Former Novice Speaks Out - Truth of the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming

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[@annahamerl4298]

My brother is a monk there. The monks have become family to me since my brother joined 8 years ago. They are some of the coolest and most genuine people I know!!!

[@cathyselby5968]

@Anna Hamerl That is wonderful. We love "our" Wyoming Monks and have benefited greatly from their friendship and prayers of intercession for us.

[@simonbelmont1986]

They attack hermits just as predicted.: "A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, 'You are mad; you are not like us." -St. Antony the Great

[@jackiescott6862]

How accurate in these times. God bless those wonderful selfless loving Shepherds who are so badly needed 🙏 ♥

[@laurae.4285]

Frankly, to me, that monastery just looks like Heaven to me! There are so many attacks against good & holy priests & religious lately. I fear it will only get worse before it gets better. God bless & keep these holy men & women.

[@kimpozon8230]

Amen brother

[@rosyperez2291]

We all have to pray for all of them.

[@jdosvd]

@@rosyperez2291 Yes, strong Prayers !

[@ericgutierrez2936]

A gay heaven. Naked showers, muscle worship, long loving tight hugs, young, strapping men dealing with "temptation " all day and night. Okaaaaaaaay.

[@jdosvd]

@@ericgutierrez2936 Yes satan and his deceiving demons speak so ! Its their job to deceive and one has to account before God on Judgement Day all calumny ! Yes there have been delinquent religious but its more of an exception as the majority live up to their vows. Jesus have mercy on me a sinner. !

[@amhunter9619]

Well done, young man, for speaking the truth loudly and honestly.

[@tau7260]

Good for you releasing this , brother, we need good, truthful news. I spent time as a postulate monk just a few years ago in a Benedictine Monastery, and though I have been called elsewhere, it was a great and positive experience. If someone reading this believes they are being called to this way of life, go...go and see for yourself.

[@theclapaolini4322]

We know that your Monks are truly observing their beautiful happy life. I believe Satan had his ugly jealous self to stire up such LIES. HE HAS THE RIGHT TITLE FATHER OF LIES GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WE CAN SEE YOU ARE WONDERFUL ERFUL

[@peggyelchert8340]

“There is nothing that the devil fears as much, or tries to hinder as much as prayer”. St. Philip Neri.

[@MagdalenaIsaiah431]

I'm so relieved it's a positive testimony I'm almost crying from relief.💖💖💖 I'm a new Catholic and have benefited so much in every way from this wonderful 2000 year old FAITH and it just about breaks my heart to hear all the negative stuff thrown at *my* *beautiful* *new* *family* 😭😭😭 Praise GOD for good news and truthful testimonies😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️ St. Michael The Archangel defend these beautiful monks in battle👊👊Be their protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May GOD rebuke him we humbly pray🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️ May The LORD rebuke you satan! The LORD Who said the gates of hell will *not* prevail against His Church rebuke you satan🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️ Our Lady Queen of The Holy Rosary pray for us all❤️❤️❤️🙏✝️

[@sunrise8015]

Yes 😭

[@maggiecampos3037]

Wow! I give thanks to God you found your way home to the one true church the Catholic Church.

[@lulu-qw8xy]

John 14:6 Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth and the light; nobody comes to the Father but by me."

[@jackieo8693]

Agreed

[@MagdalenaIsaiah431]

@@maggiecampos3037 TY❣️ I Love being a Catholic more than anything else I have ever had in this life. The Rosary Prayer has practically *saved* my life especially my mental health as I have had a lifelong battle with anxiety and depression and nothing has ever given me the kind of confidence and certainty that I can handle the daily attacks the way Praying the full 4 Rosaries daily has done in the last one year or so!!!😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️ I was a devout God-fearing Christian in my 14 years as a Protestant but I have received Graces and breakthroughs through my Prayer life as a Catholic that I never saw in my life as a Protestant, especially through The Holy Rosary Prayers😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️ I also feel like I finally found *my* *family* since coming into The Catholic Church and I have no more desire to Church -hop seeking that "something" that was always missing as I searched through different denominations in my Protestant days. I do thank GOD for the gift of many years of Bible reading which is my best take away from my Protestant years, but like that other more famous Protestant Convert Scott Hahn I now understand why it says that "scripture is not a matter of an individual's private interpretation..." 2 Peter 1:20. May GOD have MERCY on all of us and open the eyes of all believers to The Truth of The Church of which He said "the gates of hell" would not prevail🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️❤️❤️❤️

[@dawnlapka3782]

I went to visit the Carmelite monks when the monastery was being built. I am a consecrated lay woman. I noticed nothing negative. Only positive good people. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of learning more about Ora et labora. I experienced prayer, kindness and friendship when I visited. God bless you all. Hope all will work for God's grace and goodness.

