Secular  Order  of  Discalced Carmelites                
​       Hampton, Virginia  

Community of St. Joseph

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The foundation and essence of our vocation is prayer. Therefore in imitation of our Blessed Mother Mary and heeding the call of Jesus, her son, to "pray always without becoming wary (Lk.18:1) Secular Carmelites will seek union with God and strive to live in the constant awareness of His presence. They ought to:

 Attend at least one retreat per year - preferably a Carmelite and or community retreat when possible.  (OCDS Local Statues)

Retreats are a time away from our day to day busy existence to spend some quality time in an atmosphere of silence and solitude. Retreats can be a powerful step toward personal transformation.