11 reactions | Our Carmelite Sisters attended Matt Maher’s “The Echoes Of Worship Tour” on August 5, 2018. The show was held at The Lydia C. Tobler Performing Arts Center in Voorheesville, NY. It was sponsored by Saint Matthew’s R.C Church and the Diocese of Albany. | Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm | Facebook

3.1K views · 88 reactions | HISTORY OF CARMEL As we celebrate the 101st anniversary of Carmelite Presence in Philippines, we look back with thanksgiving and joy on the colorful history of the Jaro Carmel- the First Carmelite Monastery in the Philippines | Archdiocese of Jaro, Commission on Social Communications | Facebook

19K views · 4.1K reactions | Pope Francis meets with superiors and delegates of the Discalced Carmelites. He urged them to return to the roots of their contemplative charism while striving to embrace the future and avoiding the temptation to cling to the past. | Vatican News | Facebook

A viral and emotional video of how the Carmelite nuns receive a sister joining their enclosed monastic life. The Carmelite order traces its origin to the 12th century on Mount Carmel, following the footsteps of the prophet Elijah. Carmelite nuns live in monasteries and are secluded from people. Once you enter the monastery's door, you have entered a different world. You will literally leave father, mother, sister, brother, and in fact your own very self to dedicate your entire life to prayers, s