a bit about me
What attracted me to the Carmelites was their strong commitment to live and minister in community. As soon as I walked in the door, though, they brought out such treasures – Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint John of the Cross, Blessed Titus Brandsma, Saint Therese of Lisieux. I didn’t know! I feel like Aladdin in his cave. Thirty years and I’m still learning and discovering new and resplendent treasures.
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a bit about this blog
This blog is to share these treasures with you. It’s arranged to correspond to the Cycle of Readings of the Common Lectionary with each post, containing a Carmelite gemstone, appearing one week ahead of the Lectionary. Yes, I’m hoping this will be a user-friendly resource for the Carmelite preacher, or if you’re looking for a daily reflection.
Thank you, Fr. Greg, for the lovely reflection to open this year’s novena in the honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. I look forward to each coming day’ “Gardening Tips”.
Oh, thank-you! I have many prayers right now, and I am an aspiring gardener. I have many sunflowers in my garden! Today has been made very special to me, through you. Thank-you!
Thank you Fr. Greg for that beautiful reflection!
So beautiful . Thank you
Thank you Father for the beautiful reflection! Blessings.
God bless you Fr Greg for your flowering of love and blessings upon us as we prepare our hearts for an unfolding of fiats to Our Lady of Mount Carmel on her special day. In our uniqueness and in our oneness, may we each bring a new and exotic dimension to Carmel this year, and may our souls magnify Our Lady, who magnifies the Lord.
Praised be Jesus Christ and His Virgin Mother come to love and serve the Lord, Now and Forever! My very sincere thank you Fr. for sharing your spiritual wisdom for the encouraging reflection.
In the sweet love of Jesus and Mary+
Estrella of Jesus
Thank u Father Greg! A beautiful first day novena! So soothing and prayerful!
Thank you for this very spiritual novena. I never associated the sunflower with Our Lady
Blessings Father Greg,
A thousand tearful yesses from my eyes to my heart…such a beautiful meditation. The light of the Sonshine she shares with each of us. We are so blessed and humbled to be in the garden of her love!!
In this world of disease and chaos, this novena brings peace and love to me.
Thank you Father Greg. The Novena brings peace to my heart.
I love listening to you, Father Greg, your words are so inspiring.