Just as the love of Christ and the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary have brought us together in a single family, fraternal charity unites those of us still striving to lead a life of allegiance to Jesus Christ in this world, and those already awaiting the vision of God in purgatory. Today the whole Order commends our departed brothers and sisters to God’s mercy through the intercession of Our Lady, sure sign of hope and consolation, and begs for their admission to the courts of heaven.
All as in the Breviary for November 2nd, except the following:
Prayer
Lord,
you are the glory of those who serve you.
Look lovingly on our departed brothers and sisters,
united in following Christ and his Mother
by the waters of baptism and the bonds of Carmel .
In your mercy grant them everlasting sight of you
their Creator and Redeemer.
We ask this through our Lord.
You may find the Carmelite Proper Offices for the Optional Memorial of Blessed Francis of Jesus, Mary Joseph Palau y Quer, Priest, courtesy of the Discalced Carmelites of Canada.
You may find the Carmelite Proper Offices for the Optional Memorial of Saint Nuño Alvares Pereira, Religious, courtesy of the Discalced Carmelites of Canada. Please note that they may be found on April 1, the former date.
You may find the Carmelite Proper Offices for the Solemnity of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor, courtesy of the Discalced Carmelites of Canada.
Our Province has also provided us with a complete portion from the Carmelite Proper, if we wish to use it for liturgical prayer.
The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel and the Holy Mother St. Teresa of Jesus welcomes you to our website. As people practicing the Catholic Faith, our community members strive to follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the Catholic Church, according to the tradition and inspiration of the Discalced Carmelite Religious Order.
