The Carmelite International Liturgical Congress will be held at Sassone, Rome from the 16th to the 20th April 2018. The theme of the Congress will be "The Role and the Place of the Liturgy in the Carmelite Order". The main lectures will be broadcast via live streaming by following this link Carmelite Liturgical congress
INTERNATIONAL CARMELITE LITURGICAL CONGRESS
16-20 April 2018
THE ROLE & PLACE OF LITURGY IN THE CARMELITE ORDER
(Il Carmelo in Sassone, Rome)
Monday, 16th April – Moderator: Fr. Michael Farrugia O.Carm., | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
09.00 | Opening Mass: The Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O. Carm. |
10.15-10.30 | Break |
10:30 | Welcome address: Fr. Michael Farrugia, O.Carm. President of the Liturgical Commission Opening talk: Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O. Carm. Prior General |
11.15-12.45 | Feedback and discussion of the Questionnaire sent to the Order: Fr. Mario Esposito O.Carm. |
13.00 | Lunch |
16.00-17.00 | Fr. Giovanni Grosso, O.Carm.: Carmelite Liturgy: historical and mariological aspects from the beginning until the Council of Trent |
17.00-17.30 | Break |
17.00-18.30 | Fr. Edmond Caruana, O. Carm.: The Carmelite Liturgy: historical-liturgical excursus from up to its suppression (Afterwards there will be some time for questions and discussion with the two speakers) |
19.00 | Evening Prayer |
19.30 | Supper |
Tuesday, 17th April – Moderator: Fr. Giovanni Grosso, O. Carm. | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
08.30 | Mass Celebrant: Fr. Michael Driscoll O.Carm |
09:45-10:4 | Fr. Giuseppe Midili, O. Carm.:The Liturgy is pastoral: the challenge for Carmelites today of putting it into practice |
10:45-11:15 | Break |
11.15-11.45 | Questions and discussion with the speaker. |
12.00-12.30 | Presentation from one of the geographic areas of the Order. Fr. John Keating, O.Carm. General Councillor for Europe to speak about Europe. |
13.00 | Lunch |
16.00-17.00 | Fr. Juan Javier Flores Arcas, OSB: Liturgy and Fraternal Life in the community; the centrality of Eucharist |
17.00-17.30 | questions and discussion. |
18.00-18.35 | Fr. Robert Manik O.Carm. Power point presentation on the place of Liturgy in Asia,Australia,Oceania |
18.45-19.30 | Groups Lectio Divina. |
19.30. | Supper |
Wednesday, 18th April – Moderator: Fr. Edmond Caruana, O.Carm. | |
Gita: Casamari Abbey, Veroli (Frosinone) [www.casamari.it] | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
09.00 | Departure by Bus. |
19.30 | Supper. |
Thursday, 19th April – Moderator: Fr. Pius Robert Manik, O. Carm. | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
08.30 | Mass Celebrant: Fr. Mario Loya O. Carm. |
09.45-10.45 | Fr. Luigi Borriello, OCD: Liturgy and Carmelite Spirituality |
10.45-11.15 | Break |
11.15-12.30 | groups to discuss the topic, after time for questions, and each group will be asked to present one () main point from their conversation. |
13.00 | Lunch |
16.00-17.15 | Dr. Donna Orsuto: The Transmission of Carmelite Spirituality in Liturgy: Mystagogical Elements, (afterwards time for questions and discussion in the Assembly). |
17.15-17.30 | Break |
17.30-18.30 | Fr. Désiré Unen Alimange, O. Carm., presentation on the place of Carmelite Liturgy in Africa; Fr. Michael Driscoll O. Carm., presentation on the place of Carmelite Liturgy in Latin America and North America |
19:00 | Evening prayer |
19.30 | Supper |
Friday, 20th April 2018– Moderator: Fr. Mario Esposito, O. Carm. | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
08.30 | Morning Prayer and Adoration |
09.45-10.45 | Sr. M. Anastasia Cucca, O.Carm: Liturgy and the Word of God in Carmel. |
11.15 | Break |
11.15-12.15 : | Fr. John Keating, O. Carm. Liturgy and Carmelite Formation: the experiential dimension |
12. 15 | time for questions to both speakers. |
13.00 | Lunch |
16.00-16.30 | Fr. Noel Rosas O. Carm. Administrative Secretary for Formation, The implications of the formation program |
16.30-17.00 | Final message |
17.00-17.15 | Break |
17.15-18.00 | H.E. Msgr Filippo Iannone O.Carm., The liturgical vision in the post conciliar Church and in the Order, and in the light of personal experience |
18.00-19.00 | Closing Mass – H.E. Msgr Filippo Iannone O.Carm. |
19.30 | Supper |
Gathering of Carmelite Superiors of the Asia, Australia and Oceania geographical area
Carmelite superiors of the Asia, Australia and Oceania geographical area of the Order gathered at the Carmelite Province Centre, Middle Park, Melbourne, Australia from 11-14 April 2018. Present were: Fr Benny Phang (General Councillor, Asia Australia, Oceania), Fr Michael Kissane (Provincial, St Elias), Fr Ignasius Budiono (Provincial, Indonesia), Fr Artemio Jusayan (Provincial, Philippines), Fr Paul Cahill (Provincial, Australia and Timor-Leste), Fr Jacob Robin (Delegate, Indian General Delegation), Fr Joseph Tran (Delegate, Vietnam) and Fr Marlon Lacal (Delegate, Philippines).
On the first day Fr Ignasius Budiono during the morning session spoke about Inculturation and in the afternoon session Fr Benny Phan addressed the question of Formation. The second day was devoted to listening to reports about local conditions in the various provinces, general delegation and missions in their geographical area. In the afternoon, contributions and proposals for the 2019 General Chapter were discussed.
