Videos

You may have heard that The Practice of the Presence of God by the Carmelite Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection is one of Pope Leo's favourite books and a key to his spirituality. In this video, two Carmelite friars discuss Brother Lawrence's book and how we can make it relevant to our lives.

The Martyrs of Compiègne are sixteen Carmelite nuns who were killed during the French Revolution. After being arrested and sentenced to death, they went to the guillotine singing and offering their lives “so that peace might be restored to the Church and the state." This documentary explores their story and their message for today.

We are all in need of healing in our lives. In this video, Fr Daniel Chowning explores with us what St John of the Cross teaches about healing and contemplation.

How familiar are you with the beautiful insights of the Carmelites Michael of St Augustine, Mary Petyt and Titus Brandsma? Dr Joanne Mosley introduces us to these figures and others in this talk, “Mary Our Mother, Model of the Interior Life: Insights from Scripture and the Carmelite Saints". Prepare to be engaged and profoundly inspired!

Learn more about the parents of St Thérèse of Lisieux in this inspiring, informative and engaging talk. The presenter is Maureen O'Riordan, curator of the website “St Thérèse of Lisieux: A Gateway" as well as websites for Thérèse's parents.

This is so beautiful and deeply inspiring. The nuns of the Dolgellau Carmelite Monastery (in Wales) have produced this short video about St Therese of Lisieux's Little Way and what it means in our daily lives. It is a MUST watch!!!

Here is a brilliant short talk by Bishop Greg Homeming. Bishop Greg offers us fresh and encouraging insights into the spirituality of St Teresa of Avila as he reflects upon how Teresa's human weaknesses lead her to union with Jesus.

Here is a treasure! This is an excellent talk by Sister Jo Robson of the Ware Carmel (UK) on St Teresa of Avila as a woman who changed the Church – and who is still changing it today.

Prompted by probing and honest questions from his young interlocutor, in this interview the Australian Carmelite Bishop Greg Homeming explores topics such as loving ourselves, the transformative love of God, listening to God in prayer and much more. Watching this conversation is 20 minutes well spent!

In this short video, Sister Catherine-Ann and Sister Marie Tania of the Ormiston Carmelite Monastery (Brisbane) offer an insight into the life of a Carmelite nun. They discuss discernment, why they chose religious life, the Carmelite charism, day-to-day activities inside the monastery, and more!

In this video, the Carmelite priest and theologian Fr Steven Payne presents a wonderful lecture entitled “The Dark Night of the Soul, Yesterday and Today: Revisiting John of the Cross's Classic Text and Symbol." It is nourishment for the mind and heart!

This wonderful talk was presented by Fr Ron Rolheiser during a conference hosted by St Mary's University in Twickenham, England, called “John of the Cross: Carmel, Desire and Transformation." Fr Ron explores with great clarity and insight – often using relatable examples – how the transformation that St John of the Cross talks about in terms of “dark nights" connects with the nitty gritty of our human experience.

In this beautiful interview, Sister Cushla of the Christchurch Carmelite Monastery shares her own vocation story and something of the story of the Carmelite Order. She also offers wonderfully helpful insights for anyone seeking to live a full and flourishing life. It's well worth grabbing a cup of coffee and enjoying this nourishment for your soul.

To celebrate the feast day of St Teresa of Avila, Fr Greg Burke, OCD – Parish Priest of Infant Jesus Parish, Morley, Western Australia – reflects upon the impact of Teresa on his life.

In this very short video, Bishop Greg Homeming, OCD reflects upon the importance of coming to terms with who we are so as to have the freedom truly to live our own lives.

Here is an insightful and moving reflection about Our Lady of Mount Carmel from the theologian Dr M. Shawn Copeland.

Here's another short video by Bishop Greg Homeming. In just over a minute, he explores our flaws as a key place where we encounter the transforming presence of God.