Carmel teaches
the Church how to pray.
-Pope Francis & Pope Benedict XV
Enter the Silence...
Lent is more than a season of fasting; it is an invitation to the desert. It is the place where God speaks not in the earthquake, but in the gentle whisper. Walk with us these next 40 days as we lean into the rich heritage of the Ancient Observance with brief meditations to start or end your day.
Let these daily Carmelite reflections challenge your comforts, fuel your zeal, and draw you closer to the living God.
Click for other Lent Resources:
The Rosary
Stations of the Cross
The Second Sunday
of Lent
March 1, 2026
Saturday
February 28th
Sunday
March 1st
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer II
Night Prayer
The Gospel Reading
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother,
and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them;
his face shone like the sun
and his clothes became white as light.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them,
conversing with him.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,
“Lord, it is good that we are here.
If you wish, I will make three tents here,
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
While he was still speaking, behold,
a bright cloud cast a shadow over them,
then from the cloud came a voice that said,
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;
listen to him.”
When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate
and were very much afraid.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying,
“Rise, and do not be afraid.”
And when the disciples raised their eyes,
they saw no one else but Jesus alone.
As they were coming down from the mountain,
Jesus charged them,
“Do not tell the vision to anyone
until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
——Matthew 17:1-9
A Time to Get Closer to God
Pope Leo XIV offers the faithful
a 'roadmap' to rediscover the mystery
of God through the power
of silent listening,
intentional fasting,
and walking together.
Click to learn more about
“Listening and Fasting:
Lent as a Time for Conversion.”
Click here for Spanish Version.
Prayer Intention of
Pope Leo for February 2026
For children
with incurable diseases
Let us pray that
children suffering from
incurable diseases and their families
receive the necessary
medical care and support,
never losing strength and hope.
Pray with the Pope:
Monthly Prayer
Lord Jesus, who welcomed the little ones in your arms and blessed them tenderly,
Today we bring before you the children living with incurable illnesses.
Their fragile bodies
are a sign of your presence,
and their smiles, even in the midst of pain, are a testimony of your Kingdom.
We ask you, Lord, that they may never lack proper medical care, human and compassionate attention, and the support of a community that accompanies them with love.
Sustain their families in hope, in the midst of weariness and uncertainty, and make of them witnesses of a faith that grows stronger through trial.
Bless the hands of
doctors, nurses, and caregivers,
so that their work may always be an expression of active compassion.
May your Spirit enlighten them
in every difficult decision,
and grant them patience and tenderness to serve with dignity.
Lord, teach us to recognize your face
in every suffering child. May their vulnerability awaken our compassion and move us to care, accompany, and love with concrete gestures of solidarity. Make of us a Church that, animated by the feelings of your Heart and moved by prayer and service, knows how to uphold fragility, and in the midst of suffering, becomes a source of comfort, a seed of hope, and a proclamation of new life.
Amen.
The Rosary
Pray the Rosary
in English and Spanish
with the Carmelites here
or on SoundCloud.
Rece el Rosario
en inglés y español
con los Carmelitas aquí
o en SoundCloud.
Iconography
Praying with Spiritual Icons is an ancient practice still used by Eastern Rite Catholics and the Orthodox Church today. Icons present holy images and symbols that invite us to a still, contemplative space, deepening our connection with God. The Icons in our videos are intended to enhance the experience of praying the Liturgy of the Hours.
Many of the Icons we use are written by Carmelite friars. New Icons will appear beginning in the Third Week of Ordinary Time and thereafter, changing through the different liturgical seasons of the Church. We will do our best to briefly explain the symbols found in these icons and list resources for users who wish to learn more about the tradition of this sacred art form.
If praying with Icons interests you, here is a link to a guide that might be helpful.
Additional Reading
”Behold the Beauty of the Lord: Praying with Icons “
by Henri JM Nouwen
”Praying with Icons “
by Jim Forrest
”The Open Door “
by Frederica Mathewes-Green
“The Nativity”
Written by
Bro. Filiberto Oregel, O. Carm.
“Resurrection of Christ”
Written by
Bro. Filiberto Oregel, O. Carm.
“Christ the Pantocrator”
Written by
Daryl Moresco, O. Carm.
“Christ of the Gospels”
Written by
Bro. Filiberto Oregel, O. Carm.
“Certainly, I find that the starting point for prayer
has to be a brief moment
of self-awareness:
an acknowledgment of how
I find myself right then —
peaceful…
troubled…
restless…
joyous…
preoccupied…
angry…
questioning…
Whatever the mood,
this is what I bring to prayer…[.]”
“Upon This Mountain: Prayer in the Carmelite Tradition”
by Mary McCormack, OCD.
Copyright 2009, Teresian Press