Carmelite Spirituality
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The Carmelite Friars who staff the retreat house rely on their rich Carmelite heritage and spirituality which is rooted in the desert of the Holy Land. In their hazardous beginnings on Mount Carmel in the 12th century, the founding community had to trust in God alone. The first Carmelites were inspired to live in God's presence and respond in prayer and prophetic ministry by the Hebrew Scriptures' prophet, Elijah, and by Jesus' mother, Mary of Nazareth. Carmel Retreat's mission statement reflects the spirituality of the Carmelites who "for 800 years have walked in the |
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footsteps of Jesus Christ and lived a life of silence and solitude." Carmel Retreat embodies the spirit of Elijah and Mary and offers an atmosphere of silence, solitude and hospitality. Carmelite spirituality leads one into the silence and solitude of one's soul where the pilgrim can have an encounter with God. The classic writings of Carmelite saints serve as guides and instructors for the spiritual journey The team at Carmel Retreat uses this proven tradition to gently invite others to reflectively go within, hear God's word and act upon it. |
Carmel Retreat Center
Mahwah, New Jersey
