The origin of the Discalced Carmel is to be found in St Teresa of Jesus. She lived with a profound faith in God’s mercy, which strengthened her to persevere in prayer, humility, love for her brothers and sisters, and love for the Church, leading her to the grace of spiritual matrimony. Her evangelical self-denial, disposition to service, and perseverance in the practice of the virtues are a daily guide to living the spiritual life. Her teachings on prayer and the spiritual life are essential to the formation and life of the Secular Order.
Saint John of the Cross was the companion of Saint Teresa in the formation of the Discalced Carmelite Order. He inspires the Secular Carmelite to be vigilant in the practice of faith hope and charity. He guides the Secular with God. In this union with God, the Secular Carmelite finds the true freedom of the Children of God.
Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites 