The Enduring Wisdom of Carmel: Amazing Grace
Fr. Ernest Larkin is an American Carmelite theologian and teacher. He gave the keynote address at the first Australian Catholic Charismatic Conference in Melbourne on 1 June 1974; this article is the text of that address.
Contemplative Prayer in Carmelite Spirituality
In Carmelite spirituality, contemplative prayer is the practice of becoming present to God so that God may increasingly become present within us. It is less about saying something to God and more about creating the interior silence in which we can listen, receive, and simply remain with God.
From Asking to Listening
The Evolution of Prayer in the Carmelite Journey
Praying Alone Together Blog
My name is Fr. Tracy O’Sullivan, O. Carm. My dream late in life is to teach people how to pray. Mature prayer is not about what we want but what an all-loving God wants for us. It is a long journey between our desires and God’s desires. In the end, it is all about true love.
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.
Who is Teresa of Avila
There Is No Saint Carmel.
Who is Saint Teresa of Avila?
Who is St. Thérèse of Lisieux?
There Is No Saint Carmel.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Who is Albert of Jerusalem?
There Is No Saint Carmel.
Saint Albert of Jerusalem – Bishop & Lawgiver of Carmel… The Rule of Carmel…
Who is Edith Stein?
There Is No Saint Carmel.
Edith Stein is a saint whose life speaks across generations, inspiring all who seek to live their faith with depth and courage.
Who is Titus Brandsma?
There Is No Saint Carmel.
Titus Brandsma is a saint whose life speaks across generations, inspiring all who seek to live their faith with depth and courage.