Carmel teaches
the Church how to pray.
-Pope Francis & Pope Benedict XV
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The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Saturday April 5th
Sunday April 6th
The Fifth Week of Lent
Night Prayer
Monday April 7th
Tuesday April 8th
Wednesday April 9th
Thursday April 10th
Friday April 11th
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Night Prayer
Embrace the Spirit of Lent
with Prayer & Meditation
Praying the Stations of the Cross and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary during Lent provides us with an opportunity to reflect on Jesus Christ’s immense love and sacrifice.
During Lent, meditation can deepen our spiritual awareness, foster humility, and help us focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, ultimately strengthening our relationship with God.
Featured Hymn
Lyrics & Music: Audrey Assad & Matt Maher; Copyright © 2010 River Oaks Music Company/Matt Maher Designee (BMI) (adm. at EMICMGPublishing.com)/ Thankyou Music (PRS) (adm. worldwide at EMICMGPublishing.com, excluding Europe, which is adm. at kingswaysongs.com.
Vocals & Piano: Anna May Rudolph.
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for March
For families in crisis
“Let us pray that broken families
might discover the cure for
their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts,
even in their differences.”
Jubilee Year 2025
The Holy Father has announced that 2025 will be a Jubilee Year, something which happens every 25 years.
The theme for Jubilee 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” and it will be a year of hope for a world suffering from the impacts of war, the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the climate crisis.
The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds
of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within
both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation of a
new heaven and a new earth, when,
with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen.
The Rosary
Pray the Rosary
in English and Spanish
with the Carmelites here
or on SoundCloud.
Rece el Rosario
en inglés y español
con los Carmelitas aquí
o en SoundCloud.
Prayers for Peace
As wars continue in Ukraine and The Holy Land, Pope Francis has reminded us to think about and pray for populations suffering from war. “Do not forget the tormented Ukraine and think of the Palestinian and Israeli people. May the Lord bring about a just peace.”
— Pope Francis, General Audience
November 8, 2023
Iconography
Praying with Spiritual Icons is an ancient practice still used by Eastern Rite Catholics and the Orthodox Church today. Icons present holy images and symbols that invite us to a still, contemplative space, deepening our connection with God. The Icons in our videos are intended to enhance the experience of praying the Liturgy of the Hours.
Many of the Icons we use are written by Carmelite friars. New Icons will appear beginning in the Third Week of Ordinary Time and thereafter, changing through the different liturgical seasons of the Church. We will do our best to briefly explain the symbols found in these icons and list resources for users who wish to learn more about the tradition of this sacred art form.
If praying with Icons interests you, here is a link to a guide that might be helpful.
Additional Reading
”Behold the Beauty of the Lord: Praying with Icons “
by Henri JM Nouwen
”Praying with Icons “
by Jim Forrest
”The Open Door “
by Frederica Mathewes-Green
“The Nativity”
Written by
Bro. Filiberto Oregel, O. Carm.
“Resurrection of Christ”
Written by
Bro. Filiberto Oregel, O. Carm.
“Christ the Pantocrator”
Written by
Daryl Moresco, O. Carm.
“Christ of the Gospels”
Written by
Bro. Filiberto Oregel, O. Carm.
“Certainly, I find that the starting point for prayer
has to be a brief moment
of self-awareness:
an acknowledgment of how
I find myself right then —
peaceful…
troubled…
restless…
joyous…
preoccupied…
angry…
questioning…
Whatever the mood,
this is what I bring to prayer…[.]”
“Upon This Mountain: Prayer in the Carmelite Tradition”
by Mary McCormack, OCD.
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