My Name in Carmel – St Elijah

I like many Carmelites was deeply influenced  by the stories in the  Bible about the prophet Elijah. I always felt a strong attachment to him even as a child. Just recently my family moved from southwestern Louisiana to the Western Slope in southwestern Colorado. Elijah took up occupancy in a group of caves on the western slope [...]

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My Name in Carmel – The Sacred Wounds of Jesus

At first thought my name in Carmel would appear to be connected with Good Friday. My name was found at the foot of the Cross. In the desire of my soul to somehow ease the pain of Jesus. This gave birth to painting of my soul reaching to touch the wounds in his feet, attempting to in some [...]

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My Name in Carmel – Our Lady of Solitude

Observed on December 18 in Spanish speaking countries and observed on Holy Saturday in English speaking countries http://www.desertnuns.com/ourlady.htm http://www.wcr.ab.ca/columns/tedfitzgerald/2005/fitzgerald121205.shtml -submitted by CF

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My Name in Carmel – St Joseph

I picked St. Joseph for my Carmelite name because he was a good father. He probably had a lot of patience to deal with the difficult experiences he faced: Mary being pregnant before they were married, having to leave for Egypt to flee Herod’s madness. He worked quietly and was able to enjoy his family in the [...]

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My Name in Carmel – Sorrowful & Immaculate Heart of Mary

Here is a link to an article about my chosen name, the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/features/somethingaboutmary/sorrowfulheart.asp -submitted by CM

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