Engaging the World But Not of the World, with Mark Olson, OCDS
In John 17: 14-16, Jesus states that we do not belong to the world. Still, He prays not that we be taken from the world, but that we may have the strength to resist evil. What do the Carmelite Saints have to say about remaining in God while being in the ...
What the Soul is to the Body, by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
How are we (as Carmelites/Christians) to be to the world what the soul is to the body? What do our Carmelite Doctors of the Church teach us? How are we in the world but not of the world? What is the soul? How does it operate? What is its relationship...
Mystery: The Threshold of Divine Love, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Deacon Baldwin helps the listener to understand the word “mystery” as it applies to faith in God. He explains how the mystery of God goes beyond our intellect and reason. He then proceeds to introduce the steps to enter into the mystery of Divine Love.
Part 4: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
4th in the Series: featuring Père Jacques de Jésus, OCD (1900 – 1945) Père Jacques (aka Lucien Bunel) was a French Roman Catholic priest who became a Discalced Carmelite Friar. He was born in France in 1900 and died in 1945. He lived through two eart...
Part 3: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
3rd in the Series: featuring St. Maria Maravillas of Jesus, OCD (1891-1974) During the life of St. Maria Maravillas, a Discalced Carmelite nun and foundress, Spain was going through much upheaval. Religious persecution increased daily. In this convers...
Part 2: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
Second in the Series: featuring General Louis-Gaston de Sonis In this podcast, the conversation focuses on the life of General Louis-Gaston de Sonis, from France. Born in 1825 and 1887. He was a husband, father of 12, a military officer and a member o...
Part 1: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
In our day, there is much social upheaval and unrest and a strident political atmosphere. Additionally, living during the pandemic of Covid-19, has caused many pressures and struggles for the whole world. “Courage in the Face of Opposition” is needed as...
Inspired by the Holy Spirt, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
We all are called by Heaven, but how many of us hear it? How many answer the call? What help do we receive in order to answer the call and fulfill the call? In this podcast, Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS, examines the “call.” Here, he specifically addres...
Litany of Flights, a conversation with poet Laura Reece Hogan, with Tim Bete, OCDS
Laura Reece Hogan is a is a professed Third Order Carmelite and the award-winning author of the chapbook O Garden-Dweller and a book of spiritual theology, I Live, No Longer I. Laura earned a law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles Scho...
The Beatitudes” presented by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
The blessings from God are considered in this presentation in the light of Evangelical Perfection.
A Father’s Heart, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
St. Joseph is becoming more and more prominent in the eyes of the Church. It wasn’t long ago that St. Joseph’s name was added to the Eucharistic Prayers in the Masses of the Catholic Church. Fr. Don Calloway also wrote a wonderful book in 2020 called “...
The Spiritual Nature of Work: Reflections on Bro. Lawrence and Practicing the Presence of God, with Tim Bete, OCDS
Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection's book The Practice of the Presence of God is a spiritual classic and provides great insight into the important of our secular work to uniting us with God. In this podcast, Tim Bete, OCDS, summarizes Brother Lawrence'...
Therese Poems by Sarah Law, with Tim Bete, OCDS
Poet Sarah Law talks about her new book Therese: Poems, which is a wonderful way to meditate on the life of St. Therese of Lisieux. Sarah also reads several poems. The book can be purchased at: Paraclete Press: https://paracletepress.com/collections/vend...
The Dark Night of the Soul—Preparing to Meet the Beloved by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS.
Dec. 14th is the Solemnity/Feast of St. John of the Cross, a Discalced Carmelite and Doctor of the Church. He is often referred to as Doctor Mysticus or Doctor of Love. He is a great Saint for Advent with his writings centering on mystery, darkness, in...
Mary in the Life and Writings of St. John of the Cross by Lynn Bete, OCDS
St. John of the Cross is known as one of the greatest Spanish Poets. Thankfully, he was asked to expound upon his poems which resulted in the classics we may be familiar with…such as “The Spiritual Canticle,” “The Dark Night,” and “The Living Flame of L...
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...
The 6 Ms with Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
What are the obligations of a person who becomes a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites? An easy way to remember them is to abbreviate them and call them the “6 M’s.” Colleen Sollinger, a professed member of the Secular Order of Discalce...
Communism, Carmel, and the Cure with host Frances Harry, OCDS and Angela Winfield, OCDS
The famous sun miracle at the Church approved apparition in Fatima, Portugal on Oct. 13, 1917 remains a topic of discussion among many Catholics. Over a hundred years have passed since it occurred, yet we are still deriving great fruit from it. In this...
Whoever lives in the presence of so good a friend, a homily by Fr. John MacQuarrie
On Oct. 15, 2020, Fr. John MacQuarrie gave this homily at the Feast Day Mass of St. Teresa of Avila. What is piercing your heart? Is it the anger and confusion of our times in this world, in the church, in politics? Or is it the flaming arrow of God’s ...
Mt. Zion with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Mountains are a privileged place of prayer. Jesus often went up the mountain to pray. In Hebrews 12:22-24 we are invited to come to Mt. Zion, the City of the Living God. What is this call? How should we answer this call? What is our responsibility i...
Transfiguration Encounter with Deacon Rusty Baldwin. OCDS
Deacon Rusty Baldwin. OCDS, gives a talk about the Transfiguration.
Our Lady Queen of Peace with Herb Edwards, OCDS
Herb Edwards, OCDS, gave a wonderful talk about Our Lady Queen of Peace at our September 2020 OCDS Community meeting. The very beginning of the talk was cut off but the talk was so amazing, we still wanted to share it with you here.
St. Pope John Paul II and the Blessed Virgin Mary by Paul Adams, OCDS
Paul Adams, OCDS, provides insights on St. Pope John Paul II and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Maintaining our Carmelite Identity by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
In this talk, Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS, discusses how to maintain our Carmelite identity.