Text and photo by Maria del Espiritu Deciding to enter the narrow and steep road and staying on it is a difficult decision to take. We Carmelites are mountain-climbers in spirit, not in any way to mean climbing a mountain physically but similar to taking a journey that is just as arduous and requires stamina. …
Easter Message from the Prior Provincial and Council Dear brothers and sisters, How are we to celebrate Easter joy with all the sufferings around, including the lamentations we heard from our ailing and abused Mother Nature? How can we afford to hope when people tend to satisfy their insatiable hunger for personal possessions and glory …
Bro. Arnoldus Josefus Bekkering van Vugt, a.O.Carm February 5, 1933 – April 6, 2019 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Today, April 6, we remember Bro. Arnold van Vugt, O.Carm., who joined our Lord …
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Fr. Kees Waaijman, O.Carm June 20, 1942 – April 2, 2023 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 The Province of St. Titus Brandsma (Philippines and Papua New Guinea) of the Order of Carmelites grieves …