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Carmelite monasteries are independent; each community develops its own
family spirit.
The Flemington Carmel chooses to maintain strict enclosure, wear the full
habit as a sign of poverty and consecration to God, and preserves many of
the traditional monastic observances. The lifestyle is simple and austere,
but not excessively so. Two daily hours of recreation enrich and enliven community
living. In the words of Saint Teresa herself… "Lord, deliver us
from gloomy saints!"
