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Poem "In the Hands of God." by St. Teresa of Ávila

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Source:Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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Source:Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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Source: Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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Join us in praying for new Carmelite vocations as we ask Our Lord to raise up holy men and women to serve Him in the Discalced Carmelite Order.

Through the intercession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we pray for future friars, nuns, and Secular Carmelites who will embrace the Carmelite charism of prayer, contemplation, and friendship with Christ. May God awaken generous hearts to respond to His call and continue the mission of Carmel in our world today.

This prayer is published on the 3rd of each month. Whether you are discerning a vocation yourself, praying for a loved one, or supporting the growth of the Carmelite family, we invite you to unite your prayers with ours.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.St. Teresa of Jesus, pray for us.St. John of the Cross, pray for us.

Prayer written by Very Rev. Michael Berry, OCD for the Discalced Carmelite Friars Vocations Office, Washington Province | ocdfriarsvocation.org

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠⁠ (Prayers in English)
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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

#CarmeliteVocations #OurLadyOfMountCarmel #DiscalcedCarmelites #CatholicPrayer #Vocations #Carmel #PrayerForVocations

Source: Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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Source:Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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Join us in praying for new Carmelite vocations as we ask Our Lord to raise up holy men and women to serve Him in the Discalced Carmelite Order.

Through the intercession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we pray for future friars, nuns, and Secular Carmelites who will embrace the Carmelite charism of prayer, contemplation, and friendship with Christ. May God awaken generous hearts to respond to His call and continue the mission of Carmel in our world today.

This prayer will published on the 3rd of each month. Whether you are discerning a vocation yourself, praying for a loved one, or supporting the growth of the Carmelite family, we invite you to unite your prayers with ours.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.St. Teresa of Jesus, pray for us.St. John of the Cross, pray for us.

Prayer written by Very Rev. Michael Berry, OCD for the Discalced Carmelite Friars Vocations Office, Washington Province | ocdfriarsvocation.org

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠⁠ (Prayers in English)
• ⁠⁠⁠Bajo Tu Amparo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Prayers in Spanish)
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Bilingual Prayer Channel)

About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

#CarmeliteVocations #OurLadyOfMountCarmel #DiscalcedCarmelites #CatholicPrayer #Vocations #Carmel #PrayerForVocations

Divine Intimacy Meditations 253-256,  reflect on the love of God as the primary force of the spiritual life, focusing on its absolute precept and its role as the source of all virtue. The meditations explain that because God is infinite, the commandment to love Him admits of no limit, requiring a total and lifelong gift of the heart. True charity is defined as an act of the will rather than a passing emotion, allowing us to remain united to the divine even during periods of spiritual aridity. The meditations further describe charity as the life-giving principle that elevates faith and hope, transforming ordinary actions into merits for eternity.

Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel. Produced by A Little Pilgrim. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and discover our other podcasts at: ⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts⁠

Divine Intimacy Meditations 250–251, "The Precept of Charity" and "The Practice of Charity," transition the soul from the contemplation of the Divine Perfections to the active exercise of the theological virtues. These reflections define charity as the supernatural habit facilitating actual union with the Triune God. 

Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel. Produced by A Little Pilgrim. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and discover our other podcasts at: ⁠https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts⁠

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: The Theological Virtue of Hope The meditations in Divine Intimacy 246–249 manifest a singular spiritual ascent through “Hope,” “The Motive for Hope,” “The Test of Hope,” and “Boundless Hope.” This theological arc grounds the soul’s confidence not in personal merit, but in God’s omnipotentia auxilians, or helping omnipotence. The narrative delineates how hope purifies within the crucible of trial, necessitating a firm act of the will when consoling emotions vanish. Here, an acute awareness of human frailty serves as a catalyst for limitless reliance on divine mercy and sanctifying power. Within the interior life of prayer, the believer is invited to transform every adversity into an incessant cry for aid. By relinquishing the illusion of self-reliance, the soul attains a resolution anchored in the steadfastness of divine promise, securing the interior life in purified, boundless confidence.

Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel. Produced by A Little Pilgrim. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and discover our other podcasts at: https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Join us as we celebrate the feast of Saint Titus Brandsma (Feast 07-27) through prayer and thanksgiving. May this celebration inspire us to follow Christ more faithfully in the spirit of Carmel. The concluding prayer is drawn from the proper liturgical texts of the Order of Discalced Carmelites.

Source:Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Join us as we celebrate the feast of Saint Titus Brandsma (Feast 07-27) through prayer and thanksgiving. May this celebration inspire us to follow Christ more faithfully in the spirit of Carmel. The concluding prayer is drawn from the proper liturgical texts of the Order of Discalced Carmelites.

Source:
Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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Prayer to Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Divine Grace (Feast 07-23)

Join us as we celebrate the feast of Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Divine Grace (Feast 07-23) through prayer and thanksgiving. May this celebration inspire us to follow Christ more faithfully in the spirit of Carmel. The concluding prayer is drawn from the proper liturgical texts of the Order of Discalced Carmelites.

Source:Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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Join us as we celebrate the feast of Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Divine Grace (Feast 07-23) through prayer and thanksgiving. May this celebration inspire us to follow Christ more faithfully in the spirit of Carmel. The concluding prayer is drawn from the proper liturgical texts of the Order of Discalced Carmelites.

Source:
Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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Prayer to Saint Teresa of Jesus of the Andes (Feast 07-13)

Source: Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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Join us as we celebrate the feast of Saint Elijah through prayer and thanksgiving. May this celebration inspire us to follow Christ more faithfully in the spirit of Carmel. The concluding prayer is drawn from the proper liturgical texts of the Order of Discalced Carmelites.

Source:
Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

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Faith is a supernatural "leap in the dark" requiring a heroic assent. This obscurity is strategically vital; lacking intellectual evidence, the will is liberated to offer a truly loving adherence. In this darkness, the soul’s merit is won, transforming human powerlessness into a springboard toward God. Even a mustard-seed conviction thus moves spiritual mountains, turning anguish into glory. Yet this hidden flame is not for the interior cell alone; it must become the light that envelops daily life.To live by faith is to pass over secondary causes to reach the first cause: Divine Providence. Following Sr. Elizabeth of the Trinity, we perceive every event as a message of love, maintaining serenity in adversity. Here, the soul joins St. Thérèse in the sweetness of serving in darkness, finding a permanent haven of peace. This simple, resolute faith recognizes God’s paternal hand ordering all things for our sanctification.

Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel. Produced by A Little Pilgrim. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and discover our other podcasts at: https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Source: Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

Listen on your favorite podcast platform and discover our other podcasts at: ⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Source: Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

Listen on your favorite podcast platform and discover our other podcasts at:⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Source: Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

Listen on your favorite podcast platform and discover our other podcasts at:⁠https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The interior soul is invited to follow Mary into the depths of the contemplative life, where Carmel signifies a garden of virtues. By silencing the noise of the passions, the heart becomes a solitary sanctuary for the divine presence. This meditation presents Mary’s soul as an "oasis of silence and peace" amidst worldly tumult. Here, the soul finds its true security in the shadow of God, transformed into a garden where the Lord finds His delights and our supernatural life achieves its flowering.

Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Produced by A Little Pilgrim. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and discover our other podcasts at: https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Meditation 241, “Faith,” describes this virtue as a mystical entry into the Divine way of knowing. Elevating the intellect above sensory perceptions, faith acts as a celestial clarity and a “beginning of eternal life,” as St. Thomas Aquinas teaches. This participation in the Trinity's interior life shifts our focus from passing shadows to the transcendent, allowing the soul to share in the thoughts of its Creator.This theological elevation finds its testing ground in daily duty, where the believer walks in a stripped, unadorned trust. Even when the senses feel obscured by God’s blinding radiance, one can find Him by remaining recollected while performing ordinary tasks. By embracing this obscure communion during the workday, the soul transforms its perspective and prepares for the Beatific Vision.

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Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Produced by A Little Pilgrim. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and discover our other podcasts at: https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

In Meditation 240, “Divine Omnipotence,” we contemplate God’s absolute sovereignty and His creative fiat. Unlike empty human speech, the divine word is infallibly effective, drawing good even from evil. This infinite power, always at the service of His goodness, establishes the foundation for the interior life, inviting the receptive heart to rest in His constant action.

