Rediscovering The Institution of the First Monks

Among the treasures preserved in the Carmelite Institute of North America Archives is a remarkable four-part lecture series recorded in 1996 by Paul Chandler, O.Carm.

Patterns of Prayer

Heart to Heart with Mary, Our Sister – A reflection on the talk presented at Into the Land of Carmel 2026 by Mother Madonna of the Assumption and Sister Veronica of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

A Week of Prayer, Learning & Fraternity

This past week, approximately 60 people gathered at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois, for the annual Into the Land of Carmel retreat.

Go Back! Traveling the desert road toward purpose

In “Go Back! Traveling the desert road toward purpose,” retreat guests at Into the Land of Carmel 2026, reflected on the paradoxical nature of spiritual progress.

Youth Voices of Carmel @ CCHS

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.

Fr. Eugene Bettinger’s 50th Anniversary

Fr Eugene Bettinger, O.Carm. Celebrates 50 Years as an Ordained Carmelite Priest… Hear (or read) his reflection on his Carmelite Journey!

Moving from Contemplative Prayer to Contemplation

A Webinar Sponsored by the Carmelite Institute of North America and Presented by Fr. Tracy O’Sullivan, O.Carm.

The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Carmelite Spirituality