Keith J. Egan is the former President of the Carmelite Institute (2007—2012) and the current Aquinas Chair in Catholic Theology Emeritus at Saint Mary’s College, where, in 1984, he founded the college’s Center for Spirituality. Dr. Egan’s doctorate is from the University of Cambridge, England. He lectures widely and has published extensively on Christian spirituality and mysticism as well as on Carmelite spirituality to audiences in North America, Ireland, England and Rome. Dr. Egan has been a charter lecturer of the North American Carmelite Forum and a corresponding fellow of the Institutum Carmelitanum in Rome.
Praise for Professor Keith J. Egan
“I found Keith Egan’s tapes on Teresa easy to grasp, a summons to further study, and most of all a firm but gentle invitation to deeper prayer. Particularly, I loved his concise yet profound explanation of Teresa’s Prayer of Recollection.”– Fr. Tracy O’Sullivan, O. Carm., Pastor Emeritus, St. Raphael Parish, Los Angeles“In our formation classes for new members, we have used Prof. Keith Egan’s DVDs of Come, Pray with Carmel. We have found his lectures perfect for an overview of Carmel’s tradition of prayer. It made us want to look further into the history of Carmel and all of the traditions that have led us to where we are today. His personal comments were insightful as our new member loved what he said about prayer being leisure for God. The study guide also helped her to ask questions after we watched the DVD.”– Sister Carol Sachse, O.C.D.
Marian –
An excellent overview of the theology of prayer in the Carmelite tradition.
An excellent overview of the theology of prayer in the Carmelite tradition.
Sr. Lois Ann W., NY –
Fall Survey: October 2016
Keith Egan’s knowledge and love of Carmel and the Carmelite saints is evident in his program “Come Pray with Carmel” as well as his programs on Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Therese of Lisieux. These programs would be ideal for formation for Third Order Carmelites as well as for Carmelite sisters and brothers. I use them in my own formation classes in my Carmelite community. They are ideal as well for anyone interested in learning more about the spirituality of these Carmelite saints and their relevance for today.
Sister Mary Ann M., LSIC, NJ –
Winter Survey: January 2017
Dr. Keith Egan is an excellent speaker. He easy to understand and if you miss something in his talk, it is always in the study guide..almost word for word but he does add material to his talks. I like the study guide very much as it provides questions to ponder over from his talks.