Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, OCDS
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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 (for the Washington Province of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) 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 how we know loves us." St. Teresa of Avila
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Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites

  • Welcome
  • Daily Life
  • Formation Outline
  • Events and Links
  • Contact
  • Latin Corner
  • Holy Face Devotion