Order of Carmelites

June 2020

Written to Believe

SUNDAY READINGS REFLECTIONSfrom our Carmelite Friars GOD MAKES US WORTHY 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reading 1: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16A In the First Reading, a woman was barren for many years. But despite the ‘lack’ in her life, she was willing to receive, Elisha the Prophet of God. Hers is not just hospitality but …

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Be made clean

By Fr. Salvic T. Pajarillo, O.Carm. Friday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: 2 Kings 25:1-12Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6Gospel: Matthew 8:1-4 Our Scripture today focuses on the covenant: its origin, its sign, its promise, its laws and requirements, its warnings and punishments. Yet within the rhythm of life according …

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What does God want us to be?

By Fr. Salvic T. Pajarillo, O.Carm. Birth of John the Baptist by Giordano Luca Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 139:1B-3, 13-14AB, 14C-15 Second Reading: Acts 13:22-26Gospel: Luke 1:57-66, 80 John the Baptist is the only saint, after Jesus himself, whose birth is celebrated with a solemn …

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Written to Believe

SUNDAY READINGS REFLECTIONSfrom our Carmelite Friars Photo by Ervin Gjata | Pixabay.com LOVE PROTECTS 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reading 1: Jeremiah 20:10-13 In this first reading, Jeremiah speaks of the terror that surrounds him. It must cause him to be troubled because enemies are out there watching for missteps and to take vengeance against …

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Mount Carmel College Escalante ready to open for SY 2020-2021

File photo. Mount Carmel College in Escalante City (MCCEI) is ready for school year 2020-2021. Amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, MCCEI announced that it is prepared to address the learning needs of its students without them having to skip the school year because of the pandemic. Rev. Fr. Fernando Lopez, O.Carm., MCCEI …

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Two Istituto sisters perpetually profess vows amid COVID-19 pandemic

Text and Photos by Br. Ritche T. Salgado, O.Carm. Two sisters from the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters Institute of Our Lady of Carmel perpetually professed their vows yesterday, June 14, 2020, marking their lifelong commitment to the congregation. In a solemn and intimate celebration presided by Philippine Carmelite Prior Provincial, Fr. Rico P. Ponce, O.Carm., …

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