In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.
St. John of the Cross
In order to enter Aspirancy, one must:
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be at least 18 but not older than 65 years of age
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be able to provide official copy of Baptismal certificate
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be able to show proof of valid marriage (if applicable)
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be living the Catholic faith at least 18 months after Baptism
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not be a member of another group that requires promises or vows
What is required of Discalced Carmelite Seculars?
The Secular's obligations can be summarized by the 6 M's:
1. Mental Prayer. Thirty minutes daily is required.
2. Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and, if possible, Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours.
3. Mass. Daily, if possible.
4. Mary. Every day, Seculars express devotion to Mary. Their primary devotion is to imitate Mary in "reflecting on [all these things] in her heart" (Luke 2:19).
5. Meetings. Seculars are called to communities whose members have made a commitment to one another. Meetings consist of formation, information, and fellowship.
6. Mission. Seculars share in the Carmelite mission of knowing God so God can be known.
To read more on discerning a call to the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites,