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Formation Process
Stages of Initial Formation
The period of initial formation allows a candidate to experience the lived reality of Carmel in
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04
Discernment
Before all else, it is prayer that allows us to hear the Lord’s voice, and to discern the path
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04
Requirements for Entrance
* Sincere desire for a life of prayer in service to the Church
* Aptitude for both solitude and community life
* Good
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04
Prayer Requests
Please send prayer requests in writing to:
Discalced Carmelite Nuns
73530 River Road
Covington, LA 70435
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04
Weekday Schedule
AM
* 5:50 Mental Prayer*
* 6:45 Morning Prayer in the Chapel
* 7:15 Eucharist
* Thanksgiving and Midmorning Prayer
* Breakfast
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04
Foundation
The first community of Discalced Carmelite Nuns in the United States was founded in Baltimore in 1790. In 1863 the
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04
Charism
The charism of Discalced Carmelites is unique in its origins, which can be traced back to the Old Testament. The
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04
For Ukraine
"I summon you to a friendly and pressing call to prayer, which does not give up, to courageous faith,
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04
Community
We, the Carmelite Nuns of Covington, feel blessed to have found such a place suited for a life of prayer,
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04
Vocation
The discernment of a vocation is a journey of love, in which a person seeks to discover the mysterious plan
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