Carmelite Sisters, Author at Integrated Catholic Life™

A Sky Filled with Saints

Posted by Carmelite Sisters | Oct 27, 2015 | Prayer / Spiritual Life, Spotlight |

“There are as many saints as there are stars in the sky!” The night sky in its magnificent beauty...

Lift High the Cross

Posted by Carmelite Sisters | Sep 14, 2015 | Living, Spotlight |

September 14th is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Each year when it comes around, I...

The Difference Between Humans and Animals

Posted by Carmelite Sisters | Aug 25, 2015 | Prayer / Spiritual Life, Spotlight |

“What made you establish man in so great a dignity?” A couple of weeks ago I was at a farmer’s market on a lovely spot right by the ocean. One of the booths that featured woodwork had a carved sign display saying: “Animals are...

The Holy Spirit—The Principle of Unity throughout Scripture

Posted by Carmelite Sisters | May 26, 2015 | Prayer / Spiritual Life, Spotlight |

The principle of unity throughout scripture is the Holy Spirit. The Pentecost Sequence, Veni Sancte Spiritus, describes this sanctifying—and therefore unifying—role of the Spirit of Father and Son: Bend the stubborn heart...