Mater Carmeli TOC Retreat - Seasons of the Heart

On August 21 - 22, the TOC Community situated at Mater Carmeli Monastery, Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac held their retreat at the monastery grounds having the theme "Seasons of the Heart". The retreat was facilitated by Bro. Ruel Santos, TOC. The retreat started by  joining the community Mass held at the monastery chapel. In the evening of Aug.21, a small celebration was held because it was the birthday of the prior of the community, Bro. Benjie Syguan, TOC. The nuns joined at the evening celebration where a delicious dinner was served. The retreat ended in the afternoon of the next day where the retreatants were refreshed on their vocation to Carmel and hopefully looks forward in their final profession.

Retreat Session

Evening Prayer together with the nuns

Evening Prayer together with the nuns

A birthday celebration

Celebration of Night Prayer and Office of the Readings with various relics of saints and beati exposed

Celebration of Night Prayer and Office of the Readings

Early Dawn Way of the Cross

Holy Mass (Aug. 22)

Relic Veneration

St. Rita of Cascia, St. Clare of Assisi, and Bl. Anna Maria Taigi

The members of the Mater Carmeli TOC Community