Enflamed by the call of the Holy Spirit, Carmelites inherit the zeal of the Prophet Elijah. Elijah burned with an ardent love that made him fearless in defense of God’s honor and earnest in making known the truth at all costs. The fruit of such zeal in the cloister goes out to the entire world, at the speed of grace!
Who is weak and we are not weak? Only by the grace of God can we hope to support others in their struggles, to love Christ with passion, and to love all with compassion.
Community life is a challenging opportunity to make concrete one’s union with God by relating to each Sister in a spirit of caring, sharing, and bearing. Each one has her strengths and weaknesses; each is a handpicked spouse of Christ.
“Gathered in the name of the Lord, animated by the Holy Spirit, and following the Mother of God and the primitive Church, the community seeks to live united in ‘one heart and mind’, so to form an authentic religious family.” (Constitutions)
Convinced of the presence of the Lord Jesus in our midst, we join in the effort of community work. Together, we share our meals, reflect upon the common good, and enjoy recreation. A give and take of Vitamin H (humor!) each day helps to keep all kinds of things away!
Although each Sister sacrifices some of the joyful aspects of her femininity for an even greater Love, as a woman, she has not buried herself. She imitates, meditates, serves, contemplates, and loves Jesus Christ with all her heart and her entire being. As a result of her consecration and dedication to His Love, her whole existence takes on a more complete growth as a woman. (Fr. Falco Thuis, O. Carm.)