Carmelite Rule

The Carmelite Rule is a set of guidelines followed by members of the Carmelite religious community. It emphasizes a life centered on prayer, community living, simplicity, and humility. The rule promotes balancing solitary prayer with community activities, encouraging members to cultivate a close relationship with God through meditation, silence, and service. It also emphasizes living modestly, avoiding unnecessary material possessions, and fostering a spirit of brotherhood and obedience. Ultimately, the rule provides a framework for monks and nuns to deepen their spiritual life and emulate the contemplative nature of Carmel's founder, inspired by both biblical principles and the eremitic tradition.