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The Rule St. Albert gave to
the hermits who lived on Mount Carmel stated that they were to have a chapel
dedicated to Mary, with the cells arranged around it. This
is the origin of the title "Our Lady of Mount Carmel."
Carmelites see Our Lady as the perfect disciple of Jesus, our sister and guiding light
on the road of contemplation. She lived in attentiveness to all God did in
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| "Mary kept all these things, reflecting on
them in her heart." (Lk 2:19). She allowed herself to be formed by
God's Word and presence in her life, and responded generously to all God asked
of her. We too seek to be open to God's Word to us in everyday life, to
remain available to God as she was, ready for whatever he might ask of us. |
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