[@dawnlapka3782]

@@Aquinas40 true statement: Ora et Labora, work and prayer is Benedictine. But it applies to any monastic way of life.

[@dawnlapka3782]

@@Mc-lh1pv I am so sorry for the struggle that you are all enduring right now. In times of trouble, in good times, in all times: prayer.

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Not that problems and human failings could not happen ... but we KNOW for certain that when men are truly working at holiness the enemy will attack them any way he can ... inside, outside ... all around the town. Thank you for your witness.

[@emes4788]

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Saint Simon Stock, Santa Teresa de Jesus, San Juan dela Cruz, Saint Therese of Lisieux, Saint Edith Stein, Saint Titus Bradsma please protect all the monks and religious of Carmel all over the world. Happy Feast Day Blessed Mother of Carmel.

[@TheresaPowers]

your saints are demons.

[@haydendude]

They are not Carmelites

[@kathycusumano2445]

Thank you Father in heaven for protecting this community in peace!🙏

[@lisajust8680]

My husband there for close to 4 years. Brother Jean Marie, was his name, and he would agree totally with this video and tried very hard to let church militant know about the deception they had been led into.

[@larrybaker9924]

Your husband was a monk ? How was this possible ?

[@lisajust8680]

@@larrybaker9924 im sorry he was there before we married but never took his final vows

[@ConnieRossini]

Oh, wow! I remember him well. Tell him Fr. Michael Mary's sister sends her greetings.

[@brandywineblue]

Church Militant never wants to hear anything they don't agree with 🙈🙉🙊

[@br.anthonyhamilton2286]

Church Militant... humph, we see Where that Went!

[@carolhoward4923]

What? Good pious holy men being vilified? Satan is running out of time to destroy. May Our Blessed Mother protect you as you live your lives for her Son!!!!

[@johnmcguire4635]

Well the thing is the monk admitted to trying to strangle the guy or whatever, so not so much the narrative you're going on here

[@gloriamariadc7757]

Now this is a superb use of social media.🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊 Amen & Hallelujah!

[@donnybosco8319]

I work with the Carmelite monks and let go of Minnesota and the nuns they're cloistered so I work in the back occasionally these are the best people I've ever met on Earth and what they're doing for you me and the rest of the world is beyond comparison anyone throwing any stones at these people should really ask God for some help again the kindest, nicest, hard working people I've ever met

[@Aquinas40]

That sounds ideal and in the true spirit of Christ+

[@user-gg5wv6pt3i]

Awesome. Thank you. Rebuke ignorance. ❤

[@dominicfarrell6346]

Amen! God bless this holy community. I stayed for a lengthy visit and spoke with the monks. I was nothing but edified!

[@marcconnelly5652]

Hello, I hope the monks go to heaven.are they like the ones in Greece. I'm scared that it's really like what Jimmy swaggert says if you're not born again

[@ericgutierrez2936]

Definitely the ones in Greece, wink, wink. Is Jimmy Swaggart the one that cried, "I have sinned against God and mankind!" after his 20th extramarital affair and funneling church funds to his personal bank account? I have a sinking feeling he's probably not jamming in heaven. Gulp.

[@jamestrotter3162]

@@ericgutierrez2936 Actually, he's still alive on earth.

[@vivacristorey4363]

@@marcconnelly5652 The 2000 year old sound unchanging interpretation of being born again is by baptism. Anything else is a novel interpretation from the doctrine of demons.

[@keithmayhewhammond5357]

@@Mc-lh1pv One of the things that adds to credibility of a witness is if he tells the truth about other matters. So an obvious question needs to be asked of him. Why did he claim that everyone showered together when the other postulants claim their are shower curtains to maintain privacy? Also, how do you know him personally? Anyone on the internet can claim to know someone.

