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Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Villalba del Alcor, Spain
Written byThe Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Villalba del Alcor, Spain, was held 21 February 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. del Pilar Martín Gómez, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. del Mar Domínguez Castizo , O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. del Carmen del Toro Medina, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Consuelo Pérez García, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. M. Inés de Jesús Vázquez Gallardo, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. del Carmen del Toro Medina, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Inés Vázquez Gallardo, O.Carm.
Yesterday, the 6th of February, in the presence of the Prior General of our Order, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O. Carm., of the Postulator General, Dr. Giovanna Brizi, the General Councilors for Europe and Asia (John Keating, O.Carm and Benny Phang Khong Wing, O.Carm.) and Fr. Ton Van der Gulik, O.Carm., representing the Dutch Province, the opening of the documents of inquiry regarding the alleged miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Tito Brandsma in the Diocese of Palm Beach (Florida, USA) took place. All the documentation had been presented to the Congregation on January the 24th by the Vice Postulator of the cause of the miracle, Fr. Mario Esposito, O.Carm.
This very simple and yet solemn act took place at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints (Congregatio Pro Causis Sanctorum). Later they were received by Monsignor Marcello Bartolucci, Archbishop Secretary of the Congregation, who invited the Carmelites to imitate the example of the life of Blessed Titus and to continue praying for this cause of canonization.
Pope's Prayer Intentions for February 2018
Universal: Say “No” to Corruption
That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.
Lectio Divina: February- febrero - febbraio 2018
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The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Roxas, Philippines, was held 31 January 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Catalina Elum, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Ana Abrogar, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Linda García, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Elena Santamaría, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Linda García, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. M. Jenny Arcangeles, O.Carm.
From the 8th to the 10th of January 2018, the provincials, commissaries and delegates general of the European geographical area of the Order met at Centro Internazionale S. Alberto (CISA). This area meets every eighteen months to discuss matters of common interest and organization. The meeting began with a letter from the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral. Present were: Italia-Malta Region: Frs. Giovanni Grosso (Ita), Enrico Ronzini (Neap), Luciano di Cerbo (Brun), Alexander Vella (Mel). Iberian Region: Desiderio García Martínez (ACV), Luis Maza (Cat), Francisco Daza Valverde (Baet), Ricardo dos Reis Rainho (Lus). Northern European Region: Jan Brouns (Neer), Peter Schröder (Ger), Richard Byrne (Hib), Bogdan Meger (Pol), Kevin Alban (Brit), Gorazd Cetkovsky (BM), Klaus Schenkelberger (Gal).
The main topics addressed during these days included vocations, the European novitiate in Salamanca, the establishment of a house of initial formation in Rome for European students, the future of the Order in Europe and a reflection about the next General Chapter in 2019. The meeting was conducted under the presidency of the Councillor General for Europe, John Keating. Short presentations were given by Frs. Míceál O’Neill (on vocations), Desiderio García Martínez (on the novitiate) : also three speakers on the future in Europe - Alexander Vella , Kevin Alban, Francisco Daza Valverde; Giovanni Grosso (on patrimony), Jan Brouns (on ageing), Michael Farrugia (Procurator General), and Dr. Giovanna Brizi (Postulator General).
One special moment of during this intensive meeting was the presentation by Fr. Desiderio García Martínez of a beautifully illustrated book on the history of our European novitiate in Salamanca (Spain) by Fr. Matías Tejerina Espeso, O.Carm. (Prior, Salamanca).
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Seville, Spain, was held 10 January 2018.
The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Isabel Moreno de la Torre, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. de Cristo Rey Mora Pérez, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr M. Teresa Molina Sánchez., O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. Sonia Margarita Sevilla Ortiz, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. Hermelinda de M. Guadalupe Bal Pichiyá, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Sandra María Gutiérrez Caldas, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. Sonia Margarita Sevilla Ortiz, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Teresa Molina Sánchez, O.Carm.
During the Assembly of the Provincial Commissariat of Peru (PCM) held on 9-12 January 2018 were elected:
- Commissary Provincial: Fr. Miguel Bacigalupo, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Floristan Guerrero, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Br. Rodolfo Aznarán, O.Carm.
Pope's Prayer Intentions for January 2018
Evangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia
That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practise their faith in full freedom.
Lectio Divina: January - enero - gennaio 2018
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CHRISTUS NATUS EST NOBIS!
VENITE ADOREMUS!
NATALE HILARE ET ANNUM FAUSTUM
25.XII.2017
FERNANDO PRIOR GENERALIS
DOMUSQUE GENERALIS COMMUNITAS
IMAGE: Capilla de la Navidad, Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Carmen Coronada, Jerez de la Frontera
The Order’s International Commission for Evangelisation and Mission met at the General Curia, Rome from the 21st to the 23rd of November 2017. The members of the commission are John Keating (President of the Commission), Sanny Bruijns, Desiderio García Martínez, Conrad Mutizamhepo, Donna Orsuto, Klaus Rudolf Schenkelberger, Jacob Robin Chackalaparambil, and Míceál O’Neill.
During the meeting, they reflected on the responses received regarding the booklets distributed via the Order’s website inviting members of the Carmelite Family to reflect on the theme of Evangelisation in the context of our charism and spirituality. Presently, they are working on a study of the scapular and on the preparation of a catechesis for those wishing to receive the scapular. It is hope to have some material on this ready for distribution during the coming year.
In January of 2019 the commission will hold a workshop on the ministry of preaching the Gospel in the Order today entitled “Proclaiming the Gospel in Carmel Today.” Information on this will be sent out in the spring of 2018. Some time was also given to reflection on Evangelisation and Blessed Titus Brandsma. As part of their work, they attended a lecture at the Lay Centre given by Thomas H Smolich, S.J., International Executive Director, Jesuit Refugee Service entitled “Peripheries in our Cities”.
