Welcome to the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites
La Bruna
The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS)
welcomes those of the faithful who,
by special vocation, undertake to live,
in the world, and evangelical life of fraternal communion
with the friars and nuns, and follow the example and
teaching of the Carmelite Saints.
Secular Carmelites come from all walks of life,
men and women, young and old, married and single
- each one trying to respond to God's call to
"meditate on the Lord's law, day and night".
As Secular Carmelites, we try to show God's love in our everyday lives,
wherever God leads us and with the people God gives us.
We follow the Rule of St Albert, the OCDS Constitutions, and the Provincial Statutes,
which are used to help us transform into the people that God intends us to be.
“Prayer is nothing else
than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently
to be alone with Him who we know loves us.” St. Teresa of Avila
welcomes those of the faithful who,
by special vocation, undertake to live,
in the world, and evangelical life of fraternal communion
with the friars and nuns, and follow the example and
teaching of the Carmelite Saints.
Secular Carmelites come from all walks of life,
men and women, young and old, married and single
- each one trying to respond to God's call to
"meditate on the Lord's law, day and night".
As Secular Carmelites, we try to show God's love in our everyday lives,
wherever God leads us and with the people God gives us.
We follow the Rule of St Albert, the OCDS Constitutions, and the Provincial Statutes,
which are used to help us transform into the people that God intends us to be.
“Prayer is nothing else
than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently
to be alone with Him who we know loves us.” St. Teresa of Avila
