Community

Life in Community

"Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together." Hebrews 10.24-25, NRSV

"All must be friends, all must be loved, all must be held dear, all must be helped." St Teresa of Avila, Way of Perfection, 4.7

Community life is simple and authentic, where everyone feels at home, welcomed, known, appreciated, and are encouraged on the path they are following. 

Our communities are modeled on early Christian values based on Scripture. They include listening to the Word, fraternal union, the Eucharist, liturgical prayer, and personal prayer.

Lay Carmelites do not live in community. They live with their families, but gather at a local church for a monthly meeting.

Life in Community

• attend Monthly Meetings

• attend retreats