Living a life of prayer in service to the Church

The Discalced Carmelites are a Roman Catholic religious community of priests, brothers, nuns, and laity serving the Church through lives of prayer and ministry, in a fraternal setting. Our roots go back to twelfth-century hermits on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land. The Discalced Carmelites were established by St. Teresa of Avila in 1562 and St. John of the Cross in 1568 to renew the Order’s commitment to contemplation, simplicity, and community.

  • OUR LIFE

    A life of prayer, community, and ministry

    Our Life

  • OUR SPIRITUALITY

    Seeking union with God

    Our Spirituality

  • OUR COMMUNITIES

    Monasteries in the Province of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

    Our Communities

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Mystical Experiences and Spiritual Direction with St. Teresa of Ávila

In this episode of CarmelCast, we are joined by Fr. Mark O'Keefe, OSB to discuss mystical experiences and spiritual direction in the life of St. Teresa.

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Conversion with St. Teresa of Ávila
Conversion with St. Teresa of Ávila

In this episode of CarmelCast, we are joined by Fr. Daniel Chowning, OCD to discuss the importance of conversion in the life of St. Teresa and its enduring relevance for our lives today.

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Facing Physical Illness, Worldly Attachments, and Difficulties in Prayer with St. Teresa of Ávila
Facing Physical Illness, Worldly Attachments, and Difficulties in Prayer with St. Teresa of Ávila

In this episode of CarmelCast, we are joined by Fr. Marc Foley, OCD to discuss a period of 18 years in which St. Teresa struggled with physical illness, worldly attachments, and difficulties in prayer.

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