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Carmelite Conversations Podcast
July 15, 2019

The Use of God’s Gifts with Deacon Rusty Baldwin

We are beginning a new monthly series of talks by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, a Secular Discalced Carmelite who gives a presentation to our Community in Dayton each month. These are recorded live during our Holy Hours. In this program, Deacon Baldwin compares ...
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The Use of God’s Gifts with Deacon Rusty Baldwin
Oct. 4, 2016

Joy in Suffering

There is perhaps no greater challenge for those of us who are pursuing the spiritual life then that apparent dichotomy of pain and joy. St. Paul tells us that we must, like him, be a person of joy, and in fact, we should expect to experience joy even in ...
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Joy in Suffering
Aug. 23, 2016

How to Introduce Contemplative Prayer to Children With Guest: Colleen Sollinger, OCDS

Parents have a very important obligation to teach their children how to pray. Secular Discalced Carmelite, Colleen Sollinger, has much to share with us on this topic. She is a mother of 6 and has homeschooled all of them. 2 of the 6 are in college now. S...
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How to Introduce Contemplative Prayer to Children With Guest: Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
March 22, 2016

A Reflection on Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation has rightly been called by a number of names, including confession, the Sacrament of forgiveness, and the Sacrament of healing. It is less well known by what is perhaps its most important name, and its most important benef...
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A Reflection on Reconciliation
Jan. 13, 2014

What Should Go Into A Rule of Life?

The original founders of the Order of Carmel found it necessary to identify a Rule by which they could conduct their daily activities and stay focused on what was most important. This is no less important for us today. We all need to have some basic guid...
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What Should Go Into A Rule of Life?
Nov. 25, 2013

Homeschooling with the Carmelite Saints

How are these two homeschooling moms using the Carmelite Saints in teaching their children? Host Frances Harry interviews guests Colleen Sollinger and Connie Rossini about this topic. Colleen is a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites and h...
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Homeschooling with the Carmelite Saints
July 13, 2012

Spiritual Direction

“In this particular program, Mark and Frances explore the nature of Spiritual Direction and its importance in helping one achieve holiness. They first discuss the objectives of Spiritual Direction and the reasons why someone should engage with a Spiritua...
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Spiritual Direction