The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (Latin: Ordo Fratrum Beatissimæ Virginis Mariæ de Monte Carmelo; abbreviated OCarm), known as the Carmelites …

What is the Carmelite family? A group of hermits gathered together in the early 1200s on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land to search for God, to form community, and to help pilgrims and …

Dec 19, 2025 · Carmelite, Roman Catholic religious order comprising congregations of priests, sisters and brothers, and laypeople who live according to the order’s charism of prayer, …

The Carmelite Rule offers a way of life, rooted in the Word of God and nourished by the Eucharist. It encourages prayer and an openness to God’s presence in our lives, helping us to see the …

Feb 18, 2021 · Carmelites follow Jesus Christ by living the evangelical vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience. They work in 50 nations and are especially expanding in third world countries …

For centuries Carmelites have faced the challenge to live faithfully the tradition of contemplation and mysticism in every epoch of history. The Carmelite life offers the possibility of a personal …

We wish only to catch the eye through our simplicity and sincerity. Cardinal Gasquet once said of the Carmelites that they stand out because of their natural and sincere behavior, they are …

Ever since the first Carmelite hermits settled on Mount Carmel, Mary has been an inspiration for every Carmelite as she is for every Christian. Carmelites honor her especially for her total …

Learn about the origins and history of the Carmelites, a group of men who settled on Mount Carmel during the Twelfth Century Crusades in the Holy Land.

The charism (or spiritual focus) of the Carmelite Order is contemplation. Carmelites understand contemplation in a broad sense encompassing prayer, community, and service. These three …