Praised be Jesus Christ
The Friends of Carmel JMJ is an organization committed to providing support and financial assistance to the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Elysburg, PA, a convent of discalced Carmelite nuns who live a completely enclosed and contemplative life.
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(a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization) Single Giving Option Recurring Giving Options Option 1 : $10.00USD – weekly Option 2 : $25.00USD – monthly Option 3 : $45.00USD – monthly Option 4 : $99.00USD – monthly Option 5 : $250.00USD … Continue reading
For those of you who drink coffee every day, you will be happy to learn that Friends of Carmel JMJ has partnered with Mytic Monks Coffee to help support the financial needs of the Monastery. To help the Nuns and … Continue reading
Latin: O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, exspectatio Gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster. English: O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver of us, the hope of the nations and Saviour of them: Come and save us, … Continue reading
We are almost done, so now we need to prepare for the final antiphon. Remember that Vespers on the 23rd begins the liturgy for the next day, the Vigil of Christmas. The next Vespers will be part of the last … Continue reading
Latin: O Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae, et sol justitiae: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis. English: O Rising, splendour of light eternal and sun of righteousness: Come and enlighten those sitting in darkness and the shadow of … Continue reading
Latin: O Clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel; qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperit: veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris, sedentem in tenebris, et umbra mortis. English: O Key of David and sceptre of the House … Continue reading
Vespers of the 19th of December Latin: O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem Gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare. English: O Root of Jesse, who stand for an … Continue reading
Vespers Dec. 18th. Now here is the second ‘O Antiphon’: Latin: O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel, qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento. English: O Adonai, … Continue reading
Do you want to live more the Advent season and escape consumerism? Vespers of the 17th of December. Advent is an extremely rich season. The first of the great and very ancient ‘O Antiphons’ are sung today — well sort … Continue reading
You’re Invited! First Annual St. Nicholas Feast Day Celebration Tuesday, December 6, 2011: 4 to 6 pm Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph ~ 430 Monastery Rd, Elysburg Hosted by Tom and Mary Bauer with Kiara St.Nicholas is coming to … Continue reading
