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.

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.

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.

Who is St. Thérèse of Lisieux?

There Is No Saint Carmel.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

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.