Prayer is our life. If you have a prayer intention and would like the brothers to lend their prayers to it, please send your intention to one of the above addresses. Thank you.

 Prayer Intention Form (pdf)

Mailing Address:
Carmelites of St. Joseph
1009 Oakland Ave. East
Austin, MN 55912

The Catholic custom of using candles is rooted in Church teaching that Christ is the light of the world. This is highlighted in the reception of the Sacraments, but especially in the Easter Vigil celebration on Holy Saturday Evening. Its roots also extend back to the Old testament days where in Exodus 27:20 God told the Israelites that a lit lamp was to be kept before His presence in the Tent of Meeting at all times. Today we do the same thing with the perpetually lit red vigil lamp before the tabernacle, signifying the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament reserved there. Our candles represent our prayers – burning before the Lord seeking His mercy and divine help.