Contemplation and Castanets: Carmelite Spirituality

With this episode, we conclude this advent series of meditations from  Divine Intimacy . Over the past episodes, we’ve reflected on themes like sanctity, grace, charity, and living in union with God, each one drawing us closer to Him and encouraging us to pour out His love in the apostolate. I also invite you to explore my other podcast: Under Thy Protection , where I share traditional Catholic pr...

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Meditation 21 - Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Seeking God in Activity. This is the fourth and last of a 4-part series on Seeking God (in Faith, in Love, in Others and in Activity) Resources: Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by ⁠Baronius Press⁠ . ⁠⁠ --- Looking for traditional Catholic prayer...

Meditation 20 - Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Seeking God in Others. This is the third of a 4-part series on Seeking God (in Faith, in Love, in Others and in Activity) Resources: Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by ⁠Baronius Press⁠ . ⁠⁠ --- Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayer...

Meditation 19 - Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Seeking God in Love. This is the second of a 4-part series on Seeking God (in Faith, in Love, in Others and in Activity) Resources: Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by ⁠Baronius Press⁠ . ⁠⁠ --- Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers...

Meditation 18 - Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Seeking God in Faith. This is the first of a 4-part series on Seeking God (in Faith, in Love, in Others and in Activity) Resources: Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press . ⁠⁠ --- Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers f...

Meditation 16 & 17 – Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Guarding the Interior Life   In today’s episode of  Reflections on Divine Intimacy , we focus on the theme of guarding the interior life, combining Meditations 16 and 17:  Guard of the Senses  and  Interior Silence . Drawing on the wisdom of Saint John of the Cross and Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, we reflect on how exterior silence and mo...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 14 - The Virgin of the Incarnation. In today’s podcast, we honor the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with reflections drawn from Meditation 14, The Virgin of the Incarnation, from the spiritual classic Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen, O.C.D. Resources :  Divine...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditations 11 to 13 - Seeking God in Prayer and Daily Life Join us for Reflections on Divine Intimacy as we reflect on Meditations Eleven to Thirteen. Learn how to seek God in the hidden depths of your soul, deepen your relationship with Him through prayer, and discover His presence in the duties of daily life. Inspired by Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint John of th...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 10 - Invitation to Divine Intimacy Join us for this episode of Reflections on Divine Intimacy as we reflect on the profound mystery of God’s indwelling presence in the soul. Inspired by Christ’s promise in John Chapter 14, Verse 23, and the teachings of Saint Teresa of Avila, we explore how faith and love invite us to live intimately with the Trinity. Res...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 9 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary I hope this podcast helps you grow in your faith and given you a deeper appreciation for  Divine Intimacy . It’s a wonderful book that you can keep using daily to stay close to God. Thank you so much for listening, praying, and being part of this journey. I’d love to hear from you—what you enjoyed,...

7. The Mount of Perfection - Divine Intimacy Meditations - Saturday of the First Week of Advent As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation. Resources: Divine Intimacy...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 6 – Sanctity and my Daily Duties (Repost) As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation. Resources: Divine Intimacy: Meditatio...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 5 – Sanctity and God’s Will (Repost) As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation. Resources: Divine Intimacy: Meditations on...

As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation. Resources: Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Ma...

3. Sanctity and the Plenitude of Grace (Part 2of 2) - Divine Intimacy Meditations - Tuesday of the First Week of Advent As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation. Re...

3. Sanctity and the Plenitude of Grace (Part 1 of 2) - Divine Intimacy Meditations - Tuesday of the First Week of Advent (Repost) As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incar...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 2 – An Invitation to Sanctity (Part 2 of 2) (Repost) As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation. Resources: Divine Intimacy...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 2 – An Invitation to Sanctity (Part 1 of 2) (Repost) As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation. Resources: Divine Intimacy...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 1 – The Lord Comes from Afar (Part 3 of 3) - Repost In this first episode of a three-part series, we reflect on the First Sunday of Advent using  Divine Intimacy  Meditation No. 1, “The Lord Cometh From Afar,” by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our he...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 1 – The Lord Comes from Afar (Part 2 of 3) - Repost In this first episode of a three-part series, we reflect on the First Sunday of Advent using  Divine Intimacy  Meditation No. 1, “The Lord Cometh From Afar,” by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our he...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 1 – The Lord Comes from Afar (Part 1 of 3) - Repost In this first episode of a three-part series, we reflect on the First Sunday of Advent using  Divine Intimacy  Meditation No. 1, “The Lord Cometh From Afar,” by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our he...

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 40 – Jesus The Universal King This excerpt from  Divine Intimacy  by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD, reflects on Christ’s kingship as both inherent and earned through His sacrifice, highlighting His reign as one of love. Resources: Divine Intimacy:  Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year  by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary...

Vuestra soy, para Vos nací, ¿qué mandáis hacer de mí? Dadme muerte, dadme vida, dad salud o enfermedad, honra o deshonra me dad, dadme guerra o paz cumplida, flaqueza o fuerza a mi vida, que a todo diré que sí: ¿qué mandáis hacer de mí? Dadme riqueza o pobreza, dad consuelo o desconsuelo, dadme alegría o tristeza, dadme infierno o dadme cielo, vida dulce, sol sin velo, pues del todo me rendí: ¿qué...

Saint Teresa's Poem I am Yours and born for You, What do You want of me? Majestic Sovereign, Unending wisdom, Kindness pleasing to my soul; God sublime, one Being Good, Yours, You made me, Yours, You saved me, Yours, You endured me, Yours, You called me, Yours, You awaited me, Yours, I did not stray. What do You want of me? In Your hand I place my heart, Body, mind, and soul, Deep feeling and affe...