Search results
Jul 9, 2021 · Discover Carmelite Monastery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California: For almost 100 years, this site of peace and spirituality has existed on the California coast.
The monastery is situated about 25 kilometers south of Haifa on the eastern side of the Carmel, and stands on the foundations of a series of earlier monasteries. The site is held sacred by Christians, Jews and Muslims; the name of the area is el-Muhraqa, an Arabic construction meaning "place of burning", and is a direct reference to the ...
The Carmelite Monastery of Carmel, California, nestled close to the Santa Lucia foothills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, provides a distinctively beautiful ambience for a joyful life of prayer in a contemplative community of women, consecrated to Jesus through solemn vows. Read More
The Carmelites of the Most Pure Heart of Mary are a religious Order within the Catholic Church, who follow an 800-year-old tradition of spirituality. They follow the prophet Elijah to seek, live, and invite other to God’s presence and justice. They follow Mary to be open and help open others to God’s love.
Welcome. We are the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. We are a Roman Catholic contemplative religious order serving in the Archdiocese of Seattle. We believe that a life of prayer in union with God converts hearts and changes the world.
Carmelites of the Ancient Observance (O Carm), who live according to the original Carmelite rule. Discalced Carmelites (OCD) who live according to the 16th century reforms of St. Teresa of Avila. Below you will find information on monasteries of each Order in the United States. Carmelites of the Ancient Observance.
The Muhraka monastery on the top of Mount Carmel near Haifa in Israel is a historic Carmelite monastery. The monastery stands on the place where the prophet Elijah is said to have lived and fought the prophets of Baal. [4] The first Carmelites were pilgrims to Mount Carmel who settled there in solitude.
