An apostolate of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites community of Our Mother of Good Counsel in Dayton, Ohio.

Carmelite Conversations Podcast

The Carmelite Conversations podcast discusses Carmelite Spirituality and its application to our busy lives. Whether you're a Secular Carmelite or just interested in Carmelite saints, you'll enjoy the hundreds of podcast episodes in our archive and the new ones we publish each week.

Recent Episodes

OCDS Formation

Evangelical Counsels and Perfection

June 5, 2023

What are the Evangelical Counsels and why are they important to Carmelites? This homily by Deacon Baldwin was given to the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites in Dayton during a Community meeting Holy Hour.

Interior Castle St. Teresa Of Avila

Interior Castle (part 6): Fifth Dwelling Place; New Life in Christ, Fragments of Heaven

May 26, 2023

As we continue the journey through the interior castle, we grow deeper and deeper in our intimacy and relationship with the Lord. The 5th Dwelling Place can be understood to be the joining of hands in spiritual courtship wit…

St. Therese Of Lisieux

St. Therese: Being and doing for the Lord

May 16, 2023

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.

St. John Of The Cross

St. John of the Cross’ Light in the Dark

May 6, 2023

How does the teaching of St. John of the Cross help us to be “light” in the “dark” that surrounds us in our day?  This presentation by Deacon Baldwin was given to the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites in Dayton for their…

Interior Castle St. Teresa Of Avila

Interior Castle (part 5): Fourth Dwelling Place; Transition & Transformation

April 21, 2023

This is an exciting mansion as God begins to take the lead becoming much more active in the soul, while the soul becomes more passive and receptive to God, more fully surrendering to Him, especially in prayer.

Interior Castle St. Teresa Of Avila

Interior Castle (part 4): Third Dwelling Place; Pioneer or Settler?

March 23, 2023

In reference to the third dwelling place/mansion, St. Teresa of Avila tells us that she believes “that through the goodness of God there are many of these souls in the world.” This episode highlights some of the big issues a…

St. Joseph

The extraordinary--but ordinary--life of St. Joseph

March 13, 2023

In the month of March, the Church celebrates the feast of the great St. Joseph, Patron Saint of the Universal Church.  He is also the Protector of the Discalced Carmelite Order.

Interior Castle St. Teresa Of Avila

Interior Castle (part 3): Second dwelling place, the seed is germinating, the battle intensifies

March 9, 2023

The Second Dwelling Place or Mansion pertains to souls who have already begun to practice prayer and have heard the calls of the Lord.  Hence, the seed planted in the first mansion is now starting to germinate and sprout roo…

Recent Blog Posts

How to pray the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office)

Whether you want to pray the Liturgy of the Hours in a print book, phone app, or podcast, this is your place to start.

58 ideas for what to do for Lent this year

Looking for new ideas for how to pray and observe Lent this year? Here are 58 great ones!

Find a Discalced Secular Carmelite Community near you

Here's the easiest way to find a Discalced Secular Carmelite Community near you, along with information about the Carmelite Order.