Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites
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The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites is a lay branch of the Carmelite family whose members live in the world while following Carmelite spirituality and participating in its contemplative, prayer-centered way of life.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
lay branch of religious order
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public association of the faithful ⓘ secular institute ⓘ |
| canonicalStatus | under the jurisdiction of the Order of Discalced Carmelites ⓘ |
| coreCharism |
contemplative prayer
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interior prayer ⓘ union with God ⓘ |
| devotion | Our Lady of Mount Carmel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasis |
Eucharistic life
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Marian devotion ⓘ apostolic service ⓘ community life in fraternity ⓘ daily mental prayer ⓘ fidelity to the Church ⓘ |
| followsRuleOf | St. Albert NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| formationIncludes |
initial formation period
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ongoing formation ⓘ |
| geographicScope | international ⓘ |
| governedBy |
Constitutions of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites
NERFINISHED
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Provincial Statutes ⓘ |
| hasLocalUnits | local communities ⓘ |
| hasPromise |
chastity according to state of life
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evangelical counsels according to secular state ⓘ obedience to the Church and Order ⓘ poverty in spirit ⓘ |
| higherLeadership | provincial council ⓘ |
| highestLeadership | general council of the Order of Discalced Carmelites NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
St. John of the Cross
NERFINISHED
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St. Teresa of Ávila NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| leadership | local council ⓘ |
| lifestyle | members live in the world ⓘ |
| membershipIncludes |
lay men
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lay women ⓘ secular clergy ⓘ |
| mission |
to live Carmelite contemplative life in the midst of the world
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to serve the Church through prayer and apostolate ⓘ |
| recognisedBy | Holy See NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relationToOrder | shares same charism as Discalced Carmelite friars and nuns ⓘ |
| religiousFamily | Order of Discalced Carmelites NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Roman Catholicism
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surface form:
Roman Catholic Church
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| requires |
daily Liturgy of the Hours as possible
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daily mental prayer as possible ⓘ regular participation in community meetings ⓘ |
| shortName | OCDS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spirituality |
Carmelite spirituality
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Teresian Carmelite tradition ⓘ |
| uses | Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| vocationType | lay vocation ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel
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Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites
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