Our radical impotence requires divine concurrence in every act; as John, Chapter Fifteen, Verse Five reminds us, apart from God, we can do nothing. Yet this poverty is our strength. Following Saint Teresa of Jesus, who knew that alone she could do nothing but with Jesus she could do all things, we find that humility unlocks omnipotence. Today, briefly pause during a routine duty to consciously lean on His help.

Source:
Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.; translated by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Boston; TAN Books, 1996.

For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order:
https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/

Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.

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In this episode, we reflect on Meditation 239, “Divine Providence,” from Divine Intimacy. The hosts consider how Christian confidence rests in God's wise and personal care, even when the purpose of a difficult circumstance remains hidden. Their discussion connects Providence with faith, patience, and the freedom to meet ordinary responsibilities without surrendering to anxiety.
This reflection invites us to place one present uncertainty before God and renew a deliberate act of trust. It does not promise an outcome or speak beyond the selected sources.
Source:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.; translated by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Boston; TAN Books, 1996.
For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order:https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/
Contemplation and Castanets explores Carmelite spirituality through the teachings of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints. Discover contemplative prayer, OCDS life, Carmelite formation, vocations, and the rich tradition of Carmel.
Listen to all A Little Pilgrim podcasts:https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Join us as we celebrate the feast of Saint Teresa of Jesus of the Andes through prayer and thanksgiving. May this celebration inspire us to follow Christ more faithfully in the spirit of Carmel. The concluding prayer is drawn from the proper liturgical texts of the Order of Discalced Carmelites.

Source:
Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

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O God, who gave to Saint Louis and Marie Zelie the grace to lead a life of holiness as Christian spouses and parents, that, through their intercession and example, we may be able to love and serve you faithfully, living worthily our own vocation.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Sources

Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

Welcome to Day 9 (and conclusion) of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.

A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.

The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care, traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.

Let us pray:

O Most Holy Mother of Mount Carmel, when asked by a saint to grant privileges to the family of Carmel, you gave assurance of your Motherly love and help to those faithful to you and to your Son. Behold us, your children.

Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites ⁠https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer⁠

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• ⁠⁠⁠Bajo Tu Amparo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Prayers in Spanish)
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Bilingual Prayer Channel)

About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

O God, who gave to Saint Louis and Marie Zelie the grace to lead a life of holiness as Christian spouses and parents, that, through their intercession and example, we may be able to love and serve you faithfully, living worthily our own vocation.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Source: Catholic Church. (1993). Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours of the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome.

Welcome to Day 3 of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.

A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.

The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care, traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.

Let us pray:

You give us hope, O Mother of Mercy, that through your Scapular promise we might quickly pass through the fires of purgatory to the Kingdom of your Son. Be our comfort and our hope. Grant that our hope may not be in vain but that, ever faithful to your Son and to you, we may speedily enjoy after death the blessed company of Jesus and the saints.

Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites ⁠https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer⁠

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Welcome to Day 7 of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.

A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.

The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care, traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.

Let us pray:

O Mary, Help of Christians, you assured us that wearing your Scapular worthily would keep us safe from harm. Protect us in both body and soul with your continual aid. May all that we do be pleasing to your Son and to you.

Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites
https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Welcome to Day 3 of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.

A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.

The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care, traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.

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Let us pray:

With loving provident care, O Mother Most Amiable, you covered us with your Scapular as a shield of defense against the Evil One. Through your assistance, may we bravely struggle against the powers of evil, always open to your Son Jesus Christ.

Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites
https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Welcome to Day 5 of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.

A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.

The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care, traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.

Let us pray:

O Mother of Fair Love, through your goodness, as your children, we are called to live in the spirit of Carmel. Help us to live in charity with one another, prayerful as Elijah of old, and mindful of our call to minister to God's people.

Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites
https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Welcome to Day 4 of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.

A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.

The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care, traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.

Let us pray:

When you gave us, Gracious Lady, the Scapular as our Habit, you called us to be not only servants, but also your own children. We ask you to gain for us from your Son the grace to live as your children in joy, peace and love.

Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites
https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Welcome to Day 3 of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.

A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.

The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care, traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.

Let us pray:

O Queen of Heaven, you gave us the Scapular as an outward sign by which we might be known as your faithful children. May we always wear it with honor by avoiding sin and imitating your virtues. Help us to be faithful to this desire of ours.

Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites
https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Bilingual Prayer Channel)

About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Welcome to Day 2 of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.

A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.

The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care, traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.

Let us pray:

Most Holy Mary, Our Mother, in your great love for us you gave us the Holy Scapular of Mount Carmel, having heard the prayers of your chosen son Saint Simon Stock. Help us now to wear it faithfully and with devotion. May it be a sign to us of our desire to grow in holiness.

Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites⁠https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer

Welcome to Day 1 of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode is the spoken version without background music, ideal for those who prefer to pray in silence or with fewer distractions.

A version with gentle background music will be released at a later date for those who enjoy a more reflective listening experience.

The Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a nine-day journey of trust in her motherly care.

This novena is traditionally prayed from July 7 through July 15 in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16. You are welcome to join at any time.

Let us pray:

O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity. O Star of the Sea, help and protect us. Show us that you are our Mother.

Prayer source: OLMC Lay Carmelites
https://olmlaycarmelites.org/resources/prayer

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Join us in praying for new Carmelite vocations as we ask Our Lord to raise up holy men and women to serve Him in the Discalced Carmelite Order.

Through the intercession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we pray for future friars, nuns, and Secular Carmelites who will embrace the Carmelite charism of prayer, contemplation, and friendship with Christ. May God awaken generous hearts to respond to His call and continue the mission of Carmel in our world today.

This prayer will published on the 3rd of each month. Whether you are discerning a vocation yourself, praying for a loved one, or supporting the growth of the Carmelite family, we invite you to unite your prayers with ours.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.St. Teresa of Jesus, pray for us.St. John of the Cross, pray for us.

Prayer written by Very Rev. Michael Berry, OCD for the Discalced Carmelite Friars Vocations Office, Washington Province | ocdfriarsvocation.org

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

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The Litany of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Letanía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen) is a beautiful prayer of praise and supplication honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary under her beloved Carmelite title. Inspired by Sacred Scripture and the rich spiritual tradition of Carmel, each invocation contemplates a different aspect of Mary’s role as Mother, Queen, Protectress, and perfect disciple of Christ.

Whether you belong to the Carmelite family or simply have a devotion to Our Lady, this litany invites you to entrust yourself to her maternal care and to follow her example of humility, faith, and complete surrender to God’s will.

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Entrust yourself to the loving protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary under her beloved title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This traditional litany invokes her maternal intercession through beautiful Carmelite titles, praying for perseverance, conversion, comfort in affliction, the dying, the souls in purgatory, and all who seek to grow closer to Christ.

As we begin the month of July and prepare for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16, may this prayer help deepen your love for the Mother of God and inspire greater confidence in her powerful intercession.

May Our Lady of Mount Carmel lead us ever closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Join us in praying this beautiful Daily Prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. As we entrust ourselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Brown Scapular, we ask for her maternal protection, guidance, and help in following Jesus more faithfully each day.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel reminds us of our Christian calling to live with humility, purity, obedience, charity, and trust in God’s will. Through her intercession, may our hearts be formed according to the Heart of Christ, and may we grow in prayer, peace, and love.

Whether you wear the Brown Scapular or simply have a devotion to Our Lady, take a few moments today to place yourself under her loving care and ask for her prayers.

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Join us in praying for new Carmelite vocations as we ask Our Lord to raise up holy men and women to serve Him in the Discalced Carmelite Order.

Through the intercession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we pray for future friars, nuns, and Secular Carmelites who will embrace the Carmelite charism of prayer, contemplation, and friendship with Christ. May God awaken generous hearts to respond to His call and continue the mission of Carmel in our world today.

This prayer is published on the 3rd of each month. Whether you are discerning a vocation yourself, praying for a loved one, or supporting the growth of the Carmelite family, we invite you to unite your prayers with ours.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
St. Teresa of Jesus, pray for us.
St. John of the Cross, pray for us.