Appointment of President of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, appointed today President of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts H.E. Msgr. Filippo Iannone, O. Carm, archbishop-bishop Emeritus of Sora-Aquino-Pontecorvo, currently adjunct secretary of the same Dicastery.
To Msgr. Filippo Iannone we offer our warmest congratulations on behalf of the whole Carmelite Family.
Pope's Prayer Intentions for April 2018
Universal: For Those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters
That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.
Lectio Divina: April-abril-aprile2018
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Christus resurrexit!
Resurrexit vere! Alleluia!
In Pascha Domini
A.D. 2018
Fernando Prior Generalis
Domusque Generalis Communitas
Image: Monastero carmelitano di Sogliano al Rubicone, Italia, Icona Le mirrofore, 2018
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Hermits of Monteluro, Italy, was held 26 March 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Morena Ciullo, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Teresa M. Lonardoni, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. Maria Faroldi, O.Carm.
The Assembly of the Federation "Stella Maris", Philippines, was held 8 March 2018. The following were elected:
- President: Sr. M. Elena Tolentino, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Rescelia Garcia, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Dorotea Santiago, O.Carm.
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Camaná, Peru, was held 14 March 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. : M. Máxima Ranilla Huamaní, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Eucaristía Solsona Granel, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Trinidad Huamani Condo, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Hilda Condori Marca, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. Gabriela de Jesús Ramos Mamani, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Gabriela de Jesús Ramos Mamani, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Trinidad Huamani Condo, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Carmen Teresa de la Cruz Cruces Montoya, O.Carm.
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Ostuni, Italy, was held 6-7 March 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Daniela Denitto, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Maria Andrisani, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Giuseppina Cardone, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Agnese Menolascina, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. M. Bernardetta Spagnuolo, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Teresa Sisto, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Agnese Menolascina, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Anna Visalli, O.Carm.
The Carmelite European Youth Committee (CEYC) met at the Curia Generalizia in Rome from the 2nd to the 4th of March last. They evaluated the work of the committee these past three years and they are now preparing for the next meeting of the “Awakening” project. This will take place at Aylesford, England from the 15th to 18th August, 2019. Details of which will be communicated to the European provinces later this year. This will be the third “Awakening” project for Carmelite youth in Europe, completing the projects that have already taken place at Fatima (Portugal) in 2014 and San Felice (Italy) in 2015. The project followed on from the European youth Pilgrimage of Hope in Rome in 2010 and the World Youth Day meeting in Madrid in 2011. The committee, with John Keating, O.Carm. as chair, are now developing a longer-term project to promote our spirituality among young people. To this end, the committee will meet again next November in Vila-Real, Spain. The members are: Sabrina Rubio Perez, Daniela Pereira, Tommaso Bacci and Carmelites; Dave Twohig, Luca Sciarelli and João Costa. Collaborating with the committee, at this time, is David Oliver, O.Carm. of the ACV Province.
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From the 25th of February to the 1st of March, some seventy Carmelites from the different sectors and groups that make up the Venezuelan Carmel met in the in the Convento San José in Mérida (Venezuela). The theme of the meeting was "La experiencia de Dios en tiempos difíciles... el sufrimiento como fábrica de santidad" (The Experiencie of God in Difficult Times- suffering as a workshop of holiness”, The meeting was directed by Fr. Javier Villegas, O.Carm., of the Titus Brandsma General Delegation in Colombia. In the sessions the participants looked, through Carmelite eyes, at all that is happening at the moment in Venezuela. To get this meeting off the ground took a lot of work and effort as there were many difficulties to be overcome.
The participants included friars from the two missions that exist in Venezuela, from the Bética and the Catalonian provinces; Carmelite sisters from the two congregations that have houses in Venezuela - Carmelite Sisters of Mother Candelaria, (HCMC) and Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,(HCSCJ); Carmelite nuns and a broad representation of various groups of lay Carmelites.
At the end, the participants sent a message to the Carmelite Family in which they encourage everyone “to live in allegiance of Jesus Christ in the midst of every difficulty, (...) living out our spirituality authentically in the midst of the people, so in need of prophets of hope.”
The office of CITOC joins in this beautiful challenge, with prayer and fraternal affection.
Pope's Prayer Intentions for March 2018
Formation in Spiritual Discernment
That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.
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The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Villalba del Alcor, Spain, was held 21 February 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. del Pilar Martín Gómez, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. del Mar Domínguez Castizo , O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. del Carmen del Toro Medina, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Consuelo Pérez García, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. M. Inés de Jesús Vázquez Gallardo, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. del Carmen del Toro Medina, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Inés Vázquez Gallardo, O.Carm.
Yesterday, the 6th of February, in the presence of the Prior General of our Order, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O. Carm., of the Postulator General, Dr. Giovanna Brizi, the General Councilors for Europe and Asia (John Keating, O.Carm and Benny Phang Khong Wing, O.Carm.) and Fr. Ton Van der Gulik, O.Carm., representing the Dutch Province, the opening of the documents of inquiry regarding the alleged miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Tito Brandsma in the Diocese of Palm Beach (Florida, USA) took place. All the documentation had been presented to the Congregation on January the 24th by the Vice Postulator of the cause of the miracle, Fr. Mario Esposito, O.Carm.
This very simple and yet solemn act took place at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints (Congregatio Pro Causis Sanctorum). Later they were received by Monsignor Marcello Bartolucci, Archbishop Secretary of the Congregation, who invited the Carmelites to imitate the example of the life of Blessed Titus and to continue praying for this cause of canonization.