[@tramarherrera6685]

The evil one always attacks things and people of God. I always pray for this community. May God continue to bless them and Mary keep them under her mantle. 🙏❤️

[@P.C.W.321]

Lord Bless this Community and Protect Them From false attacks. Thank you for this video. 😇😇😇

[@1715905950]

I am from Wyoming and I didn’t know there was a monastery there. All of this is enlightening and positive

[@karasaunty9823]

A beautiful defence from a beautiful soul. God bless you. Hugs from Scotland.

[@sharonlwarner8610]

God bless you for coming forth and speaking truth. Satan is trying desperately to tear down the faith, priests and the religious.

[@nyandwisylvane4052]

May God reword you for the testimony God is good always devil will never never destroy children of the most High he is above all Amen

[@kayjax5230]

I'm not Catholic and don't know why this popped up on my feed but enjoyed this video. There's going to be this in every religion and alot more has come upon God's people in being ridiculed because hey you're not the only one's hard at work. The works of Satan and demons will do everything they can to bring God's children down. Stay strong and never give up. You know your truth and most importantly God knows the sincerity of your spirit. Blessings always 💜

[@KristinaTurnerAquarius]

I think this came up on my feed because the Jesuits abused me and are forcing me to go to a First Step Pediatrics connected counselor that is libeling me and my pediatrician was also connected and drugged and abused children and trashed our mental stability reputation any time we reported abuse since we were toddlers and hacked me and stole all my property and inheritance and my grandfather has a Wyoming issued social security number.

[@kayjax5230]

@@KristinaTurnerAquariusI'm trying to make all that out and sorry for your troubles. So every single person including this guy that did the video?

[@MilesMariae]

Hi Michael, its Fr Mark Higgins, I hope you are doing well, I met you briefly at Silverstream! I guess you must have joined these guys. Hope all the family is well, keeping you ALL in my prayers.

[@yankees4551]

I'm protestant. But happy to hear this. Same happens in protestant evangelical missions, bad things happen, but at other places the church is pure and dedicated to Christ. In our church there's a week of evangelism every easter and end of summer. And end of the year. 30+ youth (25-40 old) are coming and it feels like being with the 70 that were send out by Jesus Christ. Pure and dedicated. May Jesus prevent us all from all sin.

[@sunrise8015]

Thank you for this message. The attack on Christianity is really getting dark.

[@ronruggieri9817]

The pillars of attacks on Christianity for years now have been WOKE " liberal " Democrats with secular , non-religious ZIONIST Jews leading the pack . The obnoxious New Atheists - also openly Islamo-phobic- have openly bonded with Zionist APARTHEID Israel. The mainstream news media invariably paints traditional Christians as fanatical , crackpot '" haters ". The WOKES of the USA can rival any HATE groups in the USA in malevolence toward perceived political enemies - which includes nearly all conservative Republicans. I speak not as a MEGA MAGA Trump fan but as a long time democratic socialist who always upheld the FREE SPEECH , FREE THOUGHT tradition of Western Civilization. Who really speaks for " OUR democracy " ?

[@jdosvd]

Yes, sad. Strong Prayers !

[@jdosvd]

@@Mc-lh1pv ,Thanks for sharing ! This, an excellent piece on his upbringing splendidly demonstrates the Importance of Good Upbringing ! Jesus bless the parents please

[@janierodriguez3017]

Thank you so much for telling us the truth. I really appreciate it. It will help us to defend this community and protect mother church.

[@markbablitz6440]

Thank you for this video, I too have known and attended Holy Mass with them. They are a blessing to the world.

[@janetplonka8110]

God bless you & all you good monks

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@stephenscull901]

I was blessed to hear Holy Mass at this monastery in June of 2012. God bless this monastic community against all demonic and evilly motivated human attacks.

[@astralclub5964]

I sincerely hope the child abuse accusations are disproven! Mystic Monk coffee beans are amazing!

[@elliewilson8863]

I am a OCDS third Order Carmelite and I am grateful you came out to dispel the libel against this Carmelite Community. May God bless you may He keep all our Carmelite brothers and sisters - first, second, and third Orders in the palm of His hand .

[@kellyac210]

An exceptionally pious young man from my church moved to this monastery a few years ago to work on the building.

[@emilialyngdoh5490]

I too was a religious in a convent. What a beautiful and struggling for holy life everyday of their lives. I missed thst life so much.

