Formation Reference
RSV Bible Online
NAB Bible Online
Grail Psalter
Catechism of the Catholic Church Online
The Rule of St. Albert
Rule for the Third Order of Carmel
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” Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm,, From In Allegiance to Christ (book) , (online article)
- The Prophetic Element of the Carmelite Charism (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.
- John Welch O. Carm., Seasons of the Heart: The Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Life (Aylesford, 2001)
Chapter 2 The Call to Holiness
- The Constitutions of the Carmelite Order, Rome 1995
- General Curia of the Carmelite Order Carmelite Formation: A Journey of Transformation Rome 2000
- Documents of Vatican II, Lumen Gentium
- Pope John Paul II, Christifedeles Laici
- Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, The Practice of the Presence of God, ICS Publications 1994 (or via Project Gutenberg online)
- CCC 2012-2016, CCC 2030 (on Christian Holiness)
Chapter 3 In Allegiance to Jesus Christ
- In Allegiance to Jesus Christ, (‘Carmel in the World’, Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm. Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999)
- The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus by St. Teresa of Avila
- Fundamental Values of Carmelite Spirituality, John Malley, O.Carm
Chapter 4 Carmelite Spirituality and Charism
- The Fundamental Elements of Carmelite Spirituality, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm in In Allegiance to Jesus Christ Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999)
- A Contemplative Community in the midst of the People Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm in In Allegiance to Jesus Christ Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999)
- The Constitutions of the Carmelite Order (Rome: Curia of the Carmelite Order, 1995)
- Carmel: from the Desert to the Garden , Janetze Hart, Carmel in the World, Volume XLVIII Number 2, 2009, pp85-89
- Seasons of the Heart: The Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Life (Aylesford, 2001) John Welch, O. Carm
- CCC 873 “diversity of ministry but unity of mission”
- CCC 799
- Spiritual Canticle, St. John of the Cross
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, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
- Chris O’Donnell, O. Carm, Loving Presence: Mary and Carmel
- Emanuele Boaga, O Carm,”Carmel and the Immaculate Conception“, Carmel in the World Volume XLIII Number 2, 2004, pp85-90
- Marialis Cultus, Apolostolic Exhortation, Paul VI
- Redemptoris Mater, Encyclical, John Paul II
Chapter 6 Elijah
- Sounds of Silence, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
- Carmelite NGO
- Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, USCCB
- USCCB on Justice and Peace
Chapter 7 The Rule of St. Albert
- Fundamental Values of Carmelite Spirituality, John Malley, O.Carm
- Leadership and Responsibility (Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm., (In In Allegiance to Jesus Christ, Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999)
- Towards Contemplation – Chapter 4 in Mary the Contemplative, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
- 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.
Chapter 8 History of the Carmelite Family
- online list coming sort of soon
Chapter 9 Living in God’s Presence
- “Hearing the Word” in Mary the Contemplative, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm
- Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, The Practice of the Presence of God, ICS Publications 1994 (or via Project Gutenberg online)
- Seasons of the Heart, John Welch, O. Carm
- Fundamental Values of Carmelite Spirituality, John Malley, O.Carm
Chapter 10 God Speaks
- “Hearing the Word” in Mary the Contemplative, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm
- Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 1:6-8; Matthew 5:1-12; Matthew 10:16-20
- CCC Ch 3 Life of Prayer
Chapter 11 Lectio Diina & Carmel’s Attentiveness to the Bible
- “The Goal of the Christian Life” in Mary the Contemplative, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm
- Sounds of Silence, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
- Nine Themes of Carmelite , Fr. Patrick McMahon
- Dei Verbum, Pope Paul VI
- Carmelite Curia’s online intro to Lectio Divina
Chapter 12 Clothed with Carmel’s Attitudes
- “The Beginnings” in Mary the Contemplative, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm
Chapter 13 Carmel and the Eucharist
- Nine Themes of Carmelite , Fr. Patrick McMahon
- 1 Kings 17: 1-6
Chapter 14 Community
- ‘A Contemplative Community in the Midst of the People‘ in In Allegiance to Christ, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
- Nine Themes of Carmelite , Fr. Patrick McMahon
- International Congress of Lay Carmelites Formation and Communication at the Service of the Community, 2006 Sassone (book)
Chapter 15 The Carmelite Family and the Communion of Saints
- In Allegiance to Jesus Christ, (‘Carmel in the World’, Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm. Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999)
- Fundamental Values of Carmelite Spirituality, John Malley, O.Carm
- Carmel in the World, Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm. Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 1999, pp. 39-44
- General Roman Calendar
- Carmelite Postulator’s Office Website
Chapter 16 Carmel’s Call To Service
- Fundamental Values of Carmelite Spirituality, John Malley, O.Carm
- John Welch O. Carm., Seasons of the Heart: The Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Life (Aylesford, 2001)
- Carmelite NGO
Chapter 17 Carmel and the Kingdom: Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation
- Carmelite NGO
- The Prophetic Element of the Carmelite Charism in In Allegiance to Christ, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm
- Mendicant Friars, Wilfred McGreal, O. Carm.
- John Welch O. Carm., Seasons of the Heart: The Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Life (Aylesford, 2001)
- Pacem in Terris, Blessed Pope John XXIII
- USCCB Issues and Actions
Chapter 18 Holy Men and Women of Carmel: Part I – Early Saints
- Mary the Contemplative, Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
- Directory on Popular Piety and Liturgy, Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
Chapter 19 Holy Men and Women of Carmel: Part II- Later Saints
- Blessed Maria Teresa Scrilli From the School of Life to the School of Holiness , by Joseph Chalmers, O. Carm.
- Aspiratory Prayer, A Welcome Addition to Contemplative Prayer , by Ernest Larkin, O. Carm.
Chapter 20 Commitment to Carmel
- Spiritual Poverty, by Ernest Larkin, O. Carm.