Formation Phase II

Resource Index & Reference

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Formation Reference

RSV Bible Online
NAB Bible Online
The Grail Psalter
Catechism of the Catholic Church Online
The Rule of St. Albert
Rule for the Third Order of Carmel

Lessons & Reading

Introduction

  • Do emphasize the value of reading the introduction as it provides some context for the book.
  • Please note disclaimer from British Province of Carmel across from title page:  Individual views expressed in this book are not necessarily endorsed by the Carmelite Order.
  • The reading recommended by the author at the end of each chapter is not necessarily recommended by the Carmelite Order. Those below are specifically from provincial, order, or Church resources.

Chapter 1 - What is Formation

  • CCC 1428
  • In Allegiance to Jesus Christ, ("Carmel in the World", Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm. Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999, pp. 39-44)
  • “Carmel: a Place and a Journey into the Third Millennium” by Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm., in In Allegiance to Jesus Christ, Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999
  • The Prophetic Element of the Carmelite Charism by Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm., in In Allegiance to Jesus Christ, Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999, pp. 52-58)
  • General Curia of the Carmelite Order, Carmelite Formation: A Journey of Transformation, Rome 2000.
  • International Congress of Lay Carmelites Formation and Communication at the Service of the Community, 2006 Sassone (book)
  • At the Fountain of Elijah by McGreal and Springs of Carmel by Slattery are avaiable from the LCO Scapular Shop as well as through online used book outlets.
  • Seasons of the Heart: The Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Life by John Welch, O. Carm., Aylesford, 2001

Chapter 2 - The Call to Holiness

Chapter 3 - In Allegiance to Jesus Christ

Chapter 4  - Carmelite Spirituality and Charism

Chapter 5 - Mary

  • The Rule for the Third Order of Carmel, Part 2, Chapter 9: Mary and Elijah: Presence, Inspiration and Guide. (Carmel’s Call, pp. 36, #34).
  • "Mary the Contemplative" by Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
  • "Loving Presence: Mary and Carmel" by Chris O’Donnell, O. Carm.
  • ”Carmel and the Immaculate Conception“ by Emanuele Boaga, O. Carm., in Carmel in the World Volume XLIII Number 2, 2004, pp 85-90
  • Marialis Cultus, Apostolic Exhortation by Paul VI
  • Redemptoris Mater, Encyclical by John Paul II

Chapter 6 - Elijah

Chapter 7 - The Rule of St. Albert

  • Fundamental Values of Carmelite Spirituality by John Malley, O.Carm.
  • "Leadership and Responsibility" by Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm., in In Allegiance to Jesus Christ, Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999
  • "Towards Contemplation" in Mary the Contemplative by Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
  • At the Fountain of Elijah by McGreal and Springs of Carmel by Slattery are available from the LCO Scapular Shop as well as through online used book outlets

Chapter 8 - History of the Carmelite Family

  • online list coming sort of soon

Chapter 9 - Living in God’s Presence

Chapter 10 - God Speaks

Chapter 11 - Lectio Divina & Carmel’s Attentiveness to the Bible 

  • “The Goal of the Christian Life” in Mary the Contemplative by Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
  • Sounds of Silence by Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm
  • Nine Themes in Carmelite Spirituality by Fr. Patrick McMahon
  • Dei Verbum by Pope Paul VI
  • Carmelite Curia’s online intro to Lectio Divina

Chapter 12 - Clothed with Carmel’s Attitudes

  • “The Beginnings” in Mary the Contemplative by Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.

Chapter 13 - Carmel and the Eucharist

Chapter 14 - Community

Chapter 15 - The Carmelite Family and the Communion of Saints

Chapter 16 - Carmel’s Call To Service

Chapter 17 - Carmel and the Kingdom:  Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation

Chapter 18 - Holy Men and Women of Carmel:  Part I – Early Saints

Chapter 19 - Holy Men and Women of Carmel:  Part II- Later Saints

Chapter 20 - Commitment to Carmel

  • "Spiritual Poverty" by Ernest Larkin, O. Carm.