Our Patroness

Like Mary, to whom this Order is dedicated, we strive to listen to the Word of God and ponder it within our hearts, making it concrete to our world.

Mary is the patroness of the Carmelite Order and the Brown Scapular we wear has traditionally been seen as a sign of her protection.  Mary was the mother of Jesus and His first disciple.

Mary accepted her role as a mother of God even when it meant a radical departure from the life she had envisioned.  Her response, “Be it done to me according to your Word,” shows us a woman who both listened and was receptive to God’s action in her life.  Mary gives the same advice to us when she says, “Do whatever He tells you.”  One woman saying “yes” to God can change the world!

We celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16^th.