“Carmelite Seculars, together with the Friars and Nuns, are sons and daughters of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and of St. Teresa of Jesus. As a result, they share the same charism with the religious, each according to their particular way of life. It is one family with the same spiritual possessions, the same call to holiness (cf Eph 1.4; 1Pet 1.15) and the same apostolic mission. Secular members contribute to the Order the benefits proper to their own secular state of life.” (Constitutions #1)

Discalced Carmelite Seculars are those whose souls are imbued with the charism given to our holy parents, St. Teresa of Jesus and St. John of the Cross, but who are called to share this charism in their state of life as faithful lay men and women. Their daily encounter with the love of the Lord and pursuit of the Lord in the intimacy of prayer compels them to be a witness to those thirsting for this same living water. As important branches of the Discalced Carmelite family tree, they witness to this treasure in the Catholic Chruch that is our Order in a singular way.

For more information or to learn more about becoming a member with the Discalced Carmelite Seculars here in St. Louis, please visit their website at stlocds.org.