A time for reflection, rest and renewal
The Discalced Carmelites invite you to join us for an online
retreat
Registration
Sign up for the online retreat here
Receive the reflections from the retreat directly by email and
let Carmelite Spirituality guide your journey through Advent or
Lent
Current Retreat
Advent Retreat 2026 Featuring Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection
A little-known figure in Carmel, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection
was one of the great spiritual masters of the seventeenth century.
Pope Leo XIV has cited his book as one of the greatest influences on
his spiritual life.
This humble lay brother teaches us to live in the presence of God in
the heart of our daily lives. His teaching belongs to the great
Christian tradition that answers Jesus’ call to “pray always” (Lk
18:1) and Saint Paul’s exhortation, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess
5:17). For Brother Lawrence, the way is simple: to remain in God’s
presence at every moment, whatever we may be doing.
Brother Lawrence’s writings are collected in The Practice of the
Presence of God: Critical Edition, edited by Conrad De Meester, OCD,
and translated by Salvatore Sciurba, OCD. The volume is available from
ICS Publications.
During this Advent season, we invite you to discover this teaching on
the presence of God, and to grow in a simpler, more trusting, and more
intimate relationship with the Lord.
Contents
Each Friday in your email inbox, you’ll receive:
dictionary
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A brief video from our Carmelite friars on the weekly theme
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Practical suggestions to enrich your prayer
today
An Advent calendar with prayer starters for each day
Archive
Selected Retreats from the Previous Years
Carmelite Spiritual Leaders
Saints and icons featured in our retreats
The spirituality of the Carmelite Order draws its inspiration from the witness of Mary, the biblical figures associated with Carmel, and many saints, blessed, and
spiritual teachers.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an online retreat?
The online retreat is designed to help deepen our spiritual
relationship with Jesus in light of the Gospels. For this
purpose, reflections will be sent by email during each week of
Advent and Lent.
How often will I receive messages?
You will receive a welcome email and then weekly emails during
advent and lent.
Does participation cost anything?
Regristation is free. Donations are welcome to support our work.
I didn't receive an email - what should I do?
Please check your spam folder. If you missed any materials, you
can also browse the archive on this website.
Spread the word
Please invite your friends and family to join this retreat by
sharing this webpage:
retreat-online.karmel.at
If you have any difficulty registering or if there are any
problems, please email the retreat coordinators at
retreat-online@karmel.at.
We suggest downloading and printing the retreat poster to share at
your parish, community, or prayer group. We wish you a blessed
Advent season and a fruitful retreat experience!
Download the Poster
Registration
Sign up for the online retreat here
Receive the reflections from the retreat directly by email and let Carmelite Spirituality guide your journey through Advent or Lent
Current Retreat
Advent Retreat 2026 Featuring Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection
A little-known figure in Carmel, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection was one of the great spiritual masters of the seventeenth century. Pope Leo XIV has cited his book as one of the greatest influences on his spiritual life.
This humble lay brother teaches us to live in the presence of God in the heart of our daily lives. His teaching belongs to the great Christian tradition that answers Jesus’ call to “pray always” (Lk 18:1) and Saint Paul’s exhortation, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess 5:17). For Brother Lawrence, the way is simple: to remain in God’s presence at every moment, whatever we may be doing.
Brother Lawrence’s writings are collected in The Practice of the Presence of God: Critical Edition, edited by Conrad De Meester, OCD, and translated by Salvatore Sciurba, OCD. The volume is available from ICS Publications.
During this Advent season, we invite you to discover this teaching on the presence of God, and to grow in a simpler, more trusting, and more intimate relationship with the Lord.
Contents
Each Friday in your email inbox, you’ll receive:
A brief video from our Carmelite friars on the weekly theme
Practical suggestions to enrich your prayer
An Advent calendar with prayer starters for each day
Archive
Selected Retreats from the Previous Years
Carmelite Spiritual Leaders
Saints and icons featured in our retreats
The spirituality of the Carmelite Order draws its inspiration from the witness of Mary, the biblical figures associated with Carmel, and many saints, blessed, and spiritual teachers.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an online retreat?
The online retreat is designed to help deepen our spiritual relationship with Jesus in light of the Gospels. For this purpose, reflections will be sent by email during each week of Advent and Lent.
How often will I receive messages?
You will receive a welcome email and then weekly emails during advent and lent.
Does participation cost anything?
Regristation is free. Donations are welcome to support our work.
I didn't receive an email - what should I do?
Please check your spam folder. If you missed any materials, you can also browse the archive on this website.
Spread the word
Please invite your friends and family to join this retreat by sharing this webpage: retreat-online.karmel.at
If you have any difficulty registering or if there are any problems, please email the retreat coordinators at retreat-online@karmel.at.
We suggest downloading and printing the retreat poster to share at your parish, community, or prayer group. We wish you a blessed Advent season and a fruitful retreat experience!
Download the Poster