Carmelite Sisters
of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Carmelite Sisters
of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
We exist to stand in the presence of the living God,
and with Mary, to make known to the world the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Our Heritage
Carmelite Spirituality
Our Foundress
Venerable Mother Luisita
Our Community
Carmelite Sisters
of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Our Community
Carmelite Sisters
of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
We are a Catholic women’s religious community whose lives are totally given to contemplative prayer and loving service in the Church.
Our Heritage
Carmelite Spirituality
From the conception of our community in Mexico in the early 20th century, our Sisters have always lived a life of contemplative prayer in the Carmelite tradition of St. Teresa of Avila.
Our Foundress
Venerable Mother Luisita
Venerable Maria Luisa Josefa of the Most Blessed Sacrament, who is on her way to sainthood, responded to God’s call to found our community amid religious persecution and insurmountable obstacles.
Preparing for our
Jubilee Year of Blessings 1927 – 2027
As we begin our preparations for the celebration of our centennial year in the United States, we invite you to join us in our prayer and celebration to mark this joyful milestone.
How We Serve
Rooted in the spirit of Carmel, we accompany others in their personal encounter of the healing and transformative love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus through education, retreats and healthcare.
How We Serve
Rooted in the spirit of Carmel, we accompany others in their personal encounter of the healing and transformative love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus through education, retreats and healthcare.
“For greater things you were born.”
Deepen Your Friendship with Christ
Watch
Videos on Carmelite Spirituality, vocation stories of the sisters, reflections which will inspire you and draw you to a deeper friendship with the Lord.
Read
Practical Carmelite spirituality for your daily life. The reflections and insights of the sisters flow out from their own life of prayer and experiences.
Listen
Draw inspiration from talks on a multitude of topics tied to elements of Carmelite spirituality. The sisters’ music will also lift up your soul.
We Invite You
Volunteer
Helping with retreats, gardening, visiting the elders, assisting with mailings, being a part of our mission in a concrete way. Experience the blessings that come from serving.
Donate
We know we do not do this alone. If our mission resonates with you and you desire to become a Friend of Carmel and share your gifts and talents, click below.
Services
“May the Sacred Heart be your dwelling.”
–Venerable Mother Luisita
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The Experience of Joy
Love Compels
The Courage to Say: "Here I am!"
With your whole heart, and your whole mind, and your whole strength
Water Into Wine
The Happy Fault
Merciful Like the Father
Our Merciful Mother
He is Alive
Footsteps of Divine Mercy
Mercy
God's Mercy
Praise God Every Day in Every Way
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