Newsletter for January 2026, No. 12
Welcome to the twelfth 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.
A Pope Leo book club? Count me in
When asked in a Dec. 2 in-flight press conference about what was on his mind during the conclave, Leo credited a book he had read “many years ago” that highlighted “a type of prayer and spirituality where one simply gives his life to the Lord and allows the Lord to lead.”
Thank You & Have a Blessed Christmas!
Thank you so much for spending time with us and for watching our content. We truly hope you’re enjoying our series on the Carmelite saints, the rich history and spirituality of Carmel, and the personal Carmelite Journeys shared by friars, sisters, nuns, and lay members of the Carmelite family.
Writing an Icon | Lourdes Crabtree, T.O.Carm.
My first experience of writing an icon was about ten years ago. I had a very busy year and decided to take a week off and attend an icon workshop that was recommended by several Carmelite priests and the Regional Coordinator at the time.
Interview with Fr. Tom Schrader, O.Carm. | Society of the Little Flower
I sat down with Fr. Tom in early December to talk about the Society of the Little Flower and how its mission of promoting devotion to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus enables Carmelites throughout the world to make a difference in people’s lives. Join us for a conversation about that mission, the Darien Campus, and the Carmelites.
Who is Saint John of the Cross?
Presented by Fr. Jack Welch, O.Carm., in front of the Stained Glass interpretation of The Dark Night in the Museum on the Carmelite Campus in Darien, IL.
Interview with Cindy Perazzo, T.O.Carm. | Provincial Coordinator for the PCM Lay Carmelite Office
In this interview, Cindy discusses how the office operates, what support it provides to the Lay Carmelite community and how it works to spread and grow Carmelite spirituality.
New Assistant Coordinator at National Shrine of St. Thérèse
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Fr. Chris Kulig, O.Carm., newly appointed Assistant Coordinator at the National Shrine of St. Thérèse on the Carmelite Campus in Darien, IL
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