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Information from the Order he Order’s Secretariat of you probably know, at the bottom of Information, following the web page www.carmelitaniscalzi. instructions from our Major com it is possible to access two TSuperiors, is preparing some changes “windows” [Facebook & Twitter] that will gradually be released and that allow you to read the updated will be launched throughout the news of the Carmelite family around 2019-2020 academic year. the world published on these social That is why, taking advantage of the networks. You do not need to have summer weather in the northern an account in them to be able to see hemisphere, we will suspend the the news. We invite you to continue publication of news during the to keep in contact with us in this way. month of August and part of the We wish you a very happy month month of September, to meet you of the of Carmel and a joyful again at the beginning of autumn celebration of the feast of Our Lady [northern hemisphere]. of Mount Carmel. We remain at your However, we will endeavour to disposal through the contact option keep our social networks active, of our websites. particularly Facebook and Twitter. As Andrea Riccardi visits the Pescara monastery he founder of the St Egidio famous Trastevere, where the former Community recently paid monastery the sisters occupied was a visit on the 28th of May dedicated to “Holy Mary of Mount Tto the Discalced Carmelite ’ Carmel and St Egidio”. Founded in community in Pescara, Italy. 1610, the nuns left it in 1972 and a This well-known Community came young Christian student, Andrea into existence in Rome, precisely in Riccardi, together with some

1 Communicationes 346/07.2019 colleagues, took over the property wanted to visit the and to begin an experience of fraternity, leave them a precious testimony: “an prayer and service to the poorest on affectionate memory in the common the outskirts of Rome. This fraternity roots in the land and prayer to was renamed in 1973 “Community Egidio of Trastevere: peace to all of of St Egidio”, taking the name of the you and may God protect you. I wish Carmelite monastery. you every good and I ask that your On the occasion of the presentation prayer may protect me and us from of a book of his - with the evocative all evil. With friendship and Egidian title Anything Can Change - in this fraternity. Andrea Riccardi”. Adriatic city, the “young” Riccardi

CITeS: Commemorative Book n February 14, 2009, the cultural events, etc., developed new headquarters of CITeS in these ten years, as well as the – University of Mysticism– publications made and the new Owas inaugurated in Avila, which reality of the youth centre; in the since 1986 had carried out its third part some important statistics activities in a part of the “La Santa” are collected. convent, located in the house where St Teresa of was born. The title of the book is: Diez años de una estrella 2009 – 2019 Ten On the occasion of this anniversary, years of a star, alluding to the phrase the Centre has published a beautiful addressed by Jesus to St Teresa of memorial book, in Spanish and Jesus in reference to the monastery English, divided into three parts: the of St. Joseph in Avila (a star that first tells the history of CITeS would give a great radiance), evoked and the meaning of the building and by the star shape of the centre. its symbolism, as well as the works Profusely illustrated and a chronicle of art present in it; in the second, of an important part of the history of the reader will be able to get an idea the Teresian Carmel, it is a volume of the enormous activity of courses, of very pleasant reading. Chairs, congresses, religious and

Communicationes 346/07.2019 2 Documents of the 2009-2015 sexennium in French archons ensemble ! La Teresian centenary in 2015, in order parole d’un chef de famille. to be immersed again and again [Let’s go together! The in the spirit of Mother Teresa and, wordM of a head of a household]. from her hand, to indicate the paths Saverio Cannistrà, o.c.d. Documents that the charism invites her sons of the 2009-2015 sexennium, and daughters to travel again at this collected and presented by the time. The truth contained in these Carmel of Develier. pages will be of interest beyond the horizons of Carmel, for it provides a “Let us walk together, Lord!” In a valuable anthropological vision and way, this call of Saint Teresa of Jesus helps those who seek the meaning of is also a word from Father Saverio everything, the seekers for God. Cannistrà in his service as head of The book can be had by writing to the Teresian Carmel: he invites us to the following email address: travel in the company of the Lord by [email protected] walking shoulder to shoulder with Its price is 30 euros plus shipping each other. costs and consists of almost 700 pages. The various contributions collected Payment by cheque in the name of: in this volume are those of a head CARMEL D’YZERON, stating: of a household who speaks as a Carmel d’Yzeron father, as a , as a traveling Livre du P. Saverio companion. In a clear, relevant 33, Grande Rue and profound way, courageous and FR - 69 510 Yzeron restorative, it is inspired by the great FRANCE event of the celebration of the fifth

3 Communicationes 346/07.2019 Discalced Carmelite nuns at the Teresianum he “Teresianum” Pontifical were planned for each day in the Faculty and Pontifical morning and another four in the Institute of Spirituality in afternoon, combining the professors’ TRome offered a course to a group skilful presentation with time for of Italian Discalced Carmelite nuns discussion. from the 25th to the 28th of June this The academic experience, very year. positive in everyone’s opinion, The sisters had done, at least in part, was brought to completion by the the online Spiritual Theology course participation of the Carmelite sisters offered by the Teresianum and then in the liturgy and community meals. had the opportunity to complete A happy coincidence allowed our a face-to-face session in which to sisters to be also present at the farewell deepen some of the subjects offered party for the third-year students of in the course and present their theology of the St John of the Cross questions and contributions to the International College, celebrated on professors in charge. Four lessons the 27th.

Interview with father Saverio Cannistrà on his nomination as a member of the congregation for the institutes of and societies of apostolic life Dear Father Saverio: We are Could you give us some idea of the delighted with the recent news details of your role as a member of of your nomination to the the Congregation? Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of To be truthful, I do not know exactly Apostolic Life. What does this mean what specific roles are assigned to for you? Did it come as a surprise? members of the Congregation. We are not speaking of the work of Consulters It was a great surprise. I learned who are experts summoned to deal about it through a message to the with certain specific matters. I do Procurator General. know that every Congregation has

Communicationes 346/07.2019 4 ordinary and plenary sessions in in your new role. What do you which the members of the think? In your opinion, what are participatate. the challenges and problems of contemplative life today? It is always an honour to be called by the to take on a special This theme of the contemplative life, responsibility in the service of the effectively, is probably where I feel I Church. What do you think your have the most specific contribution contribution to Consecrated Life to offer. At the present moment, can be as Father General of the with the publication of the Apostolic Discalced Carmelites? Constitution “Vultum Dei quaerere” and the Instruction “Cor orans”, I am so grateful to the Holy Father for contemplative life, particularly his trust, not only in me personally, its feminine branch, is called to but particularly in regard to the a renewal that involves so many Teresian Carmel. Concerning the questions. I believe that the most contribution I may be able to offer, important challenge is that of greater I think a lot will depend on the maturity and a change of mentality. particular themes that are under Every community, while respecting consideration at the meetings of the its juridical autonomy, is asked Congregation. Obviously, I would to become an active member of a be more competent and experienced more enlarged body, of an extended in dealing with some matters than sisterhood. It will be possible to unify others. It should certainly prove strengths and find suitable solutions to be a personal experience of to today’s problems from within such enrichment and of a more intense an amplified organization. involvement in the life of the Church. Thank you, Father Saverio. We are We feel sure that your experience praying for your new mission and in the service of our Discalced wish you every blessing. Carmelite Nuns will be invaluable

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