Community of Our Lady of the Annunciation

"Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you..." "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word."  (Luke 1:26-38)

Humility drew the king from heaven to the womb of the Virgin...And realize that the one who has more humility will be the one who possesses Him more... (The Way of Perfection - St. Terese of Avila)

We follow the Rule of Carmel and the teachings of the Carmelite saints. OCDS members are recognized as an integral part of the entire Carmelite family of friars and nuns. Secular Carmelites come from all walks of life; men and women; married and single; young and old. Each one hears the Word of God and responds to God's call to "meditate on the Lord's law, day and night."