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Flos Carmeli, vitis florigera,
splendor caeli, Virgo puerpera singularis.
Mater mitis, sed viri nescia,
Carmelitis esto propitia,
stella maris.
IN SOLLEMNITATE B.V. MARIAE DE MONTE CARMELO
Fernando Prior Generalis
Domusque Generalis Communitas
16. VII. 2018
Image: Madonna del Carmine, Curia Generalizia, Roma, Italia
From June 29 to July 2, 2018, the 24th Assemby of the Carmelite Family of the Iberian Region took place in Tarrassa. It was prepared and coordinated by the Carmelite Province of Catalonia. The theme for reflection was: "Carmel is committed to the care of our common home."
The lectures were given by: Eduardo Agosta, a Carmelite religious from Argentina, who addressed the theme: "The Genesis of Laudato SI" (how we got to this work, why this topic, the global crisis and its structure). With scientific data Eduardo made us reflect on the urgent importance of taking care of our mother earth. José Luis Gutiérrez, a lay Carmelite from Madrid, in his lecture entitled, "Conversion in the midst of the people", encouraged us to take a stand in caring for our common home through with daily gestures that are within reach. Pedagogically and dynamically he made us see the importance of opening ourselves to an authentic conversion, individually and in communally, to be protectors of God's work. Llorenç Puig, SJ, spoke about approaches to Laudato SI from the faith, from three points of view: rupture, eschatological and just. Later he coordinated group work to answer some questions about the motivations that act as resistance to achieving an integral ecology in each of our environments.
The environment of fraternity and communication was evident to all. The celebrations of the Eucharist were led by Fathers, Paco Daza (Bêtica Provincial, Luis Maza (Catolonia Provincial) and the last day by Fr. Desiderio García (ACV Provincial).
The meeting closed in a spirit of joyful renewal, for having experienced Carmelite fraternity and always with the commitment to put into practice all that was offered to us at this meeting, thereby, to make our common home, our Mother Earth, more habitable.
Pope's Prayer Intentions for July 2018
Evangelization: Priests and their Pastoral Ministry
That priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.
Lectio Divina: July - Julio - Luglio 2018
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The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, was held 21 June 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Lourdes M. de Jesús Crucificado Avilés Calderón, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Antonia de Jesús Sacramentado Acevedo Lorenzo, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. de la Trinidad Rodríguez Barbosa, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Monserrate M. del Corazón Crucificado de Jesús Lugo Millán, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. de la Trinidad Rodríguez Barbosa, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Monserrate M. del Corazón Crucificado de Jesús Lugo Millán, O.Carm.
During the Provincial Chapter of the American Province of Saint Elias held on 19-22 June 2018 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Mario Esposito, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Paul Denault, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Joseph Nguyen Do, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Mark C. Zittle, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Francis Amodio, O.Carm.
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Caudete, Spain, was held 14-15 June 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. Josefina Marco Navarro, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. Estela Santos Torres, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. Cristina Conejero Rodríguez, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Estela Santos Torres, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. Estela Santos Torres, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Cristina Conejero Rodríguez, O.Carm.
During the Provincial Chapter of the Irish Province held on 10-14 June 2018 following earlier elections were confirmed:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Richard Byrne, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Brian McKay, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Éanna Ó hÓbáin, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Simon Nolan, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. David Twohig, O.Carm.
- Commissary Provincial of Zimbabwe: Fr. Vitalis Tendai Benza, O.Carm.
During the Provincial Chapter of the Italian Province held on 4-9 June 2018 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Roberto Toni, O.Carm.
- Vice Prior Provincial: Fr. Lucio Maria Zappatore, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Nicola Sozzi, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Giuseppe Midili, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Carlos Rivera Rodríguez, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Augustin Barbut, O.Carm.
