We are hermits living in community. The hermits on Mount Carmel came together for liturgical prayer and assembled as a community on other suitable occasions. We, too, come together as a community for times of prayer, for meals and for times of recreation.

The hermits lived in silent prayer, keeping their minds and hearts focused on God when occupied in necessary activity outside their cells. We, too, try to live in this way...

St Teresa established small communities of Carmelite Nuns. She gave us a balanced way of life, with times for prayer, work, recreation and rest. She wanted her nuns to do simple work that would leave the mind and heart free for God. We know that a hidden life of ever deepening union with God will help people everywhere to find the happiness that each one is seeking.

The longing that each human heart has for happiness is an often misunderstood longing for GOD. Only in God will each man, woman and child find a happiness and peace that will last for all eternity.