Books:
“Divine Intimacy” by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD; Tan Books.
“Prayers of Hope” by Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan; Pauline Books & Media
Documents:
“On Christian Hope” encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI.
Scripture Passages:
Romans 8:24a
Romans 8:24b
1 Corinthians 2:9
Hebrews 13:14
Matthew 7:7-11
1 Timothy 2:4
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Luke 17:10
Practical Ways to Increase Hope:
1. Pray, pray, pray!
2. Change your thoughts into positive thoughts.
3. Be kind to yourself…read a great book, watch a movie classic, have a great cup of coffee.
4. Curtail your intake of the news.
5. Celebrate Life by treating each day like the precious gift it is.
6. Take a Break.
7. Practice an Attitude of Gratitude; thank God for the sun, your breath, your eyesight, your senses, your gifts, your loved ones.
8. Express Love Tangibly: hugs, words, notes, acts of kindness.
9. Say this affirmation frequently each day: Jesus, I trust in you.
10. Make a Difference by pitching in, serving others, being a part of something bigger than yourself.
11. Keep perspective.
12. LAUGH! SMILE!
13. Notice little signs of hope in your life.
14. Stay healthy.
15. Take time to remember all the amazing things God has done for you.
16. Surround yourself with optimism.
17. Enjoy Nature: take a walk, study a leaf, smell a flower, enjoy a sunset, ravish God’s natural beauty.
18. Ponder the possibilities!
Silence…the Language of God (Less is More), by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Saint Teresa of Avila and the Holy Spirit, by Teresa Trygstad, OCDS
Carmel and the Holy Spirit, by Marika Zimmerman, OCDS
Living Our Carmelite Vocation through the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, by Lynn Bete, OCDS
Advent 2021: Where’s God in All That? by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
The Holy Trinity, the 7th Mansion, and the Sacrament of Matrimony, byDeacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Dealing with Annoyances and Difficult People by Teresa Trygstad, OCDS
When God Feels Distant…He’s Closer than You Think, by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Ratio Institutionis from The Book of Documents by Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
Discernment: An Encounter with the Lord, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Vows in the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, presented by Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross: The Price of Love, presented by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Engaging the World But Not of the World, with Mark Olson, OCDS
What the Soul is to the Body, by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Mystery: The Threshold of Divine Love, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Part 4: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
Part 3: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
Part 2: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
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