Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel JULY 16 amanuningbie.com

The Carmelites are a Catholic order that originated in the late 12th century when a band of Crusaders, inspired by the prophet Elijah, opted for hermetic life on the western slopes of Mt Carmel. Forced to leave the Holy Land in the 13th century, the Hermit Brothers moved to Europe. Adapting their way of life to the urban environment, they became friars, undertaking a spiritual apostolate. Later, monasteries were also established in the Order for women.
In the 16th century, St. Teresa of Jesus, a Spanish Carmelite gave fresh life and vigor to the contemplative ideal of the Order. Together with St John of the Cross, they laid the foundations of the Discalced Carmelite Order. Under the protection and in imitation of Our Lady, Carmelites observe the evangelical counsels in a simple lifestyle supported by silence and solitude, detachment and humility, manual work, sisterly love and service. PHOTOS BY VHICE BAUTISTA. MABUHAY! http://amanuningbie.com

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