Part of me feels sorry for Elisha. Like a younger brother easily overlooked because of an older brother’s accomplishments, Elisha seems in the background because of Elijah.  Even the opening prayer for his memorial says “O God…you have bestowed the spirit of Elijah on your prophet Elisha…”  Even among the Carmelites, Elisha did not receive serious attention until the 20thcentury. Yet, examining his life in the Old Testament, a person can be overwhelmed by all ...

  Hilary Januszewski was born on 11 June 1907 in Krajenki (Poland) and was given the name of Pawel. He received a Christian education from his parents, Martin and Marianne. He attended the college in Greblin (where his family lived from 1915), and then continued his studies at the Institute of Suchary, but had to abandon these due to economic difficulties of the family. Meanwhile his family went to Cracow where he took up other studies and ...

Carmelites from around the Province gathered in Guatemala on Saturday, May 25, 2019, for the ordination to the priesthood of Jorge Monterroso. A number of Carmelites made the journey from Peru, El Salvador, Mexico, the US, and Canada to witness the ordination in what was a very pleasant day. The members of the Monterroso family were great hosts. The Carmelites were able to celebrate a few meals with them besides both participating in the ordination ...

When Joaquina de Vedruna Vidal de Mas was born on April 16, 1783, in Barcelona in the Kingdom of Spain, her parents probably never imagined the adventure that lay ahead of her as a future wife, mother, religious, foundress, and servant to the sick and poor children. Yet, St. Joachina listened to the voice of Christ and followed, not only into a deep relationship with Him, but also as a religious committed to help the ...