Seasons of the Heart Retreat (NCR, Bulacan and Tarlac)

On June 21 - 23, the thematic retreat on "Seasons of the Heart" was successful. It was attended by the different communities in NCR, Bulacan and Tarlac. The retreat was facilitated by the National Formation Team with the spiritual assistance of the Don Bosco priests of the Tabor Retreat House.

Commemoration of the 395th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the Philippines

Carmelite Spirituality Forum and Reception of Aspirants

 

Carmelite Spirituality Forum on May 11 at Titus Brandsma Center. Reception of Aspirants of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel TOC Community of Project 6 to Order.

 





2013 Retreat Schedules of Flos Carmeli House of Prayer

May 17 - 19: Journey to Carith
June 14 - 16: Interior Castle 1 - 3
June 21 - 23: Seasons of the Heart
September 6 - 8: Journey to Carith
September 27 - 29: Interior Castle 1 - 3
October 4 - 6: Interior Castle 1 - 3
October 18 - 20: Four Degrees of Prayer
November 15 - 17: Interor Castle 1 - 3
November 22 - 24: Interior Castle 1 - 3
December 6 - 8: National Council Retreat

Lay Carmelites and the Year of Faith

The Lay Carmelites of the Philippines had initiated a Carmelite Spirituality Forum early last year in conjunction with the Year of Faith. The forum has already finished the 1^st Quarter of its series of topics and it was well received and attended by Third Order members of the different communities in the National Capital Region and the outlying provinces near it. 

Speakers of the forum include the Provincial Delegate, the National Formation Team, and diocesan priests who are members of the Third Order of Carmel. The forum’s theme is “Lay Carmelites: One Vocation, One Mission, One Order, One Hope of Sanctification” and it aims to strengthen the formation program of the TOC. The following are the topics covered in the forum: 

1st Quarter: Carmelite Rule

January 19: In Allegiance to Jesus Christ

February 09: The Rule of St. Albert

March 09: Carmelite Spirituality and Charism  

2nd Quarter: Charism

April 13: Community and Clothed with Carmel's Attitude

May 11: Carmel's Call to Service

June 08: Commitment in Carmel  

3rd Quarter: Carmelite Models

July 13: Mary

August 10: Elijah

September 14: The Carmelite Family and the Communion of Saints  

4th Quarter: Spirituality of the Carmelite Saints

October 12: Spirituality of St. Therese of the Child Jesus

November 09: Spirituality of St. Teresa of Avila and Spirituality of St. Teresa Margaret Redi

December 14: Spirituality of St. John of the Cross and Spirituality of Blessed Titus Brandsma

4th Batch Formators Meeting and Canonical Visit to Agusan del Sur

Canonical Visit to Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Rites of Profession and Reception (Pampanga, Sta. Maria, and Guiguinto): Province of St. Joseph

On September 29, Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, new members were received as novices to the Third Order of Carmel. Also, others gave their temporary profession particularly that of the community of Bl. Maria Sagrario in San Luis, Pampanga. The rites were held at the Parish Church of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, San Luis, Pampanga and officiated by Rev. Fr. Adriand Layug as main celebrant together with Rev. Fr. Fernando David.

We wish to congratulate the new aspirants, novices and temporary professed members of San Luis, Sta. Maria, and Guiguinto.

Pictures of the event can be found here.

Rites of Reception and Profession (Baliuag, Malolos, Alido, and Guiguinto): Province of St. Joseph

On the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, several members of the Third Order community of Baliuag, Malolos, Alido, and Guiguinto were received and professed in the Order. They were received and professed in the Order by Rev. Fr. Jose Adriand Emmanuel Layug, TOC. The rites were held at the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Sabang, Baliuag, Bulacan.

We extend our congratulations to the novices and the newly professed members.

Pictures of the event can be accessed here.

St. Elijah Province: Reception to the Novitiate and Acceptance of Aspirants

The Lay Carmelite Province of St. Elijah, composed of the communities of Proj. 6, Cubao, Sikatuna, Proj. 4, Kamias, and Proj. 7, held the reception of novices and the acceptance of new aspirants to the Order on September 8, 2012, Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The rites were held at the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Road 8, Project 6, Quezon City. The Holy Mass and the rites were presided by the Provincial Delegate, Rev. Fr. Roberto Noel Rosas, O.Carm.

The new novices and aspirants were welcomed by the commnuties and by the National Council. After the Mass, a sumptuous merienda was held at the "Bahay Karmelo" of the parish.

The aspirants and novices of Cubao together with the National Coordinator, Sally Castro (2nd to the left)

The newly accepted aspirants of the Immaculate Conception TOCC, Cubao, Quezon City with their prioress,
Sis. Elvira Sagat, TOCarm.

The new novices of Our Lady of Mount Carmel TOCC, Project 6, Quezon City

TOC members of the Province of St. Elijah

During the homily of Fr. Noel Rosas, OCarm

Acceptance of the Aspirants to the Order