At a Glance
- Who it's for: Anyone drawn to contemplative prayer in the Carmelite tradition
- Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month, 2:00 PM
- Where: School Media Center
- Contact: Connie Bane, 850-769-0423
Ministries
Lay Carmelites
Laypeople living Carmelite spirituality in the world: contemplative prayer, community, and the wisdom of St. Teresa, St. John of the Cross, and St. Thérèse.
About
The Lay Carmelites are part of a centuries-old spiritual family that includes St. Teresa of Ávila, St. John of the Cross, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. They are laypeople who live Carmelite spirituality in the world, combining contemplative prayer with the ordinary demands of work, family, and daily life.
Our community at St. John the Evangelist was canonically established in 2001. We gather monthly for prayer, study, and mutual support. Members commit to a rhythm of daily prayer and ongoing formation in the Carmelite tradition.
This isn't a club. It's a way of life that takes time to grow into. But if you've ever felt drawn to silence, to the interior life, to the mystics who wrote about union with God, this may be where you belong.
Get Involved
Guests are always welcome at our monthly meetings. Come, observe, ask questions. If you'd like to learn more, contact Connie Bane at 850-769-0423. Formation takes time, typically a year or more. But it begins with a simple visit.