Fr. Gregory Houck,O.Carm.

Fr. Gregory Houck, O.Carm., discusses how he came to Carmel in this excerpt from his Behind the Shield “Carmelite Journey” interview.

Video and Transcript.

Who is Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity?

Introduction by Sr. Helena of Mary, O.Carm.

Video and Written Trainscript

Contemplative Prayer

October 25, 2025 | OLMC, Joliet, IL

Fr. Tracy began his teachings on Contemplative Prayer, focusing on God’s schedule not our schedule, a concept we’re all familiar with but often overlook.

New Chair of the Center for Carmelite Studies

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Fr. Craig Morrison, O.Carm., newly appointed Chair of the Center for Carmelite Studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Newsletter for November 2025, No. 11

Welcome to the eleventh edition of the Laudato Si’ Action Plan Newsletter of the Carmelite PCM Province. This electronic newsletter is intended to inform the members and partners of this province on our collective commitment to living the values of Laudato Si’ –hearing and responding to the cries of the earth and the cries of the poor.

Who is Teresa of Avila

There Is No Saint Carmel.
Who is Saint Teresa of Avila?

BOOK REVIEW

The Tears of Things:
Prophetic WIsdom for an Age of Outrage
by Richard Rohr, OFM

Convergent Books, 2025, 205pp
reviewed by Gregory Houck, O.Carm.

Foundation Stones

Foundation Stones is by far the most requested book I distribute across the Province and beyond – both in print and online.

Who is Albert of Jerusalem?

There Is No Saint Carmel.

Saint Albert of Jerusalem – Bishop & Lawgiver of Carmel… The Rule of Carmel…

BOOK REVIEW

Carmel and Music

by Simon Nolan, O.Carm. | Carmelite Media, 2020, 109 pp
reviewed by Gregory Houck, O.Carm.