May all of our efforts be for the glory of
With their particular contribution as Secular
Elsewhere he says: Your strength will lie in silence
Secular Order, faithful to its Teresian Carmelite identity. Discalced Carmelites
g)
Mary is an example of apostolic service. This is the time to be with God and to
Her teachings on prayer and the spiritual life are essential to the
the Teresian Carmelite charism. [12] None of the brothers must lay claim to anything as his own, but you
By the
For
attention of the Provincial. [16] You are to fast every day, except Sundays, from the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross until Easter Day, unless bodily sickness or feebleness, or some other good reason, demand a dispensation from the fast; for necessity overrides every law. foster a spirit of Christian and Carmelite affability, being careful
The objective is to facilitate integration of the Carmelite way of life within the … in opposition to the structures for sin in society. Luis Aróstegui, OCD,
faith, hope and, above all, charity in order to live in the presence
each according to their particular state of life. Faith must be your shield on all occasions, and with it you will be able to quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked one: there can be no pleasing God without faith; and the victory lies in this - your faith. accounted for on judgment day. Saint Teresa wrote the first Constitutions to give more details on living the Rule. The local statutes are to determine how the community attends to the
In the
The goal will be to achieve the
up to strengthen the life purpose of its members, who form part of the
She lived with profound faith in God’s mercy[10]
18. For the charge we gave you when we were with you was this: that whoever is not willing to work should not be allowed to eat either. territory of his jurisdiction. https://ocds-subic.blogspot.com/2012/12/ocds-constitution_1054.html The vocation to Carmel is a gift from God, a lived experience in which we all look to the Rule of St. Albert as our fundamental inspiration. Christian, ecclesial and Carmelite life. 37. For the
Christian faith constitutes the only fully valid response......to the
down from their thrones and exalts the poor. [23] You other brothers too, hold your Prior in humble reverence, your minds not on him but on Christ who has placed him over you, and who, to those who rule the Churches, addressed these words: Whoever pays you heed pays heed to me, and whoever treats you with dishonour dishonours me; if you remain so minded you will not be found guilty of contempt, but will merit life eternal as fit reward for your obedience. to knowing Mary better, daily, through the Gospel to communicate to
Council, appoint a Spiritual Assistant for communities[38]. The
It was finally approved by Pope Innocent in 1247 and later underwent mitigations which were not in the original text. Director of Formation, constitutes the immediate authority of the
He
confidence in His goodness and fidelity. [43]. know the hours must say twenty-five Our Fathers for the night office,
prophet, the baptized person announces God’s plan for human kind and
The Secular
The gradual
59. henceforward; and therefore: [4] The first thing I require is for you to have a prior, one of
47. unswerving in the service of his Master. 1:4; 1 P 1:15) and the same apostolic mission. We charge people of this kind, and implore them in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that they earn their own bread by silent toil. Christ in all people whether they be a relative or a stranger, and
Christ’s faithful have the right to make vows, 40. The Secular Carmelites live the
and three Councilors[42]. [5]. She lived with profound faith in God’s mercy, 8. Mount Carmel, in the biblical tradition of the prophet Elijah and
A sufficient period of contact with the community for no less
close to people and their needs, being concerned about them (Lk
Council, composed of the President and three Councilors and the
In evangelical poverty
As the Prophet also makes known to us: Silence is the way to foster holiness. from among those who have made definitive promises. [22]. on those who receive them[24]. dialogue of friendship with God, ought to be nourished by His Word so
of chastity reinforces the commitment to love God above all else, and
At the Provincial level and in the local communities,
17 gen 2005 by
43. Cf 1 K chapters 17-19. are to possess everything in common; and each is to receive from the
Observing the Primitive Carmelite Rule and the Constitutions affirmed by the Holy See in 1990 with Papal Enclosure. [22] You, brother B., and whoever may succeed you as Prior, must always keep in mind and put into practice what our Lord said in the Gospel: Whoever has a mind to become a leader among you must make yourself servant to the rest, and whichever of you would be first must become your bondsman. pondering all in her heart (Lk 2:19, 50-51) until light dawned through
And our Lord says in the Gospel: Every rash word uttered will have to be accounted for on judgement day. Constitutions References (Texts referenced in footnotes) OCDS Provincial Statutes (Washington Province) Ratio Institutionis. A
The Constitutions of the Secular Order were drawn
lead to prayer as an attitude of life, that will “always and
apostolic activities of the Secular Order will be specified and
Climbing the Mountain p. 147] To view the Carmelite Rule, click here. The Secular
and silence with zeal for God’s glory. b)
formation of the candidates, he will be available to interview them. Christian faith constitutes the only fully valid response......to the
f)
It is the
self-denial recommended by the Church. 6. spirit of the evangelical counsel of poverty. Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Teresa of Jesus is an
A rule of life was given to the early Carmelites by St Albert Avogadro, Patriach of Jerusalem between the years 1206 - 1214. interior dynamism of following Jesus, Carmel contemplates Mary as
express this love and this truth. serve as councilors. matters. [16] You are to fast every day, except Sundays, from the feast of the
will be the study and spiritual reading of Scripture and the writings
d)
Seculars live this membership with a clear secular identity. with the same spiritual possessions, the same call to holiness (cf. They will practice, in
Secular Carmel enjoys her
making themselves the voice for those who cannot, on their own,
22. She, Mother and Sister,
Order is juridically dependent on the Discalced Carmelite Friars[34]. This includes
By this means, the Community together seeks
The Constitutions of the Carmelite Order stand as an expression of the ideals and spirit of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Order is basically structured on the local community as a visible sign
period of formation that usually lasts for two years leading up to the
LG 38. apostolic commitment they will bring the wealth of their spirituality
May the new text of the Constitutions of the Secular
the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and strength, and your
By the
Dear Brothers, It gives me great joy to present the text of our new constitutions to you. [12]. Elijah represents the prophetical tradition of Carmel and is an
[20] You must give yourselves to work of some kind, so that the devil
Definitory of the Order approves the regional, 43. MOTHER OF JESUS. '1;
19. holy meditations, for, as Scripture has it, holy meditation will save
For the Carmelite the contemplative vocation is exemplified par excellence in the life of the Virgin Mary, beloved to the Order under the title of Our Lady … disposition of the prior with the agreement of the other brothers, or
between laity and members of religious Orders born in the Middle Ages. The Congregation for the Institutes of consecrate life and the Societies of apostolic life, having considered attentively every thing in its respect, by the present … you was this: that whoever is not willing to work should not be allowed
All are called to share, in charity, the holiness
promise is a pledge to pursue personal holiness, which necessarily
314. The Carmelite Constitutions 1995 The Carmelite Constitutions 1995. Secular Order of the Discalced (Teresian) Carmel Rule, Constitutions, Statutes, Ritual This is because of the statutes which are meant especially for the region. The central
(06) 85350206, The
contribute to the Order the benefits proper to their secular state of
Him. They are called to "to testify how the
[41]. The Constitutions of the Carmelite Order stand as an expression of the ideals and spirit of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. diffuse in the world that spirit which animates the poor, the meek,
The promise
In light of the Church’s new theology of the laity,
Jesus, keeps us company so that we may imitate her life hidden in
The Secular
23. the Cross, help to develop in the Carmelite Secular a human, Christian
She, the “most perfect image of freedom
for greater apostolic commitment, in becoming aware of all that their
He guides the Secular Carmelite through the dark night to union with
49. association of the faithful and an integral part of the Discalced
See AA 4 and 10; CL 16-17, 25, 28-29. Provincial Superior is required. Français ] [
He has the authority to resolve cases which are not foreseen by this
down how everyone, whatever his station or the kind of religious
promise of poverty the Secular Carmelite expresses the desire to live
relating with God as a friend, not just in prayer but in daily living. on Mount Carmel to live a life dedicated to meditation on the Word of
to work. initial and ongoing formation in the teachings of Teresa and John of
vocation to the Secular Order is truly ecclesial. 25. training to know the reasons, the content and purpose of the
promise made to the community in the presence of the Superior of the
to live evangelical self-denial from a theological perspective;
In this respect you have
Prec 1 and 6
present and acts[25]. Carmelite
Each of the others must promise him obedience - of which, once promised, he must try to make his deed the true reflection - and also chastity and the renunciation of ownership. formed, but most of them are in the process of forming a Council
Occupying a
The
The Secular Carmelites live the
one’s state of life, as a single person or married or widowed. The Spiritual Assistant must be well-versed in Carmelite
The Secretary is to present the register to
weigh his words in; keep a tight rein on your mouths, lest you should
f)
The
11. The
the Provincial, a member of the Secular Order may make vows of
Carmelite
prayer. Carmel, its history, the works of the Order’s saints, and formation in
the procedure for elections and the responsibilities of the three
life, to believe in it in every circumstance in order to live its
to do what the Lord commanded[7]. that have been cooked with meat, so as to avoid giving trouble to your
Through Baptism we take part in the triple
WITH MARY, THE
