Carmel of Jesus Crucified
The Discalced Carmelites, following in the footsteps of their hermit forefathers on the slopes of Carmel, are called, in the words of St. Thérèse, to be love in the heart of the Church, through their hidden life of prayer and sacrifice, consecrated to the service of God and of our Lady.
“Contemplate the Lord who hangs before you on the wood, because He was obedient, even to the death of the Cross. He came into the world not to do His own will, but that of the Father. . . . Before you, the Redeemer hangs on the Cross, stripped and naked, because He chose poverty. . . . Stand before the Lord, Who hangs from the Cross with His heart torn open. He poured out the Blood of His Heart in order to win your heart. . . . The world is in flames, . . . but above all the flames the Cross stands on high, and it cannot be burnt. The Cross is the way which leads from earth to heaven. Those who embrace it with faith, love, and hope are taken up, right into the heart of the Trinity.” (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, O.C.D.
Professed Members: Contact for more Information
Year Founded: 2025
Archdiocese: Fort Worth
Qualifications: Single women, typically between the ages of 18 and 35, who believe God is calling them to a life of contemplative prayer within the cloister of Carmel, in the tradition of Our Holy Mother, Saint Teresa of Jesus.
Formation: Formation is tailored to the needs of each sister, Aspirants can write Reverend Mother Prioress to learn more.
Age range/limit: 18-35
Belated vocations? Exceptions may occasionally be made where God’s will is manifest.