| You may be called to Carmel if… | …you have a deep longing in your heart to be closer to God. |
| You may be called to Carmel if… | … you love to ponder God’s word in both Scripture and in the person of Christ. |
| You may be called to Carmel if… | … you get to Mass during the week or at least wish you managed to. |
| You may be called to Carmel if… | … Song of Songs is one of your favorite books of the Bible. |
| You may be called to Carmel if… | … you desire to hear God in the still small voice. |
| You may be called to Carmel if… | … you would love to be inspired to want thirty minutes every morning with God in silence and in solitude (and to not be troubled by the inevitable distractions). |
| You may be called to Carmel if… | … you desire to be love in the heart of the Church. |
Who
The Lay Carmelite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary (historically known as the Third Order of Carmel).
What
To find out more about what it is to be a Lay Carmelite, learn about 9 Themes of Carmelite Spirituality. To find out what is expected of a Lay Carmelite read here.
When/Where
We have four communities in this West Central Florida Region.
Why
From the Mission statement of our province:
“The Carmelites of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary , in allegiance to Jesus Christ, live in a prophetic and contemplative stance of prayer, common life, and service. Inspired by Elijah and Mary and informed by the Carmelite Rule, we give witness to an eight-hundred year old tradition of spiritual transformation in the United States, Canada, Peru, Mexico, and El Salvador.”