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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How to practice contemplation: This conference will help one immediately start the central practice of Carmelite spirituality: the practice of meditation or contemplation. I will give some practical ways on how to set up the Carmelite framework of contemplation. These … Continue reading
Amici Carmeli, the pious association in the formation stage at the Carmel of Jesus, Mary & Joseph is approaching its third meeting this Sunday (5-20-12). The monthly talks are on some aspect of Carmelite Spirituality. Also, we will have some … Continue reading
Some members of the Holy Name Society from the Mater Dei Community in Harrisburg are donating their time on Saturday to help trim trees, lay tile and do some other maintenance items on the grounds of the Monastery. We would … Continue reading
The 4th of May (first Saturday of the Month) was Friends of Carmel JMJ Appreciation Day which is the day chosen by the Nuns to show their appreciation for the many works conducted around Carmel by the Friends. Following the … Continue reading
The Friends of Carmel JMJ organization has a new email address as follows: friendsofcarmeljmj@gmail.com . Our old email address (info@friendsofcarmeljmj.org) has stopped working for some reason that nobody can seem to figure out. The pious associations in the formation … Continue reading
The second meeting of “Amici Carmeli” (Latin for “Friends of Carmel”) was held at the Carmel of Jesus Mary and Joseph in Elysburg, PA this past Sunday. The name, “Amici Carmeli” was selected for the pious association being formed as … Continue reading
It has been decide to call the group dedicated to growing in Carmelite spirituality, “Amici Carmeli.” The Latin for “Friends of Carmel” is being used to distinguish the group from the non profit corporation which is called “Friends of Carmel JMJ” … Continue reading
Carmelite Community Welcomes Bishops for Celebration of Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness The Discalced Carmelite Nuns enclosed at the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Elysburg found themselves doubly blessed as … Continue reading
UPDATED: 3/23/12 - On March 16 a meeting was held at Carmel to investigate the creation of a “Pious Association” in the Carmelite tradition here at the Monastery of Jesus, Mary & Joseph. While the group will be separate and … Continue reading
The Appreciation Day for the Friends of Carmel JMJ was held on March 3rd. The Mass at 8:00 A.M. was offered for the various “Friends” who so willingly donate time, talent and treasure to the support of the Monastery. Refreshments … Continue reading
