Introduction Born at Bolsward (The Netherlands) in 1881, Blessed Titus Brandsma joined the Carmelite Order as a young man. Ordained a priest in 1905, he earned a doctorate in philosophy in Rome. He then taught in various schools in Holland and was named professor of philosophy and of the history of mysticism in the Catholic …
As we prepare ourselves for the feast day of the patron of Philippine Carmel, Bl. Titus Brandsma, let us meditate and take benefit from his writings. Introduction Born at Bolsward (The Netherlands) in 1881, Blessed Titus Brandsma joined the Carmelite Order as a young man. Ordained a priest in 1905, he earned a doctorate in …
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As we prepare ourselves for the feast day of the patron of Philippine Carmel, Bl. Titus Brandsma, let us meditate and take benefit from his writings. Introduction Born at Bolsward (The Netherlands) in 1881, Blessed Titus Brandsma joined the Carmelite Order as a young man. Ordained a priest in 1905, he earned a doctorate in …
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As we prepare ourselves for the feast day of the patron of Philippine Carmel, Bl. Titus Brandsma, let us meditate and take benefit from his writings. Introduction Born at Bolsward (The Netherlands) in 1881, Blessed Titus Brandsma joined the Carmelite Order as a young man. Ordained a priest in 1905, he earned a doctorate in …
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Introduction The prophet Elijah appears in Scripture as a man of God who lived always in his presence and fought zealously for the worship of the one true God. He defended God’s law in a solemn contest on Mount Carmel, and afterwards was given on Mount Horeb an intimate experience of the living God. The …
Introduction The last moments of Elias are not as one could imagine. Elias, according to the Holy Scriptures, did not die. He was ascended to heaven in whirlwind as Elisha saw with his own eyes. The two men as they were passing on together in the country beyond Jordan and while they engaged in holy …
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Introduction Ahab, as was told by Elijah, went up to Mount Carmel. There he summoned the Prophets of Baal 450 in number and ordered them to pray to Baal and prove to the people that Baal is the true God. The prophets of Baal sacrificed and prayed all day long asking their god to send …
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Introduction Prophet Elias, also known as Elijah was born in a remote and little known Village called Tishbe, which lies among the mountains of Gilead, on the other side of the Jordan River. This area is not too far from the country of the Gergesenes, where, in the time of our Lord the devils entered …
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By Fr. Sheldon Tabile, O.Carm. July 16 Solemnity: Mary, Our Model of Love in this Difficult, Trying and Uncertain Times Gospel Reading: At the foot of the cross (Jn 19: 25-27) But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus …
By Fr. Sheldon Tabile, O.Carm. Day 9 July 15 Mary, the Sister of the Order of the brothers of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt. Carmel Gospel Reading: “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” (Mt. 12:46-50) While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, …