The Carmelites of Boston are a community
of contemplative nuns belonging to the worldwide Order of Discalced
Carmelites. The Discalced Carmelites, also known as Teresian
Carmelites, are nuns, priests, brothers, and Secular Order members who
follow the spiritual tradition of Saint Teresa of Jesus (Avila) and
Saint John of the Cross. Carmelite nuns have a presence in 88 countries
throughout the world. In the US, there are 65 monasteries of Carmelite
nuns.
Our community lives in the inner city of Boston, in Roxbury, where we
have remained since our foundation in 1890. In spite of the demographic
changes in our neighborhood in the 1960s, we have committed ourselves
to be a prayerful presence in this neighborhood in Boston. As in the
very first days of our foundation, our bells continue to ring daily,
calling people to prayer and directing their thoughts to the faithful
presence of God in their midst.
"LITTLE
ESTHER"
Sunday, November
15, at 2:00 p.m.
Our annual Carmelite-theme presentation this year will be a play on St.
Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross). The play will star
Roberta Nobleman and Janet Bedhoe. All are welcome!
No entrance fees but donations gratefully accepted.
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