Advertisement New WaysNew Ways Would you like to advertise on ICN? Click to learn more.

Discalced Carmelites revise and update Constitution

  • Sr Lucia van Steensel OCD

Image Vatican Media

Image Vatican Media

Source: Vatican News

Gathered in Rome to review and update their Constitution, the Discalced Carmelites were received by Pope Francis on Friday. The local Carmelite is represented by Sr Lucia van Steensel OCD, prioress.

Pope Francis said: "The path of contemplation is inherently a path of love," that "makes us witnesses of the love we have received," Pope Francis observed when welcoming superiors and delegates of Discalced Carmelites in the Vatican on Thursday.

The Pope said serving "as a ladder that raises us up to God, is not about separating one from the world, but grounding us more deeply in it."

Recognizing that the religious are in the process of revising their Constitutions, the Holy Father acknowledged this "is a significant undertaking." Not only does it respond "to a natural human need and the contingencies of community life," he said, it also marks "an occasion" to devote themselves to prayer and discernment.


Adverts

Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network

We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. See our advertising page if you would like more information.

We Need Your Support

ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community. As our audience increases - so do our costs. We need your help to continue this work.

You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN.

Mobile Menu Toggle Icon