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Presenter: Mark O’Keefe, OSB
Professor of Moral Theology at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology and author of The Intimate Sharing of Friends: Saint Teresa of Ávila on Prayer. Mark O’Keefe is a Benedictine monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana. A long-held interest in the relationship between ethics and spirituality–our moral and spiritual lives–has lead him to the study of Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross as models of viewing the Christian life in a dynamic and holistic way.
Weds 28th January 2026
Friendship and God: The Relational Spirituality of Teresa of Ávila
Teresa of Ávila’s life and writings reveal that the journey toward God is never solitary—it is woven through friendship, community, and divine intimacy. This lecture explores how Teresa’s profound capacity for friendship shaped her prayer, leadership, and reforming vision, and how her experience of human and divine relationship became the wellspring of her mystical life. Fr. Mark O’Keefe will guide us through Teresa’s understanding of friendship as a sacred bond that mirrors the very life of God, inviting us to rediscover the transformative power of authentic relationship in our own spiritual path. Through her example, we will glimpse how love, shared honestly and prayerfully, becomes the place where God dwells and where souls are most deeply renewed.
£20.00
Presenter: Dr John D. Love, S.T.D.
Dr. John D. Love is Associate Professor of Systematic and Moral Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. A respected theologian with an extensive educational background from leading Catholic institutions, he holds a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome, and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) with a specialization in Moral Theology from the Dominican House of Studies, Washington, D.C. Dr. Love’s research and teaching focus on virtue, moral formation, and the integration of theology and spirituality. His talks and interviews often highlight the timeless relevance of saints like John of the Cross, illuminating how their insights can renew our understanding of friendship with God and the transforming power of divine love.
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Consumed by Love: The Eucharistic Spirituality of Saint John of the Cross
This lecture invites us into the heart of Saint John of the Cross’s profound Eucharistic vision—where divine love, self-emptying, and transformation meet in the mystery of the altar. We will explore how, for John, the Eucharist is not only a sacrament to be adored but a living participation in Christ’s total gift of self, uniting heaven and earth, contemplation and action. Dr. Love will guide us in discovering how the Eucharist can become the centre of our own spiritual life, forming us in love and union with God.
£20.00
Presenter: Canon John Udris
Canon John Udris is Parish Priest of St Peter’s, Marlow, and serves as Amicus Clero (Friend of the Clergy) for the Diocese of Northampton, following ten years as Spiritual Director at St Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham. A respected retreat leader and spiritual director, Canon Udris is internationally recognised for his expertise on St Thérèse of Lisieux. He is the author of Holy Daring: Fearless Trust of St Thérèse of Lisieux and The Gift of St Thérèse, exploring how her life of trust, joy, and gratitude continues to reveal the Gospel’s transforming power today.
Wednesday 25th March 2026
The Little Way, Great Love: The Gospel Spirituality of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Thérèse of Lisieux stands among the most luminous witnesses to the Gospel in modern times. Her “Little Way” of spiritual childhood—grounded in trust, simplicity, and love—unveils the heart of the Christian message in a world longing for authenticity and hope.
In this lecture, Canon John Udris invites us to rediscover the radical freshness of Thérèse’s Gospel vision: a spirituality that transforms the ordinary into the holy, suffering into surrender, and weakness into grace. We will explore how her fearless confidence in divine mercy calls each of us to live the Gospel not in grand gestures but in the tender fidelity of daily love.
£20.00
Presenter: Rev Dr Stacey Rand
Rev. Dr. Stacey Rand is a theologian whose work bridges contemplative depth and social engagement. She currently serves in ministry within the Church of England and holds a reputation as a thoughtful leader on issues of justice, vocation, and spiritual formation. Her writing and public engagement have advocated for greater inclusion, especially of women in ministry. She brings to this lecture not only theological acumen but a contemplative sensitivity honed in pastoral life—a voice deeply attuned to the tension and promise of cruciform discipleship.
Wednesday 29th April 2026
In the Crucible of Love: The Cruciform Spirituality of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Edith Stein’s journey teaches us that true spiritual maturity is forged in the fire of surrender, service, and profound identification with Christ’s own passion.
This lecture will lead us into the heart of her cruciform spirituality—a path that embraces suffering not as defeat but as a sacred offering and a place of union. Rev. Dr. Stacey Rand will guide us in discovering how Edith Stein’s lived faith invites us to carry our crosses with courage, transform inner conflicts into grace, and let love’s self-giving shape every facet of our lives.
£20.00
Presenter: Dr Joanne Mosley
Dr. Joanne Mosley is an editor, writer, and speaker specialising in Carmelite spirituality. She is the author of Edith Stein: Woman of Prayer and Elizabeth of the Trinity: The Unfolding of Her Message. With a gift for making the mystical accessible, Dr. Mosley’s work illuminates how the Carmelite saints invite us into a deeper experience of prayer, presence, and transformation in daily life.
Wednesday 27th May 2026
A Dwelling Place for God: The Trinitarian Spirituality of Elizabeth of the Trinity
For Elizabeth of the Trinity, the deepest mystery of life was astonishingly simple: we are created to be the dwelling place of God. Rooted in this awareness, her spirituality overflows with peace, silence, and joy—the quiet radiance of one who lived entirely within the embrace of the Trinity.
In this lecture, Dr. Joanne Mosley will lead us into Elizabeth’s contemplative vision of the indwelling God, revealing how her profound insights speak to our modern longing for interior stillness and divine intimacy. Together, we will explore what it means to live each moment “as a praise of glory,” allowing the life of the Trinity to unfold within us and through us in love.
£20.00
Presenter: Heather Ward
Dr. Heather Ward is an author and leading expert in Carmelite spirituality. She has served as an accompanier and lecturer on the Spiritual Direction Formation Programme of the Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality (CACS) since its foundation, and has written modules for the Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland (CIBI). Her work focuses on helping individuals integrate contemplative practices into daily life, cultivating presence, attentiveness, and spiritual depth.
Wednesday 24th June 2026
God in All Things: The Incarnational Spirituality of Lawrence of the Resurrection
Lawrence of the Resurrection teaches us that every moment, no matter how ordinary, can become a doorway to divine encounter. His incarnational spirituality reveals that God is present in work, relationships, and the rhythm of daily life, calling us to see the sacred in the everyday.
In this lecture, Dr. Heather Ward will guide us through Lawrence’s remarkable approach to living fully in God’s presence. Participants will explore how attentiveness, gratitude, and humble service transform ordinary experiences into prayer, and how this incarnational vision invites us to engage the world with both wonder and devotion.
£20.00
- By registering you will be given access to the talk’s recordings for six months.
- One hour of live presentation 2pm-3pm (UK time).
- Each talk stands alone and may be attended as such, but taken together they weave a common thread of helping us to take a different look and understanding of the legacy left by Our Carmelite saints.
- Whatever the stage of your journey meet fellow meditators with whom to reflect and share your thoughts about this series in a safe environment.
- We offer the opportunity to meditate together at the start of each session.
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REGISTER FOR THE INDIVIDUAL LECTURES
28th January
Teresa of Ávila
Speaker: Mark O’Keefe, OSB
25th March
Thérèse of Lisieux
Speaker: Canon John Udris
27th May
Elizabeth of the Trinity
Speaker: Dr Joanne Mosley
28th February
St John of the Cross
Speaker: Dr John D. Love, S.T.D.
26th April
Edith Stein
Speaker: Rev. Dr Stacey Rand
24th Juneu
Lawrence of the Resurrection
Speaker: Dr Heather Ward
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2025-11-19