[@gcruz4803]

We have to pray for them! Pray for all humanity! GOD, protect them!

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

I had not heard of the rumors but glad to hear that you have had nothing but good come from your experience with them. I have been buying the Mystic Monk Coffee for years and love it, so the title really gave me some concern.

[@wyomingcarmelitetestimonia5162]

Thank you! Sorry for the scare.

[@alexk48]

Don't be sorry for the title. It will attract people looking for dirt. They will be sorely disappointed. Good.

[@johnmcguire4635]

@@alexk48 Straitway Truth Ministries uses the same tactic to great effect. Most of today's well-planned cults do this, is what I've noticed. So as people catch on it may backfire.

[@Aquinas40]

@@wyomingcarmelitetestimonia5162 May Our Dear Lady of Mount Carmel continue to watch over our Carmelite Brethren throughout all its Friaries and Convents along with its lay members around the world. The Dominicans are always joyful when our orders engage with each other. I ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with God and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen + St. Simon Stock Pray for us, St John of the Cross pray for us and Our Holy Father St. Dominic pray for us.

[@maryjoduszak7130]

It was through Church Militant group that has leveled accusations. I’m very glad that a response of this nature has been given. God bless your good work, and please pray for us all. 🙏🏻

[@blueskyart]

God bless this community. We all are grateful for your works . I feel your faithfulness and prayers help keep the world on its axis. God suffices.

[@qazyman]

The secular world criticizing anyone's behavior is, to put it lightly, hard to take serious.

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Unfortunately this attack apparently came from within the Church.

[@kieranflynn7582]

God Bless those monks who give their lives to God and pray for the salvation of all of us

[@jodieelizabeth4905]

Amen 🙏

[@marm6777]

Thank God. I have great admiración for this style of living. May God continúe to blessings them in their fidelity to God's will in all they do and say.

[@lorraineokie2054]

Thank you Brothers just ordered Coffee Beans 🫘 on your Website. Thank you 🙏 all keep praying for our Nation USA 🇺🇸 and Whole World 🌎. Shalom Pacem Mir

[@cheryl7814]

Thank you very much. The world does not understand this, and if they do it pricks their conscience, so they respond by making up rumors. May God bless each and every one of these monks.

[@CJDEV]

I thought I was going to hear something negative. Well , I was wrong. Thank you for speaking truth.

[@sadie4538]

Yeah, me too. So glad it is not. God bless these monks and protect them. St. Joseph, terror of demons, pray for them and us!

[@mariepaukowits1709]

God bless them

[@jodieelizabeth4905]

Amen 🙏

[@josephincorvaja4336]

Blessings and prayers to all!

[@jackieo8693]

So glad to hear a good report

[@mariaregina3290]

This is great! Thank you for speaking up! 😄🙏

[@wyomingcarmelitetestimonia5162]

You're so welcome!

[@Aquinas40]

@@wyomingcarmelitetestimonia5162 Have you invited Vatican officials to conduct an audit of your rule and formation. Making this 'out of the blue statement' which looks as if it's being read from an autocue, seems at best strange at worse coercive. I am struck at the lack of emotion and robotic nature of this statement. Do you have a Father General or a named superior? We have contacts in Rome if you need support.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

@@Aquinas40 vorisbot alert

[@Aquinas40]

@@anthonyhulse1248 Hello Anthony, I don't understand.

[@ConnieRossini]

@@Aquinas40 they have had an official visitation, and no major problems were found. I am the sister of Fr. Michael Mary, one of the founding monks.

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

I'm very happy you did this video.

[@lovenottheworld5723]

Why does he look hypnotised.

[@bethcarson3722]

I opened this video bracing myself for an explosive negative and possibly sensational testimony of a disgruntled individual. But lo!! This is the most honest and uplifting testimony from a truth teller! Good on you mate for speaking in defence of a beautiful, holy and devoted community who because of their prayers and sacrifices, humanity would otherwise be lost. God Continue to grant them all the Graces to continue their journey. As for the commentator, God will continue to Bless you in Abundance!

[@hobospe2854]

Investigation needed. Call private Investigator. Police and keep all documents open. Why did you quit?

[@kathyburt9285]

God Bless you all!

[@brucewayne2255]

Inspirational

[@kiaspotty3400]

Thank you and God bless you my brother Michael for this.... God bless this good community.

