"Carmel Teaches the Church how to Pray." - Pope Francis

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.

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.

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.

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.

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