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The Basic Structure of the Order
The Carmelite Order is included by the Church among the clerical institutes. It is composed of friars who profess the three solemn vows of obedience, poverty and chastity, and who share a common...
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Friars- Introduction
The Carmelite Order is included by the Church among the clerical institutes. It is composed of friars who profess the three vows of obedience, poverty and chastity, and who share a common purpose: to...
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Our Rule
The rule of life given to the Carmelites by St. Albert Avogadro between the years 1206 - 1214, was finally approved as the true and proper Rule of Carmel by Innocent IV in 1247 and later underwent...
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Elijah & Mary
As we attempt to follow Christ more closely, we Carmelites find inspiration in the Old Testament Prophet, Elijah, and in the Blessed Virgin Mary.The Prophet Elijah Elijah's memory was kept alive...
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THE CHARISM OF THE ORDER
From Carmelite Constitution14.“To live a life of allegiance to Jesus Christand to serve him faithfullywith a pure heartand a clear conscience”:[1]these words, inspired by St. Paul,are the basis for all...
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Our Charism
How do we live our lives? What is our Charism?A charism is a gift from God to the Church for the world. With regard to a Religious Order, the term refers to the gift which God gives to an individual or...
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The Shield
The makeup of the Carmelite crest appeared for the first time towards the end of the 15th century, in 1499, on the cover of a book about the life of St. Albert, Carmelite. The design there is that of a...
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Be a Brother, Be a Prophet
Carmelite Youth Group Curinga, Italy"The root of brotherhood, then, is faith, adhesion to the plans of the Lord, to his way of living and dying. And the fruits of brotherhood are freedom, joy, peace."...
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