Carmelite Conversations Podcast
Our Aptitude for Receiving God’s Grace by Deacon Mark Danis
Sept. 22, 2024

Our Aptitude for Receiving God’s Grace by Deacon Mark Danis

What can we do to be better predisposed to receive God’s Grace leading to Union with Him?  We know that “only the pure of heart see God.”  So, how do we purify our hearts most effectively?  Discalced Secular Carmelite Deacon Mark Danis gives us great insights on this topic and quotes St. Elizabeth …
Christmas Preparation for Carmelites
Dec. 11, 2023

Christmas Preparation for Carmelites

Deacon Mark Danis, OCDS, shares ways to prepare during Advent for the birth of our Lord. He provides suggestions specific for Secular Carmelites. This talk was given during a Holy Hour.
A Soul of Silence: Sister Elizabeth of the Trinity
Feb. 3, 2023

A Soul of Silence: Sister Elizabeth of the Trinity

Deacon Mark Danis, OCDS, shares reflections about the short book, A Soul of Silence: Sister Elizabeth of the Trinity.
The Famous Prayer of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity with  Frances Harry, OCDS
Nov. 8, 2020

The Famous Prayer of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity with Frances Harry, OCDS

On this day, Nov. 8, the feast day of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, join me in praying her famous prayer known as “O My God, Trinity whom I Adore.”  It is a prayer that is very deep with much to ponder.  This translation came from the book, “Drink of the...
St Elizabeth of the Trinity and prayer to the Trinity
Dec. 19, 2019

St Elizabeth of the Trinity and prayer to the Trinity

What would it be like to fully experience the Trinity dwelling in you at all times.? What might it be like to live with continual spiritual guidance and direction, to experience rest and consolation, to know that you are confirmed in reality of an eterna...
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity and our Incarnation in Christ
Nov. 8, 2016

Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity and our Incarnation in Christ

One of the most profound and important teachings of the New Testament is our need to, as St. Paul says, "Put On Christ." We must actually allow Christ to both continue to live His life through us, and renew His mystery of salvation for those come in cont...
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity:  Beginning the Journey of Sainthood
Oct. 18, 2016

Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity: Beginning the Journey of Sainthood

It is not everyday that we get a new Carmelite Saint, but it happened again on 16 October of 2016 when the Church Canonized Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity. In this conversation Mark and Frances discuss the importance of St. Elizabeth's Canonization, her ...
Elizabeth of the Trinity III
Dec. 5, 2011

Elizabeth of the Trinity III

“This particular program deals with our univeral vocation in Christ. As baptized Christians, we are all called to Union with God through Christ. This conversation explores our call to build ourselves into Holy Temples where the Trinity might dwell and wh...
Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity II
Nov. 28, 2011

Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity II

“This program picks up on the biographical sketch of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity after her entry into Carmel. It then goes on to explore some of her major writings, both her individual retreats and her letters. Blessed Elizabeth understood very clea...
Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity II
Nov. 21, 2011

Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity II

“This program offers a brief biographical sketch of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity. Blessed Elizabeth was a Carmelite nun who lived in France and died in her early twenties, in 1906. Her remarkable writings are considered materpieces of spiritual insig...