In the early 12th century a group of hermits banded together on Mount Carmel in Israel. These men took the Virgin Mary as their patroness and became the first Carmelites. Since then the Order of Carmel has grown and expanded and can now be found throughout the world. In addition to the Friars and the Nuns, there are active communities which follow Carmelite spirituality as well as a secular branch comprised of both single and married men and women.

 

Further information on the history of the Carmelite Order and religious life can be obtained from the following links:

 

 
We hold in prayer

all those who have

lost loved ones due 

due to violence.  We

pray for their healing 



We pray also for the 

people who are suffering 

from flooding, fires

and drought.




The Weeping Jesus can be found
across the street from the
Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial
at St. Joseph's Church.