St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr 6:00 AM Holy Mass January 21, 2026 | Carmelite Monastery of Cebu

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 AM Holy Mass 4th day novena in honor of St. John of the Cross December 8, 2025 | Carmelite Monastery of Cebu

July 17 is the feast of the 16 Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne, killed for their faith during the French Revolution. They sang hymns of praise on their way to the guillotine, which shocked the rowdy onlookers into silence. Climbing the scaffold, they renewed their vows and each knelt before her Mother Prioress to ask, "Permission to die, Mother?" Mother Teresa of St. Augustine granted each request. Watch "Blessed: The Martyrs of Compiègne" at 10 p.m. ET, Sat., July 19. | EWTN

A viral and emotional video of how the Carmelite nuns receive a sister joining their enclosed monastic life. The Carmelite order traces its origin to the 12th century on Mount Carmel, following the footsteps of the prophet Elijah. Carmelite nuns live in monasteries and are secluded from people. Once you enter the monastery's door, you have entered a different world. You will literally leave father, mother, sister, brother, and in fact your own very self to dedicate your entire life to prayers, s