Welcome to the San Antonio Community
of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS)
Canonically installed in 1956, members of our San Antonio Community of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites live out our Vocation to Carmel both in Community and in serving residents of the San Antonio and South Texas region. As Carmelites, we have been given the great charism of Prayer, so we present lectures and workshops designed to assist participants in encountering God through prayer and establishing a true friendship with God. Our lectures and workshops are based on the teachings of our great Carmelite Saints and Doctors of the Church, St. Teresa of Jesus, St. John of the Cross, and St. Therese, the Little Flower.
"Let go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God."
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Learn about Carmelite Spirituality
Upcoming events
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Mary Mother and Queen of Carmel
05/24 9:00 AM
Delve into the various historical and spiritual roots of Marian devotion within the Carmelite tradition at this Carmelite Spirituality Workshop. This session invites attendees to deepen their understanding of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, her influence on the contemplative spirit of Carmel, and insights drawn from St. Thérèse’s relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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First Friday Adoration
06/06 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Join us as we adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament at the Little Flower Basilica
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Carmelite Young Adults Group
06/07 2-4pm St. John of the Cross Center 901 Kentucky Ave. San Antonio TX
Grow in your spirituality with the Saints and learn about the Carmelite life. This group is bilingual and led by members of the Discalced Carmelite family including friars, brothers and seculars.