Carmelite Conversations

Carmelite Conversations focuses on the teachings of Carmelite Spirituality and its application to our busy lives. It provides advice on how to live the Carmelite call to combine contemplative prayer with service to the Church. Topics are especially pertinent to those who are Secular Carmelites or considering the call to Carmel.

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Episodes (285)

Dec 18, 2025 Clarifying the Dark Night with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Apr 1, 2025 Dark Night of the Senses with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Feb 14, 2025 Into the Silent Land with Deacon Mark Danis, OCDS

Carmelite Conversations

Dec 18, 2025
13¼ minutes
24 MB

Have you ever considered yourself a mystic? What exactly is a mystic? What is mysticism? How does it apply to me? The mystic, St. John of the Cross, dives into what the “Dark Night of the Soul” entails. In general, many people just think it refers to hard times. In this presentation, Deacon Baldwin clarifies that the “Dark Night” is by first giving us examples of what it is NOT! He follows by expounding upon the true meaning of the “Dark Night of the Soul” and the call to a deeper intimacy and love of our Lord.

Carmelite Conversations

Clarifying the Dark Night with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS

Carmelite Conversations

00:00 -13:16