Fr Míceál O’Neill, Carmelite Prior General, has written a reflection on Carmelite consecrated life for this Jubilee year.
‘As Carmelites, we see our way of life first and foremost as a way of living in allegiance to Jesus Christ. The particular Carmelite way is identified by its contemplative nature, in prayer, fraternity and service, following the examples of Mary and Elijah.’
In his letter, Fr Míceál reflects on 3 major themes: consecrated life, fraternal affirmation and correction and the significance of the jubilee year for Carmelites.
‘The Jubilee,’ he says, ‘is a time for putting things right. Paths that have become crooked can be made straight again. Relationships that have been broken can be restored again. Dignity that has been denied and trampled upon can be respected again … The answer, as Pope Francis will tell us, is to see one another as brothers and sisters.’
You can download and print the Prior General's letter here: pdf Carmelite Consecrated Life
