Carmelite Spirituality Forum on May 11 at Titus Brandsma Center. Reception of Aspirants of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel TOC Community of Project 6 to Order.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Monday, May 06, 2013
2013 Retreat Schedules of Flos Carmeli House of Prayer
May 17 - 19: Journey to Carith
June 14 - 16: Interior Castle 1 - 3
June 21 - 23: Seasons of the Heart
September 6 - 8: Journey to Carith
September 27 - 29: Interior Castle 1 - 3
October 4 - 6: Interior Castle 1 - 3
October 18 - 20: Four Degrees of Prayer
November 15 - 17: Interor Castle 1 - 3
November 22 - 24: Interior Castle 1 - 3
December 6 - 8: National Council Retreat
June 14 - 16: Interior Castle 1 - 3
June 21 - 23: Seasons of the Heart
September 6 - 8: Journey to Carith
September 27 - 29: Interior Castle 1 - 3
October 4 - 6: Interior Castle 1 - 3
October 18 - 20: Four Degrees of Prayer
November 15 - 17: Interor Castle 1 - 3
November 22 - 24: Interior Castle 1 - 3
December 6 - 8: National Council Retreat
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Lay Carmelites and the Year of Faith
The Lay
Carmelites of the Philippines had initiated a Carmelite Spirituality Forum early
last year in conjunction with the Year of Faith. The forum has already finished
the 1st Quarter of its series of topics and it was well received and
attended by Third Order members of the different communities in the National
Capital Region and the outlying provinces near it.
1st
Quarter: Carmelite Rule
January 19: In Allegiance to
Jesus Christ
February 09: The Rule of St. Albert
March 09: Carmelite
Spirituality and Charism
2nd
Quarter: Charism
April 13: Community and
Clothed with Carmel
May 11: Carmel
June 08: Commitment in Carmel
3rd
Quarter: Carmelite Models
July 13: Mary
August 10: Elijah
September 14: The Carmelite
Family and the Communion of Saints
4th
Quarter: Spirituality of the Carmelite Saints
October 12: Spirituality of St.
Therese of the Child Jesus
November 09: Spirituality of
St. Teresa of Avila
December 14: Spirituality of St. John
Friday, November 30, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Rites of Profession and Reception (Pampanga, Sta. Maria, and Guiguinto): Province of St. Joseph
On September 29, Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, new members were received as novices to the Third Order of Carmel. Also, others gave their temporary profession particularly that of the community of Bl. Maria Sagrario in San Luis, Pampanga. The rites were held at the Parish Church of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, San Luis, Pampanga and officiated by Rev. Fr. Adriand Layug as main celebrant together with Rev. Fr. Fernando David.
We wish to congratulate the new aspirants, novices and temporary professed members of San Luis, Sta. Maria, and Guiguinto.
Pictures of the event can be found here.
We wish to congratulate the new aspirants, novices and temporary professed members of San Luis, Sta. Maria, and Guiguinto.
Pictures of the event can be found here.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Rites of Reception and Profession (Baliuag, Malolos, Alido, and Guiguinto): Province of St. Joseph
On the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, several members of the Third Order community of Baliuag, Malolos, Alido, and Guiguinto were received and professed in the Order. They were received and professed in the Order by Rev. Fr. Jose Adriand Emmanuel Layug, TOC. The rites were held at the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Sabang, Baliuag, Bulacan.
We extend our congratulations to the novices and the newly professed members.
Pictures of the event can be accessed here.
We extend our congratulations to the novices and the newly professed members.
Pictures of the event can be accessed here.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
St. Elijah Province: Reception to the Novitiate and Acceptance of Aspirants
The Lay Carmelite Province of St. Elijah, composed of the communities of Proj. 6, Cubao, Sikatuna, Proj. 4, Kamias, and Proj. 7, held the reception of novices and the acceptance of new aspirants to the Order on September 8, 2012, Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The rites were held at the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Road 8, Project 6, Quezon City. The Holy Mass and the rites were presided by the Provincial Delegate, Rev. Fr. Roberto Noel Rosas, O.Carm.
The new novices and aspirants were welcomed by the commnuties and by the National Council. After the Mass, a sumptuous merienda was held at the "Bahay Karmelo" of the parish.
The new novices and aspirants were welcomed by the commnuties and by the National Council. After the Mass, a sumptuous merienda was held at the "Bahay Karmelo" of the parish.
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| The aspirants and novices of Cubao together with the National Coordinator, Sally Castro (2nd to the left) |
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| The newly accepted aspirants of the Immaculate Conception TOCC, Cubao, Quezon City with their prioress, Sis. Elvira Sagat, TOCarm. |
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| The new novices of Our Lady of Mount Carmel TOCC, Project 6, Quezon City |
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| TOC members of the Province of St. Elijah |
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| During the homily of Fr. Noel Rosas, OCarm |
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| Acceptance of the Aspirants to the Order |
Friday, August 31, 2012
Silent Retreat: Four Degrees of Prayer
The TOC communities in Baliuag, Hagonoy and Sta. Maria in Bulacan went to the "Flos Carmeli" House of Prayer for their Annual Silent Retreat. This is in preparation for their Temporary Profession scheduled on September 15 and September 29. The theme of the retreat delves on the "Four Degrees of Prayer" as discussed by St. Teresa of Avila on her Autobiography.
The facilitator of the retreat were Bro. Ruel Santos, TOCarm. and Sis. Rossana Garcia, TOCarm. who both belong to the National Formation Team. The retreat started at 4 pm of August 31 and ended 12 nn of September 2. The retreatants also celebrated the feast of St. Teresa Margaret Redi whose relic was exposed throughout the retreat period. The retreatants were enlightened on the ins and outs of prayer as presented in the writings of "La Madre". On September 2, the retreatants also made a dawn procession of the Way of the Cross.
The facilitator of the retreat were Bro. Ruel Santos, TOCarm. and Sis. Rossana Garcia, TOCarm. who both belong to the National Formation Team. The retreat started at 4 pm of August 31 and ended 12 nn of September 2. The retreatants also celebrated the feast of St. Teresa Margaret Redi whose relic was exposed throughout the retreat period. The retreatants were enlightened on the ins and outs of prayer as presented in the writings of "La Madre". On September 2, the retreatants also made a dawn procession of the Way of the Cross.
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| Sis. Rossana discussing the Third Degree of Prayer |
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| The retreatants during the opening Mass |
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| Fr. Paul Inez, SBD who presides during the Mass during the Retreat and administers the Sacrament of Confession |
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| The new Altar of the Oratory of the Most Holy Name of Jesus |
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| Early Dawn Way of the Cross |
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| Early Dawn Way of the Cross |
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| The retreatants with Fr. Paul |
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| The retreatants outside the Flos Carmeli House of Prayer |
Friday, August 17, 2012
Silent Retreat: Seasons of the Heart
On Aug. 17, the postulants and novices of the Third Order communities of San Luis, Pampanga; Project 6, Quezon City; Sta. Cruz, Laguna; and Baliuag, Bulacan undergo their annual retreat at the "Flos Carmeli" House of Prayer in Laguna. This is in preparation for their reception and profession to the Order. The retreat theme is based on "Seasons of the Heart". This was facilitated by the National Formation Team led by Bro. Ruel Santos, TOCarm. and Bro. Luis Barrientos, TOCarm. The Sacraments were administered by Rev. Paul Inez, SDB of the Tabor Retreat Center.
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| Bro. Luis facilitates one session of the retreat |
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| Retreatants listening in one of the session |
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| Blessing of the Holy Oil of Bl. Maria Sagrario |
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| The retreatants |
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| During the Sacrament of Confession |
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