |||
| Episode 56: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 4 | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:40:47 | |
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss Stanza 4 in which St. John describes how we participate in the life of the Holy Trinity. | |||
| Episode 55: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 3, Part 2 | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:36:11 | |
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we discuss the second half of Stanza 3 in which St. John describes the three blind guides that can lead us astray in our spiritual lives. | |||
| Episode 54: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 3, Part 1 | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:47:25 | |
"O lamps of fire! in whose splendors the deep caverns of feeling..." | |||
| Episode 53: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 2, Part 2 | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:47:06 | |
"...that tastes of eternal life and pays every debt! In killing you changed death to life." | |||
| Episode 52: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 2, Part 1 | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:36:26 | |
"O sweet cautery, O delightful wound! O gentle hand! O delicate touch that tastes of eternal life and pays every debt! In killing you changed death to life." | |||
| Episode 51: The Living Flame of Love - Stanza 1 | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:44:09 | |
"O living flame of love that tenderly wounds my soul in its deepest center! Since now you are not oppressive, now consummate! if it be your will: tear through the veil of this sweet encounter!" The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross tells of the union of the soul with God through love. In this episode of CarmelCast, we dive into Stanza 1 which describes how the Trinity brings about this union with God. | |||
| Episode 50: The Living Flame of Love - Introduction and Prologue | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:38:38 | |
Join us over the next 7 weeks as we dive into this spiritual masterpiece of St. John of the Cross and learn how we too can be completely united to God through love. | |||
| Episode 49: 150th Anniversary of St. Thérèse's Birth | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:32:14 | |
In honor of the 150th anniversary of St. Thérèse's birth on January 2, 2023, Fr. Pier Giorgio, Fr. Michael-Joseph, and Br. John-Mary discuss the impact her spirituality has had on the Church throughout the last century. | |||
| Episode 48: St. Thérèse's Last Conversations | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:40:38 | |
In preparation for the celebration of the 150th birthday of St. Thérèse on January 2, 2023, Fr. Pier Giorgio and Fr. Michael-Joseph discuss her Last Conversations and what they reveal about St. Thérèse's spirituality. | |||