An apostolate of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites community of Our Mother of Good Counsel in Dayton, Ohio.
Carmelite Conversations Podcast
May 16, 2023

St. Therese: Being and doing for the Lord

St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, known as “the little flower,” was prophetically called by Pope Pius X, the “greatest saint of modern times.”  Time continues to echo her greatness.

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Feb. 10, 2023

St. Therese’s Influence on a Priest’s Vocation

What a joy it is to hear how a Saint has particularly influenced someone!  Today’s Carmelite Conversation details how St. Therese of Lisieux helped a priest in his vocation.

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Dec. 5, 2022

“God, Be Yourself My Sanctity.” (Part 2) St. Therese of Lisieux

In this presentation, Frances Harry, OCDS, speculates on what it looks like when God is our sanctity, especially as seen in the life and words of St. Therese of Lisieux.

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Dec. 2, 2022

“God, Be Yourself My Sanctity” (Part 1) St. Therese of Lisieux

Frances Harry, OCDS, discusses, “God, Be Yourself My Sanctity," a phrase used by St. Therese of Lisieux in her famous prayer, “The Act of Oblation to Merciful Love,” found in her book, “Story of a Soul.

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Nov. 25, 2022

A Model for Parents: Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin

Tim Bete, OCDS, interviews Annette Goulden, OCDS, about her book, Rooted in Love: Louis and Zélie Martin: Models of Married Love, Family Life, and Everyday Holiness.

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Sept. 18, 2019

After the Offering with St. Therese of Lisieux

St. Therese’s famous prayer, “The Act of Oblation to Merciful Love” is rich with spiritual concepts for us to ponder, especially the recognition of our poverty and weakness, yet pulsating desire to console Jesus in every way. Knowing souls were rejecting...

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Sept. 18, 2019

St. Therese of Lisieux: A Willing Victim of Merciful Love

If you read St. Therese's Act of Oblation to Merciful Love, you will no doubt discover some terminology that might sound a little harsh to the modern ear. Terms like victim, holocaust, and martyr are not words that are cast about lightheartedly these day...

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Aug. 21, 2019

The Act of Oblation to Merciful Love of St. Therese of Lisieux

If you are looking for a deeper understanding of the nature of the Lord's call to all baptized souls, and you want to discover the depth of commitment and devotion to which a soul can be carried, then you will want to listen to this series. Mark and Fran...

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Jan. 3, 2017

The Christmas Grace and Epiphany of St. Therese of Lisieux

St. Therese of Lisieux is a Giant Soul among the Saints being one of the Doctors of the Church. On this her birthday (Jan 2), Guest Marika Zimmerman and Host Frances Harry talk about her famous Christmas Conversion. We go into a great deal of in-depth di...

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Nov. 2, 2016

Lessons from St. Therese of Lisieux on Death and Dying

As we approach All Saints Day and All Souls Day, our thoughts turn to the topic of “Death & Dying.” Many people try to avoid thinking about that topic, as it brings on feelings of anxiety…or gloom…or fear. The fact of the matter is, we gain much wisdom b...

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Oct. 27, 2012

The “Last Conversations” of St Therese of Lisieux part 1

In this program, Mark and Frances will begin a series on the “Last Conversations” of St Therese of Lisieux. This is a collection of the statements and brief writings from her last months on earth. These reflections are very rich in spiritual depth and in...

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Oct. 24, 2011

St. Therese of Lisieux

This program explores the details of the earlthly life of St Therese. Through Mark and Frances’ discussion with someone who has actully visited Lisieux and the childhood home of Therese and the convent where she lived the last stages of her young life, t...

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
Oct. 10, 2011

St. Therese – Suffering

This program discusses the reality of suffering in the spiritual life. More importantly, St Therese of Lisieux helps us understand the great value of accepting our everyday trials and sufferings, and how to transform them into a deeper experience of Lov...

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...
April 11, 2011

St. Therese of Lisieux

This program focuses on St Therese of Lisieux. We explore the major events of her childhood, the events that led to her entry into Carmel and the significant contribution she made in her short life. We focus primarily on her most famous work, The Story o...

Listen to the episode

The player is loading ...