The religious life is a freely chosen response to God's invitation and call to holiness. It is a way of opening the depths of one's heart to the full power of the Gospel and to the grace first granted at Baptism. It is a life in conjunction with the Catholic Church, which strives to incarnate the gospel in the world and present to men and women the possibility of a new life in Christ Jesus. To live this life requires the discipline of prayer, simplicity of life, and the willingness to live in relationship with others. Depending on your place in life, interests can change. We've geared our presentation of the Carmelite way of life to people in different places in life. Please choose the presentation that best addresses your concerns, but feel free to browse through all of them: