Mother Luisita Luncheon 2013
The beautiful veranda of Marycrest Manor in Culver City was the perfect place to sit and watch the unfolding of a beautiful and inspiring event – the annual Mother Luisita Luncheon.
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Behold Your Mother
As Mother’s Day approaches, we are reminded of the ways that we are called to honor our mothers and other women who have made a difference in our lives by showing us love and care. But let us remember the woman who is blessed above all women, who is our eternal mother: Mary.
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St. Therese and Trust
Shortly before she died, Thérèse was asked if she completely trusted in God. She realized that her illness was a gift from God to her Carmelite Sisters, and so she was able to abandon herself completely into the loving arms of Divine Providence.
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To Clean or Not to Clean…
Although cleaning a house or an office can be an overwhelming task, have we ever thought about other areas of our life that might need “spring cleaning”? Oftentimes, this type of clean up can be more difficult and daunting that the physical spring cleaning because it requires more determination, thoughtfulness, and resolve to change.
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An Avalanche of Grace
On the vigil of Good Shepherd Sunday, we experienced a spectacle of grace at our Family Faith Festival at Santa Teresita. The result? An AVALANCHE of grace!
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Defending the Beauty & Sacredness of Life
“To affirm and defend the beauty, the purpose, and the sacredness of all human life,” is part of the mission of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. To the sisters, care is not a business; they call it “serving our cherished and loved elders."
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April 27, 2013 | Handmaidens With Special Guest: Leah Darrow
April 27, 2013 | Handmaidens special guest: Leah Darrow.
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Bioethics Seminar | End of Life Issues
April 16, 2013 | Join the Carmelite Sisters and staff at Santa Teresita for a day of prayer and learning focused on the dignity of life.
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Formation in Virtue
The name Luisa means “one famous in battle”. It was a name which held what was as yet an unknown significance. Throughout her life, Maria Luisa would wage a battle.
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Ultimate Victory
Each year, hundreds and thousands of people across the world stream into churches to celebrate Easter. Can we imagine the life that would be exploding from the church if everyone present truly grasped the meaning of our Lord’s victory?
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May 19, 2013 | Handmaidens Beach Trip
May 19, 2013 | For young women ages 18-35. PENTECOST SUNDAY we will enjoy being together at our Annual Handmaidens Beach Trip. The sisters are looking forward to spending time with you!
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Sunday, April 14, 2013 Thank you to our generous donors who support our postulants and...
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Handmaidens | Confession: Experiencing His Love and Mercy
March 23, 2013 | Confession: Experiencing His Love and Mercy
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Family Night | FAMILY: A Civilization of Love
March 24, 2013 | Join the Carmelite Sisters for an evening of prayer and family fun, including a special presentation for parents based on the writings of Bl. John Paul II.
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Why the habit?
I hardly see Sisters in a habit any more. What happened? Why did the Carmelite Sisters keep their habit?
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Ultimate Love
Love. When we first hear this word, our minds may be drawn to the cliché, worldly views of love: pink hearts, boxes of chocolates, flowers, and perfect relationships. While all of these may be indications of love, the real meaning of love lies much deeper than this surface level.
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The Spirit of Carmel | THE Faith
Our Catholic Church teaches that there is natural faith and supernatural, infused faith which comes at Baptism. It may seem to be quietly lying dormant, forgotten, or perhaps inconsequential in the going about of daily living. Yet, I have come to realize that almost every country has stories about faith and times of persecution.
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Family Faith Festival
April 20, 2013 | The Carmelite Sisters invite you to a Celebration of Faith at Santa Teresita. Come and enjoy a day of faith, music, worship, games, food, and fun!
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From Dust to Dust
It is that time of year when we begin to prepare for the liturgical season of Lent. This season of Lent is a time of preparation, a time of repentance, and a time of sacrifice. While it is creditable that we take the time to discern that which we should sacrifice for Lent, we must not lose sight of the reasons why we are sacrificing in the first place.
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