Who is Albert of Jerusalem?

There Is No Saint Carmel.

Saint Albert of Jerusalem – Bishop & Lawgiver of Carmel… The Rule of Carmel…

Who is Edith Stein?

There Is No Saint Carmel.

Edith Stein is a saint whose life speaks across generations, inspiring all who seek to live their faith with depth and courage.

Who is Titus Brandsma?

There Is No Saint Carmel.

Titus Brandsma is a saint whose life speaks across generations, inspiring all who seek to live their faith with depth and courage.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel?

There Is No Saint Carmel.

Our Lady is the Patron, Mother, and Sister of All Carmelites… but Why? Mary is not mentioend in the Carmelite Rule. Fr. Steven Payne, OCD, discusses why the Carmelites honor Mary under this title and the lessons she has to teach us.

Why is there no SAINT CARMEL?

There Is No Saint Carmel.

That is unique among the major Religious Orders. For the Franciscans, there is Saint Francis of Assisi… For the Benedictines, there is Saint Benedict… For the Augustinians, there is Saint Augustine… For the Dominicans, there is their patron, Saint Dominic… And for the Jesuits, there is Saint Ignatius.

As for the Carmelites, there is no Saint Carmel—no Saint Carmel whose life stands as a model for how the Carmelites live out their faith.