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

LECTIO DIVINA HANDBOOK

The Lay Carmelite Office of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary recently published…
Guidance for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Lectio Divina for the Lay Carmelite Communitites of the Most Pure Heart of Mary

Praying with Brother Lawrence of the Recurrectrion

“We look for methods to learn how to love God. We want to get there by I don’t know how many practices. A multitude of methods makes it more difficult for us to remain in God’s presence. Isn’t it much shorter and more direct to just do everything for the love of God?”

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.

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.”

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 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.