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Patience & Faith… and Gardening.

Row of colorful autumn leaves (green, yellow, orange, red, brown) lined up along weathered blue wooden planks on a rustic surface.

As we ponder the parable of the Patient Gardener, here is a fun little story that points out some silly ways our impatience and our desire to control God’s Garden often cause us to put wasteful effort into things that God has already thought to take care of.

From the Carmelite Heart

Brown textured heart outline on a black background, symbolizing love or affection.

Out of love’s mysterious longing we have found Carmel—or Carmel has found us.

Kathleen Richardville, T.O.Carm

Youth Voices of Carmel @ CCHS

Group of high-school students seated in a church chapel, listening to two friars, with a blue banner reading 'What brings you joy?' and a Carmel crest logo on the left.

This collaborative project seeks to flip the script. Rather than presenting a scripted message to young people, Religious and Lay Carmelites are invited to listen first, allowing youth to lead the conversation through their own questions, experiences, and perspectives. Together, these conversations open a dialogue centered on what it means to live Carmel in the 21st century through the eyes and voices of today’s youth.

Meet Fr. Filiberto!

I got to sit down with the newly ordained Carmelite Friar, Fr. Filiberto! We talked about his Carmelite Journey and one of his unique ministries. And we have some exciting things coming soon about Fr. Filiberto’s ICON WRITING!

Living Our Faith

Blogs and Podcasts produced by Carmelites about Carmelite Spirituality.

New Beginnings

On February 12, 2026, the Whitefriars Hall community came together to honor and celebrate the enduring contributions of two individuals who have shaped the Carmelite
experience for so many.