The cry of Elijah: “with zeal I am zealous for the Lord God of Hosts” – 1 Kings 19:14
A brief overview of Elijah’s life reveals the basic elements of the Carmelite Vocation:
- Living always in God’s presence
- Seeking God in solitude yet ready to go wherever God directs
- Giving new life to others
- Witnessing to the absolute propriety of God in all things
- Being nourished by God in the Eucharist for daily strength in the spiritual journey
- Allowing God to speak to us in silence
- Responding to God’s call to serve others
- Opposing injustice
This summarizes the Carmelite Spirit. Fr. Kevin Culligan, O.C.D.