A Life of Prayer

Following a horarium that is carefully balanced between prayer, work, study and recreation each member of our community is invited to give herself wholly to God under the inspiration of the Carmelite Rule.

At the heart of each day lies the liturgy, comprising the daily celebration of the Eucharist and of the Divine Office. According to the gifts and talents of our members we seek to enhance our celebrations of the liturgy with music and song and to make our worship a thing of beauty for the Lord. Over the years we have built up a rich heritage of music from many different sources while retaining the Church's traditional chant for the regular psalmody.

The Carmelite tradition also gives a privileged place to private, solitary prayer. At least two hours are set aside each day for this private prayer: one in the morning and one in the evening. As Carmelites we are convinced that nothing can replace these hours of daily meditation if we are to fulfil our vocation. It is in prayer that we seek the union with God in love from which flows our fruitfulness in the Church.

To support and sustain this life of prayer a certain time is set aside each day for spiritual reading. For this purpose there is a comprehensive library providing us with the resources we need for our spiritual and human growth.