At other times, although you need not keep silence so strictly, be careful not to indulge in a great deal of talk, for as Scripture has it - and experience teaches us no less - sin will not be wanting where there is much talk, and he who is careless in speech will come to harm; and elsewhere: The use of many words brings harm to the speaker's soul. Deutsch]
everywhere recognize God ...... seek his will in every event, see
Delegates for the Secular Order and the members of the Secular
Carmelites they can offer the Teresian Carmel fresh inspiration for “a
CIC 301, 303-306, 313. Carmelite
VII:3. He inspires the Secular
17. Gal 5:22). preferences of the majority of the members. formation and life of the Secular Order. 9. Teresa, St John of the Cross and St Therese of the Child Jesus. according to Article 60 of the Constitutions. and provincial statutes of the Secular Order[36]. thought useful or necessary for formation, coordination of apostolates
evangelical life but do not transform those who make them into
Secular Order is to form a Provincial Council to assist one another
of the Church. of the evangelical counsel of chastity. and limitations of human life, sickness, lack of understanding and all
Superior, the Provincial Superior and the Council of the community are
42. denounces all that is contrary to it, The great Teresian Carmelite family is present in the
President, elected from among those who have made final promises, has
who is not a friar of the Order, always with the consent of the
age, illness, distance or other reasons, are not able to attend
government of the local communities. [20] You must give yourselves to work of some kind, so that the devil may always find you busy; no idleness on your part must give him a chance to pierce the defences of your souls. Our membership of the Order goes back to the relationship established
The Rule outlines the guiding thrust of Carmelite life . the Council, without a right to vote. The promise of poverty seeks an
that this dialogue becomes that, “we speak to him when we pray; we
For example, the Rule stipulates that a superior be elected while the Constitutions spell out how the vote is to be taken. this reason they are characterized by simplicity of structures and
The Rule of Saint Albert is the original expression of the
As the Church’s own legislation changed, so did the Constitutions. others. may always find you busy; no idleness on your part must give him a
Cf. “the Way, the Truth and the Life” (Jn 14:6).
The commitment to the promise to live the spirit
baptism. Carmelite freely cooperates with those who have responsibility for
him or to exchange cells with another, without leave or whoever is prior
interior dynamism of following Jesus, Carmel contemplates Mary as
considered members of that community;
Each branch of the Order has its own Constitutions, which interpret the Rule for its members. The first is a
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Secular Carmelites, Mary is a model of total commitment to God’s
assume the responsibility of the vocation to the Secular Order. The
In combination with these, evangelical poverty
The Secretary attends the Council meetings and records the
This
The promise
1. of the Holy Spirit”[21]. Carmelite Seculars
and of the liberation of humanity and of the universe”[29],
10. The present OCDS Constitutions are the fundamental
Kingdom. after Compline until after Prime the next day. contemplation that leads to sharing the experience of God in the
[23] You, other brothers too, hold your prior in humble reverence, your
[27]. express this love and this truth[9]. AA 4. present and acts, 28. helps us understand the meaning of mission. [26]. Ritual for the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order. of the sacramental and liturgical life in the Secular Order leads its
General of the Order for those territories where there are no friars,
This community submits its statutes to the General Definitory
Superior of the Circumscription, once a year[43]. Firstly, in the collection of laws observed by the Discalced Carmelite Nuns, the Rule precedes the Constitutions. “regional” refers to nations or a geographical territory of more
interior space for a personal and intimate meeting with Him. 35. Council ought to be a member of the Secular Order with definitive
Where possible, in
the friars, the enclosed nuns, the seculars. Prologue: The Following of Christ and the Purpose of the Brothers Many and varied are the ways in which our saintly forefathers laid down how everyone, whatever his station or the kind of religious observance he has chosen, should live a life of allegiance to Jesus Ch… moderation in rules concerning the way of life. development of an adequate program of formation; The Constitutions of the Secular Order were drawn
solitary places, or where you are given a site that is suitable and
community;
areas[27]. I Am a Daughter of the Church: A Practical Synthesis of Carmelite Spirituality (Vol II) Bl. collaboration with religious superiors and with the necessary
for approval. Carmelites can be summarized as follows: 13. Seculars and their mission in the world. spirituality of Carmel. the Secular Order and, under the authority of the Provincial Delegate,
allegiance to Jesus Christ”, “pondering the Lord’s law day and night
vocation to the Secular Order is truly ecclesial. the community. astray. [23]. faith, hope and love, in such a way that the whole of their life is a
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