Spirituality and the Carmelite Way
Our Spirituality
The core of Carmelite spirituality is a journey of the heart. The Carmelite way of life is a prophetic vocation, which, in the light of the prophet Elijah’s example (1Kings 19), means living in the presence of God and bearing witness to him. It is a combination of a life of union with God and a life of apostolic activity. In addition, Carmel belongs totally to Mary: Devotion to Mary as Mother and as a “sister in the faith” is characteristic of Carmelites.
The charism of the Carmelite Order is contemplation. Contemplation encompasses prayer, study, community, and service. In this section, we hope you’ll uncover a little bit more about our spirituality and draw closer to stillness, peace and God.
Food for the Journey
Food for the Journey is a regular series of short videos, prayers, reflections and inspiration from the Carmelite Friars.
Carmelite Book Service
The Teresian Media Publications, based in Boars Hill, Oxford, is the publishing house of the Discalced Carmelite friars of Great Britain and Ireland.
2021-04-03