[@KnightGeneral]

Wow. God bless these Monks!

[@sharimillangue7030]

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL LIFE!

[@tommuscatello5999]

And there we have it. Thank you. So glad you had the best experience of your life.

[@toheaveninjesusandmary.3781]

One day we are going to be in front of Truth whose Name is Jesus Christ and He will judge us.

[@user-ps1je5vy7r]

I'm really glad you put this up! The chant in the background is a little distracting though.

[@VickieV1333]

I would so love to visit this place!

[@nabiyenimvyera103]

Very beautifully put. Praise God. Thank you brother. I’ll keep you in my prayers 🙏🏽. I pray that God will lead you where He wants you to be🙏🏽

[@DavidRodriguez-er4rq]

This is GOOD NEWS. The public image of Catholicism is some what tainted due to some priests misconduct and misunderstandings of the faith by other denominations. We don't need to have the image of our holy brothers and sisters whom we should all look upon as role models ruined. It is comforting to know that all is well.

[@bachatamusica]

St.ª Teresinha dos Andes, rogai por nós. 🙏†

[@krimbii]

I have no idea what kind of attacks you are talking about. But because of this video I just learned about the Carmelite monks in Wyoming and the monastery you are building! Awesome!

[@margiedekock2719]

Thank you Michael so many demonic forces are attacking all good communities following Gods commandments.My prayers surround the Monks Margi sfo S.A.

[@rajeevjohn2460]

May Lord Jesus showers His grace upon our dear monks..... Mama Mary pray for our monks..... Have mercy o Lord.... Have mercy....

[@johnqpublic3766]

I’m buying some Mystic Monk coffee right now!

[@Anon-ut7eh]

Thank you my brother. I have been feeling called to join the Third Order for a very long time. Years ago when I started to do so the local order I was looking to join would not allow me to join. They claimed that I was too dogmatic because I would not consent to sex outside of marriage. I have been recently considering trying to join again as the incident I ran into was 15 years ago or so. You have restored my belief that I held before the incident that I ran into. Thank you again.

[@patmalikebu2970]

Thank you for posting this, May the Lord bless you. Lord bless these your servants amen

[@rm842]

May God grant all of you many blessings and may you grow beautifully in Virtue. There will always be others, outsiders and infiltrators who want to discourage and destroy communities seeking to become more Christ-like and reflect the Glory of God. It's wonderful that physical work is part of the experience. We must consistently use our gifts and talents, which God invested in us, to build communities, help others, and show God's goodness through our actions.

[@cindyroberts3767]

Not only are they wonderful and holy men, but their coffee is divine! We get a delivery each month. God bless the Monks!

[@davidblyth5495]

A well-articulated defence of the monks

[@Alice-mv9pj]

I have no idea why why this popped up on my feeds but I met you years ago, and I'm happy to see you're well. God bless.

[@jeannettedsouza1410]

Beautiful, spiritual and Godly 🌸🤩

[@vivacristorey4363]

I think the concern was not about construction work, but rather that the balance was off. He claimed that 11 hours of work per day was unbalanced with only two hours of prayer, and not even enough time to pray the rosary. A contemplative order is supposed to, at least on a regular basis, spend long hours in prayer. Was his accusations of these sorts inaccurate?

[@larryr.parker2604]

Each lie about them is just one more attack of the devil to cause trouble and he uses people who are mentally and emotionally disturbed, as well as rebellious against God, to do so.

[@christyt3949]

Thank you for this video! I buy coffee from the monks all the time, and was concerned about possibly supporting a group that might be doing something awful. It's great to know that those rumors are untrue, but really sad that someone started them in the first place.

[@catiedobbs3254]

Michael voris from Church militant did, he needs prayers.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

@@catiedobbs3254 He needs to apologize and make reparations.

[@theclapaolini4322]

Very good coffee ......buy it folks. The REAL TASTE OF COFFEE.

[@liibaa475]

:-0 Que hermosura de vida , amor a Dios. Y respeto. El mal no puede destruir nuestra religión católica, las acusaciones no podrán destruir la santidad , la verdad siempre luce..... Bendito sea Dios por la santidad de estos monjes.... Saludos, desde México... :-)

[@jamesnally8586]

God reward you.

