Lourdes, Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe—each of these Marian apparitions has Carmelite connections, and many Carmelite saints experienced Marian apparitions of their own. In this episode, we explore the Carmelite understanding of Marian apparitions and the wisdom of the Carmelite saints in responding to these extraordinary experiences. Order our new book Flo ... Show More
Jun 12
Living a Carmelite Marian Life
Throughout this season, we have explored the Marian dimensions of Carmel. In this episode, we discuss what that means practically: living a life like Mary, completely open to the will of God.Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Scapula ... Show More
25m 47s
May 29
St. Thérèse and the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, has been said to be a perfect miniature of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this episode, we explore the role of Mary in her life, spirituality, and writings.Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Sc ... Show More
56m 51s
May 22
St. John of the Cross and the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. John of the Cross makes few explicit references to the Blessed Virgin Mary in his writings, yet it could be said that all of his work is profoundly Marian. In this episode, we explore the role of Mary in his life, spirituality, and writings.Order our new book Flos Carmeli: A ... Show More
43m 40s
Jul 2023
Part 2: How to Grow in Holiness (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR)
In this second part of Dr. Sri’s interview of Fr. Mark-Mary, they continue their discussion of growing in holiness. Fr. Mark-Mary shares more wisdom from his book, Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress.
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18m 51s
Sep 2025
St.Thérèse & Trauma: The Real Story of Her Soul (Part 1)
Do you know the real story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux? Dr. Sri delves into the depth of St. Thérèse's life, highlighting her profound sufferings, trauma, and family challenges. Dr. Sri explains how these adversities became the very context in which she encountered God’s grace and ... Show More
24m 44s
Dec 2024
Christian Mysticism, The Brown Scapular & The Little Way (Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris) | Ep.500
Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris, O.C.D., is a dedicated Discalced Carmelite priest currently serving as the Subprior and Director of Postulants at the Carmelite community in Holy Hill, Wisconsin. He was ordained in 2011 for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and later joined the Carme ... Show More
2h 46m
