Members

The Members Area contains information to help our members grow in spirituality and participate in the community. Be sure to check out the Resources section of our website for access to documents, quizes, prayers, videos, newsletters and links to websites devoted to Carmel and Catholicism. See the items below for community-specific resources.

The Pentecost depicted in a 14th-century Missal

Our Lady of Mercy Lay Carmelite Community (OLMLCC) is the name of the Lay Carmelite community that resides in Fremont, California. It was founded in 1995 and… read more

Pentecost by Giotto

Dates, times, and locations of our monthly Community Meeting for the current year. Also includes details about special events, novenas, and Days of Recollection. Links to the… read more

Daily Lectio Divina for the Month
† Daily lectio for March 2024 †

Our Lady of Mercy Lay Carmelite Community is the name of the Lay Carmelite community that resides in Fremont, California. It was founded in 1995 and our first… read more

calendar

Dates for Community Meetings for the year. Also included are feast days for our Carmelite Saints and Blesseds. A PDF download of the year is available for your convenience.

Pentecost stained glass window

Being a Lay Carmelite is not simply a devotion added to life; it is a way of life, a vocation. By entering the Order, the Lay Carmelite takes upon him/herself the Carmelite… read more

Phase 1 Formation

Phase 1. Phase 1 is the period of “Preparation for Reception” as a Lay Carmelite into the Carmelite Order. This period lasts one year but may extend up to two… read more

Phase 2 Formation

Phase 2. Phase 2 is the period of “Preparation for temporary Profession” as a Lay Carmelite. This period lasts two years but may extend up to three years;… read more

Patience gains all things. If you have God, you will want for nothing. God alone suffices.
St. Teresa of Jesus
Phase 3 - Ongoing Formation

Ongoing Formation. This period begins after Final Profession and continues for the life of the Carmelite. Ongoing formation entails a continual exploration… read more

Carmelite Reference Materials

Reference materials for Phase 2 Formation include books on Carmelite spirituality, the Rule of St. Albert, history, saints, prayer, and other topics of interest to this level… read more

Tablet and laptop

A collection of websites that focus on Carmelite spirituality, Catholicism, and Prayer & Reflection. Topics include praying with Scripture, Carmelite saints and history,… read more

Carmelite Books

List of books recommended for ongoing formation and personal reading. Titles focus on Carmelite spirituality and Carmelite saints and are intended to deepen your faith and help… read more

This bibliography consists of books that focus on Carmelite spirituality and will help you deepen your knowledge and understanding of our Order’s charism. Most titles are… read more