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Friars, Cloistered Nuns, Sisters, Lay People, Presence in the World

Introduction

Lay Carmelite

From the beginning, the Carmelites assisted groups of lay people who disired to live a better Christian life through their devotion to Our Lady, their prayer, their charity. In time, the groups which were better organized gathered together into a well-structured institution with specific obligations: this became known as the Carmelite Third Order, true school of holiness and of ecclesial commitment, with a Rule of its own.

Third Order

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The Third Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel is an association of lay people who, in response to a call from God promise to live the Gospel in the spirit of the Carmelite Order and under its guidance.

Confraternities

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The Scapular Confraternity of Carmel is an association of the faithful who strive for the perfection of charity in the world in the spirit of the Carmelite Order. Through their free commitment, they participate in the life of the Order and its spiritual benefits in an intimate communion of thought, ideals and works, together with Mary.

Devotees

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The following of Christ and of Mary, as understood and lived according to the charism of the Order, is the ideal of the faithful in the Carmelite Family. They can rely on the help and support of all the brothers and sisters who share in the same ideal. The members of the Carmelite Family live their commitment in various ways: in solitude, in community, in the apostolic life, on the streets of the world, working with Mary for the Kingdom of Christ.

Cloistered Nuns

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The word "Carmelite" takes its origin from Mount Carmel, the mountain of the Prophet Elijah, which in the biblical and patristic traditions means fertility, beauty, generosity and wealth of grace. All this, adapted to the spiritual life, is realised in those who embrace the Carmelite contemplative life.

The Carmel "Janua Coeli"

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Diocese: Pitigliano

To talk or write about the Carmel of Cerreto, in the province of Grosseto, could be just a hypothetical discourse or a deduction, because it is a seed which is in bud; tomorrow it will grow into a plant, as Jesus says in the Gospel about the mustard seed. It is more exact to talk of the Carmel of Cerreto than of a monastery,

Carmel of Our Lady of Nazareth

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Diocese: Cabanatuan

It was on 8 July 1982 when the 16 year old Carmelite community of Guiguinto (Philippines) received the invitation from the Bishop of the Diocese of Cabanatuan, Mgr. Vicente P. Reyes, D.D., to found a monastery in his diocese to pray for the increase of priestly and religious vocations, and the sanctification of priests and Christian families.

The Monastery of Divine Love

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Diocese: Solsona

The Carmelite friars, who had been in Tàrrega for several centuries, came to know that there was the possibility of founding a monastery of nuns in their city. The prior at the time, Fr. Miguel Basagañas (Cat), took advantage of the presence of the then bishop of Solsona, Mgr. Vicente Enrique Tarancón, in Tàrrega, to suggest that the proposed foundation be one of Carmelite nuns. The bishop gladly agreed, because the Carmelites were willing to give spiritual assistance to the nuns.

Contact Lay Carmelite Office

To contact the office of Lay Carmelites and question regarding Lay Carmelites, please write to:

General Delegate T.O.C.

Very Rev. Josef Jancar, O.Carm.

Email: jjancar@ocarm.org

 

International Secretary T.O.C.

Ms. Vladimira Polisenska, T.O.C.

Email: lay.secretariat@ocarm.org

Lay Carmelite Solitude

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by D. J. Fontana-Schmidt, TOC

On January 4, 2008, I made promises to God, as I celebrated my Temporary Profession as a Lay Carmelite. If it is God's will, I will receive Permanent Profession in a year and a half. Thinking back, as the day of Profession approached,

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