CarmelCast ICS Publications

St. John of the Cross defines contemplation as "an inflow of God into the soul." In this episode, we discuss his teaching on how we can respond to God's invitation to contemplative prayer.For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarmel.orghttp://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

Fr. Mark O'Keefe's new book, The Intimate Sharing of Friends, is available for pre-order today!https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-intimate-sharing-of-friends-saint-teresa-of-avila-on-prayerIn this episode, we sit down with Fr. Mark O'Keefe, OSB who shares St. Teresa of Avila's teaching on prayer, especially concerning the beginnings of more passive forms of prayer.For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarmel.orghttp://ocdfriarsvocation.org Cont...

What should I do during my time of prayer? How do I grow closer to Jesus in that time? In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Michael Berry, OCD who shares some of St. Teresa of Avila's wisdom concerning prayer, especially her teaching on The Prayer of Recollection.For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarmel.orghttp://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

Distractions, drowsiness, dryness... these are struggles that we all face during our times of prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss what St. Thérèse can teach us about how to approach these difficulties in prayer.For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarmel.orghttp://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions at carmelcast@icspublications.org

Pope Francis has named this year, 2024, a year dedicated to prayer. This season of CarmelCast will examine this essential element of the spiritual life to help you go deeper in your prayer. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Steven Payne, OCD to discuss how we can always remain in God's presence through the spiritual teaching of Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection.For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarmel.orghttp://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us wit...

Pope Francis has named this year, 2024, a year dedicated to prayer. This season of CarmelCast will examine this essential element of the spiritual life to help you go deeper in your prayer. In this episode, we will start at the very beginning by discussing what prayer is and the fundamental virtues necessary to grow in prayer.For more information:http://www.icspublications.orghttp://www.discalcedcarmel.orghttp://ocdfriarsvocation.org Contact us with comments, questions, and suggestions ...