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Thank you for standing up for the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming. Our current death culture spawns a lot of hostility towards any group working on holiness. I know our Lady holds you dear to her heart ... as all Carmelites ... and Dominicans for that matter. Likely others as well; after all if holiness is the objective ... you get her smiling.

[@KariRazo-wb1cg]

Please view the video entitled, “Carmelite Monks: EWTN fr. Chris Alar Divine Mercy.” In the above mentioned video, it is evident that these Monks, live in Grace with Our Holy Family, guiding & mentoring them-what this small group of monks have accomplished, is nothing short of miraculous. May God bless them and continue to bless them through the ages, May Our Blessed Mother guide & comfort them, and may St. Joseph continue to provide his wisdom & knowledge of craftsmanship. What these Monks have accomplished is truly miraculous. God Bless them and all individuals who choose a life dedicated to God.

[@sisterpacifica]

Great video!!!!

[@santhanaraj5863]

Have you noticed media never speaks about what goes on behind the wall of another faith ...!!

[@tezrh]

Wonderful

[@matthewgreenrod365]

Well done for speaking the truth. God bless

[@jeffersonjefferson2883]

May GOD Bless You and Keep You In His Mercy

[@terrytzaneros8007]

Thank God for this testimony. Thank God for this glorious order.

[@reginajeronimo758]

Thank you for being honest, You will be blessed. Everyone please pray for all the clergy and all religious. ✝️☮️💜🙏

[@wizardofoz1249]

Wherever there is something good in our world there is something evil trying to destroy it......

[@billanderson9908]

Thank you. You're a true Catholic. I subscribed after just two minutes of your video.

[@Shalom-1990]

Thanks, God bless you

[@JA-yu3gl]

Thank you 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@larrybaker9924]

I am so glad to hear this. I support, and have supported these monks. I send them donations, and buy their products.

[@kragar4]

Agreed. It has been confusing to hear of the accusations.

[@aintnobodygottime4dat]

I hope younger generations recognise the significance of places such as this. Without a spiritual foundation there is no life.

[@stevenroosa9147]

This is awful whats happening to this spiritual place and monks. I'm happy to see you defend the monastic community. Satan and his demons are in full force. The jezebel spirit is everywhere. We must ask God for protection. God will send his angelic warriors. God bless 🙏

[@vadum68]

Lord have mercy on America

[@vadum68]

St. Teresa pray for us

[@TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph]

🙏🏻🕊🔥We pray for the protection of our holy and good Brothers and Priests🔥🕊🙏🏻

[@pasqualescalcione7075]

GOD BLESS YOU AND FAITHFULL MONK'S,,PRIEST'S,NUNS,,GOD IS WATCHING!!!

[@peaceandlove544]

There are very virtuous orders and monasteries.

[@wtonywood]

I can't comment on the USA, but I can comment on the UK. I found this video a bit too long winded and in my mind unnecessary. The Novice is reading a written commentary and seems without feeling. I WAS a Carmelite Novice in the UK, years 72/73. Prior to this I was brought up in the Carmelite environment from 1969/71. This was the happiest time of my life and I learnt so much about the Carmelite Life as well as life in general. I was adopted at birth and had no idea who my real family were, my Irish roots were unknown, but one Friar knew, and he became my mentor . I left the Friars to complete my life story and find my roots, and at no time was I in any way treated inappropriately. I was encouraged to Learn the Life in the World and assured that the door was always open for my return, when ready. Not a day goes by without thinking of my Carmelite family, now an old man, nothing would give me greater happiness than to walk back through that door. I now feel that my return would be perhaps for the wrong reasons, Would I be going back for Carmel or for ME. I have had a full life, and children too, one of my daughters was named ' Carmel '. My story is full, and travelled the world taking my Carmelite Spirituality with me, God Bless our Lady of Mount Carmel. Remember, life is what you make it , the path is not always straight. I have made mistakes, but these are to be learnt from. The world is not a good place at the moment, and the prayers of the Friars protect us, 🙏 but we need protection from ourselves. I regret nothing, I have made mistakes, and learnt about my birth family and my Carmelite family. My biggest regret is not returning when I was younger. I am sad that I am now too old. God bless you all and may the love of Carmel travel by your side, as it has mine.

[@ryanhilliard1620]

Thank you for speaking the truth and clearing all this up!🙏