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Carmelite Conversations Podcast
Oct. 19, 2020

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...
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Communism, Carmel, and the Cure with host Frances Harry, OCDS and Angela Winfield, OCDS
Oct. 18, 2020

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 ...
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Whoever lives in the presence of so good a friend, a homily by Fr. John MacQuarrie
Oct. 15, 2020

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...
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Mt. Zion with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Sept. 14, 2020

Transfiguration Encounter with Deacon Rusty Baldwin. OCDS

Deacon Rusty Baldwin. OCDS, gives a talk about the Transfiguration.
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Transfiguration Encounter with Deacon Rusty Baldwin. OCDS
Sept. 14, 2020

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.
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Our Lady Queen of Peace with Herb Edwards, OCDS
July 25, 2020

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.
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St. Pope John Paul II and the Blessed Virgin Mary by Paul Adams, OCDS
July 2, 2020

Maintaining our Carmelite Identity by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS

In this talk, Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS, discusses how to maintain our Carmelite identity.
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Maintaining our Carmelite Identity by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
June 15, 2020

Mystical Union with Mary presented by Frances Harry, OCDS

Carmelites are well aware of the spiritual journey climbing Mt. Carmel to grow in union with our Lord.  What may be passing under our radar is the Mystical Union with our Blessed Virgin Mary. This program addresses what that union is, what Marian souls e...
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Mystical Union with Mary presented by Frances Harry, OCDS
March 25, 2020

He is Near by from Mark Danis, OCDS, recorded by Frances Harry, OCDS

Many of us are homebound right now due to the pandemic of the coronavirus. The whole world is experiencing this scourging. What are we as Secular Discalced Carmelites called to do. Mark highlights some aspects of our Carmelite Charism that are particular...
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He is Near by from Mark Danis, OCDS, recorded by Frances Harry, OCDS
March 25, 2020

On Spiritual Communions with Frances Harry, OCDS

Since most of us, all over the world, are not able to physically go to Mass and received Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, due to the pandemic coronavirus, we have a unique opportunity to intensify our spiritual practice of spiritual communions. St. Teresa...
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On Spiritual Communions  with Frances Harry, OCDS
March 11, 2020

The Well-Ordered Life by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS

Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS, gave a homily on The Well-Ordered Life at our March 2020 Community meeting and holy Hour.
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The Well-Ordered Life by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS
March 11, 2020

“The Angel of the Lord Declared Unto Mary”: Our vocation to Carmel through the Lens of the Angelus by Marika Zimmerman, OCDS

Marika Zimmerman, OCDS, gave this presentation at our March 2020 Community meeting.   Bibliography Nine Themes in Carmelite Spirituality - 6. Carmel is Marian by Fr. Patrick Thomas McMahon, O.Carm. https://ocarm.org/en/content/ocarm/nine-themes-carme...
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“The Angel of the Lord Declared Unto Mary”: Our vocation to Carmel through the Lens of the Angelus by Marika Zimmerman, OCDS
Feb. 14, 2020

Reflections on Poverty presented by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS

Material and spiritual attachments are BIG roadblocks to our growing union with the Lord. This presentation by Deacon Baldwin, himself a Secular Discalced Carmelite, helps one ponder how to live out the Evangelical Counsel of Poverty in one’s own life. I...
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Reflections on Poverty presented by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS
Feb. 14, 2020

Mary in Scripture presented by Chris Cotter, OCDS

For 2020, our OCDS Community in Dayton, Ohio, has the theme of "Mary, Our Mother” for all of our community presentations. This month’s presentation is on “Mary in Scripture.” There are some eye-opening analogies and topologies presented in this talk that...
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Mary in Scripture presented by Chris Cotter, OCDS
Jan. 17, 2020

“Little Child of Our Mother Mary” by Frances Harry, OCDS

It’s no surprise to learn of the great devotion St. Therese of Lisieux had for our Mother Mary. She was immersed in Marian devotion from her birth, being born into a family that all loved Mary. The focus of this presentation is on four aspects of Therese...
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“Little Child of Our Mother Mary” by Frances Harry, OCDS
Jan. 17, 2020

“The Baptism of the Lord” by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS

This is a reflection given on the feast of the Baptism of our Lord that focuses on the sacrament of Baptism itself as well as our own Baptism in light of our vocation to Carmel.
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“The Baptism of the Lord” by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
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...
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St Elizabeth of the Trinity and prayer to the Trinity
Dec. 10, 2019

The link between contemplative prayer and poetry

Frances Harry, OCDS, interviews poet Tim Bete, OCDS, about the link between contemplative prayer and poetry, including the "secret wisdom" discussed by St. John of the Cross the the concept of "creative intuition" discussed by Jacques Maritain. Books of ...
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The link between contemplative prayer and poetry
Dec. 10, 2019

How should we approach the poetry of St. John of the Cross?

Fraces Harry, OCDS, interviews poet Tim Bete, OCDS, about the poetry of St. John of the Cross. Below are resources and links to things mentioned in the podcast. Books of poetry by Tim Bete: The Raw Stillness of Heaven, Wanderings of an Ordinary Pilgrim P...
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How should we approach the poetry of St. John of the Cross?
Dec. 10, 2019

On St. Joseph and his purity and humility, with Tammy Jetton, OCDS

Tammy Jetton, OCDS, gives a talk about St. Joseph during a meeting of the Dayton Secular Community's monthly meeting.
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On St. Joseph and his purity and humility, with Tammy Jetton, OCDS
Dec. 10, 2019

The language of God, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin

This is an episode in the 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 discus...
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The language of God, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin
Oct. 19, 2019

St. Teresa’s Devotion to St. Joseph presented by Chris Cotter, OCDS

Reflecting on St. Teresa of Avila’s devotion to St. Joseph, we see that it comes from her own personal life experience and intercession with St. Joseph. This reflection is based on an except from St. Teresa’s: “The Book of Her Life.” Join in at the end b...
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St. Teresa’s Devotion to St. Joseph presented by Chris Cotter, OCDS
Oct. 19, 2019

Overview of the Life of St. Teresa of Avila presented by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS

Rarely do we get an overview of St. Teresa of Avila’s life, since we most frequently focus on specific teachings from her. This is a refreshing overview with a little bit of trivia.
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Overview of the Life of St. Teresa of Avila presented by Deacon Russell Baldwin, OCDS
Oct. 3, 2019

Making Sense of Suffering presented by Colleen Sollinger, OCDS

Our OCDS community had a special celebration for St. Therese on her feast day, Oct. 1st. We had a guest do a presentation on St. Therese. This podcast is that presentation given at St. Peter’s Church in Dayton, OH. Many people have a stereotypical idea t...
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Making Sense of Suffering presented by Colleen Sollinger, OCDS