The Beginnings of Contemplative Prayer: CarmelCast Episode 68

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In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Mark O'Keefe, OSB who shares St. Teresa of Avila's teaching on prayer, especially concerning the beginnings of more passive forms of prayer.
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[@jsheldon]

So grateful for this. I am scared to start the contemplative prayer. I wanted to stick to my routine. I had to humble myself and say …do as You will with me. Thank you for the encouragement!

[@rosiviquez5002]

Deeply moved by this presenter and all that was presented. Inspiring! Hope to "aim higher" and focus my attention on God despite all the distractions that keep me from sharing time with Our Lord!

[@maricelaambriz5695]

Thank you 👍

[@gagoinewebabuseng6394]

I cannot express myself..all I can say is thank You Jesus You are definitely driving this car I'm in.Lord God please stay in me akways

[@johntraina9767]

Thank you. Wonderful, inspiring. God Bless

[@ICSPublications]

God bless you too, John!

[@christinewolfteigen7581]

Thank you! I really needed this talk today.

[@TotusTuus-jf7qz]

Exact same as Father. Discovered St. John of the Cross first, and started with the Ascent and the Dark Night.

[@Dg-dl7zy]

Than you so much! That amoeba reference was on point! 😅

[@ICSPublications]

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[@1901elina]

Beautiful studio!! I just started the video I'm sure ill have deeper things to say after 😂 but still. Very nice!

[@carmelitequotes]

That's the chaplain's residence at the Carmel of St. Joseph in Terre Haute. It is lovely!

[@ICSPublications]

Yes, thanks to our dear sisters in Terre Haute: www.heartsawake.org/

[@zeljkabozic5781]

😂😂😂😘👑🫂🌌

[@lindabeeler6681]

This is wonderful. How do you find someone to talk to about these ideas and can talk about it? There is no one to talk to about this kind of reading. How do you grow in a relationship with God when you have many questions without someone to ask? Please do not suggest talking to a priest bc they say they do not have time. It all sounds good, but it’s not possible to grow in a vacuum.

[@ICSPublications]

Great question Linda. I suggest looking into if there is a secular Carmelite community in your area: www.ocdswashprov.org

[@annharry3801]

There are lay carmelite communities both O.Carmelite and Discalced communities. Look for them on line in your area

[@TracyW-me8br]

I was received into a Lay Carmelite Community in December. You will grow a lot and have a lot of support while discerning if its what God wants for you.

[@Winston-op5de]

I would say if you are really interested. The Secular order of Discalced Carmelites will help you decide if you have a vocation to the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order. They are men and woman who follow all the rules and regulation of the Discalced Carmelite Order and live at home with their families and meet once a month. We are an integral part of the Discalced Carmelite Order. During their meetings they Have mass following by a meeting in which you the assigned readings of St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila), St. John of the Cross, etc. And you will be able to discuss with them and really get to understand it well. When you call them they will explain everything to you in more detail. Contact the closest OCDS group in your community and they will answer any questions you may have. They will help you decide if you do have a vocation. I hope this helps. This is a serious decision reserved for people who have been called to the Discalced Carmelite Order, as Secular Carmelites. God bless you.

[@AshleighJane-nd2qx]

Find the right priest .... I know a Benedictine Father , who has taught me so much, with jokes and wit.. Irish and amazing! He is good friends with a Franciscan monk, both of whom took confessions after 9/11 ❤😊

[@raphaelpali]

Thank you so much for this talk. I have this question, I have heard the advice; for example when praying the Rosary, to stop and pause with God. which I never understood till today. but I still have this question. If one sets to meditate on the 20 mysteries of the Rosary, what then happens to the rest of the meditation I would like to offer God? do I wait and do it later? I Thank you for all you do. I really like Carmelite spirituality and you guys have been a lot of help in understanding and putting it into my life

[@Jha-1986]

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[@MsRocko99]

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