The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (Sometimes referred to as the Third Order) is open to all Catholics, married or single, in good-standing with the Catholic Church.
Secular Carmelites are called to witness in the world the charism of contemplative prayer.
The Obligations of a Secular Carmelite:
*1/2 Hour of mental prayer in an atmosphere of solitude and silence
*Pray morning & evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours
*Attend mass daily if possible
*Observe daily devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
*Have a great esteem for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
*Attend a monthly formation meeting with the community
A typical monthly meeting format:
*Morning or Evening Prayer in common-depending on the time the community meets.
*Short information meeting
*Whole community formation of the Carmelite saints, Rule, etc.
*Small group formation-Preparation for promises
*Break-Sharing with the community
Our community meets on the first Sunday of each month. Our meetings are from 1-4pm.
We also keep in touch with each other in between meetings through an online private Yahoo group.
Carmelite Saints (not a complete list):
St. Elijah
St. John of the Cross
St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi
St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila)
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
St. Teresa of Jesus (Andes)
St. Teresa Margaret Redi
St. Therese of Lisieux
St. Raphael Kalinowski
Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, OCDS
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Just read through several of your posts (I've been missing for a bit, LOL) - thank you so much and enjoyed them.
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