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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…
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