On 5 January, 2021, the Holy See added seven new titles for St. Joseph to his litany. The new litany is as follows (new titles in bold): Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.God, the Son, Redeemer …
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Our sister Marcia takes her vows
Our sister in Carmel, Marcia, took her vows of chastity and obedience after a year of discernment and spiritual direction.
January 2021 Promises and Clothing Ceremony
On January 23, 2021, we had several members take their definitive promises and temporary promises. In addition, we had three individuals enter the community with their clothing in the brown scapular. Congratulations to everyone!
Aug 2020 Community Retreat on St. Joseph
The Colorado Springs OCDS Community had our annual silent retreat the weekend of August 21st at the Mt. St. Francis Retreat Center. We also had members from the Ft. Collins community in attendance. Here is the group that was able to make it to the retreat: Fr Paul Wicker presided at the Masses. The current …
COVID-19 Update
For the health of the people in our state, the Governor has placed the state under a Stay At Home order; in addition, our Bishop has cancelled all Masses at least through Easter Sunday. This is a time for us to focus on our true charism: prayer. Please pray for the health of our Community, …
OCDS Retreat for Permanently Professed in Redlands
Here is a flyer for this year’s retreat for Permanently Professed members of the Province to be held in Redlands, CA at El Carmelo Retreat House from 25-29 September: https://ocdscos.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-OCDS-Intensive-Retreat-1.pdf
Letter from Fr. General on OCDS Councils
Here is a recent letter from Fr. General Saverio where he discusses the Council in OCDS Communities: https://ocdscos.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/LETTERA-OCDS-2019_EN.pdf
23 Feb 2019 Meeting Cancelled
Due to the weather, today’s (23 Feb) meeting is cancelled. Please be safe and keep warm!
Quote: St Therese of the Child Jesus
“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you – for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart… The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us – that is all He asks.”
The Bookmark of St Teresa of Jesus
Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing dismay you, All thing pass, God never changes. Patience attains all. He who has God lacks nothing: God alone suffices. (Original Spanish) Nada te turbe, nada te espante; todo se pasa, Dios no se muda. La pacientia todo lo alcanza. Quien a Dios tiene nada la falta: solo Dios …