Prayer written by Very Rev. Michael Berry, OCD for the Discalced Carmelite Friars Vocations Office, Washington Province | ocdfriarsvocation.org

#CarmeliteVocations #OurLadyOfMountCarmel #DiscalcedCarmelites #CatholicPrayer #Vocations #Carmel #PrayerForVocations

Begin the day by renewing your Carmelite Promise before the Lord. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, may we remain faithful in prayer, simplicity, and love, following Christ with perseverance and trust.

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠ (Prayers in English)
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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

Oración del Alma Enamorada

This beloved Carmelite prayer is traditionally attributed to St. John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church and one of the greatest mystics of the Christian tradition.

Written in the language of love, surrender, and union with God, the prayer expresses the soul’s complete trust in the Divine Will and its longing to belong entirely to Christ.

This recording presents the prayer in its original Spanish, preserving the beauty and depth of St. John’s spiritual language.

Whether used for prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection, these words invite us to entrust ourselves more fully to God and to discover, with St. John, that Christ alone is enough.

“The heavens are mine, and the earth is mine… because Christ is mine, and all things are mine in Him.”

Saint John of the Cross (1542–1591)

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

The Rule of Saint Albert — Complete Text

Written in the early thirteenth century by Albert of Jerusalem for a small band of hermits living near the spring on Mount Carmel, the Rule of Saint Albert is the foundational charter of Carmelite life. It is brief - just twenty-four paragraphs - and yet it holds everything: solitude and community, silence and labor, the armor of God and the tenderness of a prior who meets his brothers at the door.

This episode presents the complete Rule in a single reading, without commentary, offered as an invitation to listen slowly and let the words do their work.

After releasing the Rule one paragraph at a time, this is the full text gathered in one place — for those who want to sit with it whole.

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.

The Rule of Saint Albert is a contemplative audio series within Contemplation and Castanets, offering a slow, prayerful listening to the foundational rule of the Carmelite Order.
Written in the thirteenth century by Saint Albert of Jerusalem, the Rule is presented one paragraph at a time, read without commentary and followed by silence. This series is intended as an audio divina, an invitation to attentive listening, interior reflection, and fidelity lived over time.
Podcast presented by ⁠⁠alittlepilgrim⁠⁠

The Rule of Saint Albert is a contemplative audio series within Contemplation and Castanets, offering a slow, prayerful listening to the foundational rule of the Carmelite Order.
Written in the thirteenth century by Saint Albert of Jerusalem, the Rule is presented one paragraph at a time, read without commentary and followed by silence. This series is intended as an audio divina, an invitation to attentive listening, interior reflection, and fidelity lived over time.
Podcast presented by ⁠⁠alittlepilgrim⁠⁠

The Rule of Saint Albert is a contemplative audio series within Contemplation and Castanets, offering a slow, prayerful listening to the foundational rule of the Carmelite Order.
Written in the thirteenth century by Saint Albert of Jerusalem, the Rule is presented one paragraph at a time, read without commentary and followed by silence. This series is intended as an audio divina, an invitation to attentive listening, interior reflection, and fidelity lived over time.
Podcast presented by ⁠⁠alittlepilgrim⁠⁠

The Rule of Saint Albert is a contemplative audio series within Contemplation and Castanets, offering a slow, prayerful listening to the foundational rule of the Carmelite Order.
Written in the thirteenth century by Saint Albert of Jerusalem, the Rule is presented one paragraph at a time, read without commentary and followed by silence. This series is intended as an audio divina, an invitation to attentive listening, interior reflection, and fidelity lived over time.
Podcast presented by ⁠⁠alittlepilgrim⁠⁠

The Rule of Saint Albert is a contemplative audio series within Contemplation and Castanets, offering a slow, prayerful listening to the foundational rule of the Carmelite Order.
Written in the thirteenth century by Saint Albert of Jerusalem, the Rule is presented one paragraph at a time, read without commentary and followed by silence. This series is intended as an audio divina, an invitation to attentive listening, interior reflection, and fidelity lived over time.
Podcast presented by ⁠⁠alittlepilgrim⁠⁠