Sharing the Experience of God
“True community is formed from the relationship each has, not with the others, but with God at the center of the community.” (John Welch, The Carmelite Way)
Lay Carmelites commit themselves to co-operating with other members of the Carmelite family and with the whole Church so that it may realise its calling to be missionary in every circumstance and situation. [79] (The Rule for the Third Order of Carmel}
- Lay Carmelites have monthly meetings and formation classes.
- Lay Carmelites participate in an annual Day of Reflection and a weekend silent retreat.