Carmelites in Marienthal: prayer for the soul and the community!

Carmelites in Marienthal: prayer for the soul and the community!

in the tranquil monastery of Marienthal, where time often seems to stand still, the Carmelites live in close connection to their faith and the people who turn to them. Father Luc Janssens, a member of this order, explains the philosophy of prayer in Carmelite life: "We try to be constantly connected to God." However, this does not mean that their prayers are always in rigid rituals; Many moments in everyday life offer opportunities for reflection and prayer, be it during a walk or in quiet moments of reflection.

The monastery in which six Carmelites currently live will take on a special responsibility in October: the monastery for request. This is a practice in which the monks bring the requests of people who were sent to the diocese of Münster via the Internet. This form of intercession is not new, but is an important part of the spiritual connection between the Carmelites and the community.

The digital access to the intercession

More and more people are using the digital world to express their personal concerns. So you can enter your prayer concerns via a digital prayer book of the Diocese of Münster. Father Luc is aware of the importance of these inquiries: "Often it is about important life issues, such as diseases or family problems. It is good for many people to know that their requests are laid down here in our church." The Carmelites take these challenges seriously and also pray in their services for the concerned concerns.

The small monastery church in Marienthal, which is known for its impressive expressionist art, forms the framework for these spiritual practices. Visitors are invited to enter their intercession in a book that is available in a quiet corner of the church. Many people feel pleased and calm when they know that their concerns are observed by the Carmelites.

Father Luc reports of the relationship that many people have with the Carmelites. "One difference is that those who register often have a connection to us, be it through a visit or through the parish of St. Mariä Himmelfahrt, which we have been looking after since 1986." This community binding ensures that prayer receives not only a personal, but also a collective dimension.

The Carmelites are known for their contemplative lifestyle, but their work is characterized by direct contact with people in the community. Father Joshy George, another brother of the order, acts as a leading pastor in the parish and thus plays a central role in the pastoral care of the community. This connection to the community is of great importance for the Carmelites and shows how prayer and faith merges.

The spiritual commitment of the Carmelites extends far beyond the monastery walls. In the digital age, you can also bridge a bridge to the community via the Internet. By encouraging people to submit their concerns digitally, they enable a contemporary form of intercession that promotes accessibility and closeness in an often hectic world.

For everyone who wants to entrust their personal prayer concern to the Carmelites, there is the opportunity to do this via the online offer of the diocese of Münster. Information about the order and its practices are also easily accessible and invite you to deal closer to the spiritual tradition.

This is how the connection between heaven and earth in Marienthal remains alive, equipped with the wishes and hopes of the people who entrust their requests to the Carmelites. The Carmelites not only fulfill a religious duty, but also convey a feeling of security and community that is all the more important today.

For more information about the Carmelites, interested parties can visit the Bishopric of Münster's website in order to learn more about their activities and offers. This access to spiritual support could be essential for many people who are looking for comfort in difficult times.