SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES
England, Wales and Scotland
Since 2016, the Secular Carmelites have been organising Teresian Prayer Groups in various locations. The aim of each Group is for its members to grow in prayer following the teachings of St Teresa of Avila. Membership of a Group is open to all and is free.
The groups are led by experienced Secular Carmelites and input is based on the writings of St Teresa and other Carmelite doctors of the Church, and they can draw on two different one-year series of video talks specially recorded for the Teresian Prayer Group by eight distinguished Carmelite speakers. The monthly in-person meetings of a Group typically include a time of quiet prayer, and discussion and sharing about the talk or other input and about our experience of prayer.
Each year’s programme is self-contained and most members, having started on the Teresian way of prayer, then proceed to put it into practice and learn more in other settings such as a Secular Carmelite Group or their Parish. In Norwich, where the Teresian Prayer Group programme has been offered regularly, there may also be the opportunity to continue further in the same Group.
Norwich
A Teresian Prayer Group has been meeting in Norwich since 2021. In 2024-25 it will be following a programme based around the writings on prayer of St John of the Cross. Enquiries to Joan MacInnes, who leads the group.
07876352405
Birmingham
‘Going Deeper with the Carmelite Saints'. You are warmly invited to a series of monthly meetings to explore the rich spirituality of Teresa of Avila, Thérèse of Lisieux, John of the Cross and others. Venue: St Paul's Convent, Selly Park, B29 7LL from Saturday 22 June2024.
Contact Martin, a Secular Discalced Carmelite by mobile (07779 132372) or email m.auger@btopenworld.com to find out more. Please bring a packed lunch on the day and consider a small donation to St Paul’s Convent. Tea, coffee and car parking provided.'
'No one ever took God for his friend that was not amply rewarded; for mental prayer is, in my opinion, nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing alone with Him, who, we know, loves us.'
St Teresa of Avila
TERESIAN PRAYER GROUPS
COVENTRY
A new OCDS group is meeting on the first Saturday of the month in the church of Christ the King, Coventry.
Mass at 9.30am is followed by a holy hour including the rosary and a period of silent prayer in the church.
The group then gathers at 11am for a two-hour meeting in the Library for coffee, followed by a sandwich lunch for those who can stay (bring your own sandwiches).
Inquiries to:
07714 651756
NORTHAMPTON
Going deeper with the Carmelite Saints
A new group for Catholics who want to go deeper in their prayer and in their spiritual life. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month, 4.30pm - 7.00pm, at Heyford Books, Kettering Road.
The purpose is to explore the teachings of the great Carmelite saints - especially Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Therese of Lisieux. Along with the discussion of their texts there will be a time of silent prayer.
Inquiries to:
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07714 651756
CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY GROUPS
Carmelite Spirituality groups are planning to meet monthly in Nottingham and Lincoln when meeting places become available once more.
For more information see the local website: nottinghamcarmelites.uk