News and announcements about the Carmelite Order, our Region, and our Community
On October 15, 2023, a letter from Pope Francis titled "C’est La Confiance” was released to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. The subtitle of the letter is “On Confidence in the Merciful Love of God.” In the letter he speaks of “countless graces bestowed on the faithful who invoke her intercession” and of her little way of trust and complete confidence in the love of God.
Here is the schedule — including dates, times, and locations — for the 2023 Novena to All Carmelite Saints at Holy Spirit Church. We will be learning more about several of our Carmelite saints, focusing on a different saint for each night of the novena. For those who are not able to join us, you can download the novena prayers and pray them at your convenience.
Read the news from our September 2023 community meeting. Included is information about profession anniversaries for two of our members, the upcoming Regional Day of Recollection in October, and details about next month’s meeting. Our director also invites us to reach out to our inactive members and to remember them in our prayers. Read the whole article for more details and to find out about our Ongoing Formation homework for the next community meeting.
The 2023 Silent Day of Recollection for the Lay Carmelite Bay Area Region will be held at the Carmelite House of Prayer in Napa, CA on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is $30, to be paid at the door. Light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available. Wear your scapular and bring your Liturgy of the Hours.
Read the news from our July 2023 community meeting. Included is information about profession anniversaries for two of our members, the upcoming Regional Day of Recollection in October, and details about next month’s meeting. Our director also invites us to reach out to our inactive members and to remember them in our prayers. Read the whole article for more details and to find out about our Ongoing Formation homework for the next community meeting.
