Father Jerry Payea is a priest who lives the Carmelite charism. He is an absolutely modest guy, who gives of himself graciously and is very dedicated to serving others. It had been about three years since I last saw Father Jerry. I asked him to stop by. I wanted to know how he was doing and a little about Lurin, Peru, where he serves.

Saint Anastasia: 100 Years of Faith
By: Joseph J. Kerzich

This year is a fantastic one of anticipation for a family of faith in Teaneck, New Jersey. 2008 marks the Centennial Jubilee of Saint Anastasia Parish in the heart of Bergen County. Carmelites from this province have ministered there in the Archdiocese of Newark since 1869.

Madre Candelaria de San José
By: Raul Maravi, O.Carm.

The life of Mother Candelaria de San José was recognized from the beginning as an inspiration not only for those who met her, but also for the whole nation of Venezuela. After a lengthy process that involved much study and research of her life and accomplishments, her beatification was celebrated in Caracas, on April 27, 2008.

Carmelite Forum Opens Third Season Lecture Series

On February 13th the Carmelite Forum of New Jersey opened its third lecture season with the theme: Some Things Have Changed…What Has Changed in the Catholic Church. This year the series featured four speakers one each month in February, March, April and May. Each evening was presented in a Carmelite parish. Admission to each was free.

Friends Matter
By: Dr. Keith Egan, T.O.Carm.

Ever since Sal Lema asked for this essay, I have been making notes and looking for time to put my thoughts together. Free moments over the Easter Triduum have prompted me to begin. This celebration of the dying and rising of Jesus Christ brings to mind the words of Jesus that elevated friendship to a whole new reality: “I do not call you servants any longer…I have called you friends.” (John 15:13)

Three-Minute Hermit
(The Sequel) By: Father Gregory Houck, O.Carm.

Spring seems to be arriving slowly in the Eastern Sierra mountains but after months of cold and lots of snow even a slight hint of some warmth drives me outdoors.

Spring Professions and Ordinations
By: Fr. Leopold Glueckert, O.Carm.

Whitefriars Hall in Washington, DC, has been a busy place of late. The seasonal flurry of preparations for Solemn Vows, Ordination and First Mass activities have almost (that’s almost) pushed exams and papers off the front burner.

Saint Bernadette Church Bids Adieu to Carmelites
By: Jo Ann Zuniga-Bernsten

Both a joyful and sad ceremony marked the “Carmelite Legacy” April 20th as parishioners of Saint Bernadette Catholic Church in Clear Lake bid farewell to Father J.J. McCarthy, their pastor for the past 12 years, Father Adrian Wilde, associate pastor for 10 years and other Carmelite priests who had served there over the past 31 years.

Going Green for Spring
By: Amy Durazo

The Lancers of Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona, bleed maroon and gold. But recently, they have set their sights on green—not as a change of school colors, of course, but as a change in lifestyle.

Daring to Go Bald
By: Suzanne Kairis

Joliet Catholic Academy students dared to go bald this past March in an effort to raise funds for childhood cancer research. The opportunity to serve others is interwoven in all of Joliet Catholic Academy’s activities.