# Event Details - **Event Name**: Reclaiming Prayer in a Distracted World—The Carmelite Path - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for Day of Recollection on Prayer, Family & Holiness in Daily Life—with Talks, Adoration, Rosary, Scapular Enrollment & LunchAbout this EventRooted in the Carmelite tradition, this OCDS DAY OF RECOLLECTION offers practical ways to find peace, deepen interior prayer, and live as a family of prayer in an age of distraction. We will reflect on how family, work, culture, and daily responsibilities can become places of encounter with God and paths to holiness in a busy world.-------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by the Saints Louis and Zélie Martin Group, Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) of Orange County — families, singles, and professionals living out a lay Carmelite vocation of deep interior prayer while fully engaged in the world.The day includes conferences led by Sr. Rosario Therese, O.C.D., and Fr. Philip Sullivan, O.C.D., Retreat Director, El Carmelo Retreat House, on the topics of "Prayer, Family, and Holiness in a Busy World – Lessons from Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin" and “What Carmelite Spirituality Offers to the Modern World.”The program also features a “Navigating Secular Life” panel led by T.K. Coleman with lay Carmelite members sharing how they remain grounded in prayer amid daily responsibilities, overstimulation, and competing demands.The day will include Eucharistic Adoration, a decade-at-a-time guided Rosary Prayer, and Enrollment in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel—a traditional Carmelite devotion inviting participants to entrust themselves to Our Lady’s care and live more deeply in prayer, conversion, and fidelity to Christ. Enrolling participants will receive a gifted scapular.There will also be an opportunity to connect with community over lunch.Saturday, August 8, 2026 @9AM – 3PM (arrive early)Includes coffee with light refreshments & lunchGET YOUR TICKET—Limited Space (last year's event sold out)Your ticket helps make this day of prayer, reflection & community possible.SEE AGENDA & FAQ belowAgenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMREGISTRATION @CourtyardInfo: Coffee & light refreshments @Parish Hall?: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AMOPENING PRAYER + 1st Decade Rosary @HallInfo: Welcome & The First Joyful Mystery (The Annunciation Of Our Lord)?: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AMCONFERENCE 1 - By Sister Rosario, OCD @HallInfo: "Prayer, Family, and Holiness in a Busy World – Lessons from Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin"?: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMROSARY PRAYER (2nd Decade) @CourtyardInfo: Second Joyful Mystery (The Visitation)?: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AMCONFERENCE 2 - Fireside Chat with Fr. Philip, OCD & Sr. Rosario, OCD @ChurchInfo: "What Carmelite Spirituality offers to the Modern World"?: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AMROSARY PRAYER (3rd Decade) @ChurchInfo: Third Joyful Mystery (The Nativity Of Jesus)?: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMLUNCH BREAK @HallInfo: Lunch will be provided?: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PMROSARY PRAYER (4th Decade) @CourtyardInfo: Fourth Joyful Mystery (The Presentation In The Temple)?: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMPANEL - Discussion with Carmelites, led by T.K. Coleman @HallInfo: "Navigating Secular Life" with Carmelite OCDS Members (Michelle, Joe, Mary, Monica, Mark)?: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PMROSARY PRAYER (5th Decade) @ChurchInfo: Fifth Joyful Mystery (The Finding In The Temple)?: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMEUCHARISTIC ADORATION @ChurchInfo: All are invited to come spend time with Jesus— truly present in the Blessed Sacrament—in stillness, prayer & peace.?: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMENROLLMENT in the Brown Scapular Confraternity + FINAL BLESSING @ChurchInfo: Those who wish to be enrolled will be gifted a scapular. Through enrollment by a priest, the blessed scapular becomes a sign of devotion for baptized Catholics to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, her maternal protection, and a commitment to grow in holiness. Our Lady promised St. Simon Stock her special intercession for those who faithfully wear it. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport-beach/reclaiming-prayer-in-a-distracted-worldthe-carmelite-path/100001987875380776 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newport Beach - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church - **lat**: 33.6066852 - **long**: -117.9201793 - **full address**: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1441 West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Reclaiming Prayer in a Distracted World—The Carmelite Path - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e40ecfe20c43939f5aeaecbb9d39902a99702e641e0140e89c88f91219b84c32-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf5f1e7-gmir.jpg?v=1783374604 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Reclaiming Prayer in a Distracted World—The Carmelite Path being held? - **A:** Reclaiming Prayer in a Distracted World—The Carmelite Path takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1441 West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Reclaiming Prayer in a Distracted World—The Carmelite Path? - **A:** Reclaiming Prayer in a Distracted World—The Carmelite Path is organized by OCDS | Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin Group, OC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Reclaiming Prayer in a Distracted World—The Carmelite Path is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Louis and Zlie Martin Group OC", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/ocds-sts-louis-and-zélie-martin-group-oc/28006994", "description": "TheSaints Louis and Zélie Martin Group, Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS)of Orange County, is a secular Catholic Carmelite vocation for men, women, and diocesan clergy called to a deeper life of prayer while living fully in the world. Rooted in the Carmelite tradition and spiritual teachings of St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross, members seek union with God through daily prayer, ongoing formation, and faithful living in ordinary life—with a special apostolate of praying for families to become holy in union with the Father’s Will.Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin were a 19th-century French married couple and the parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux “The Little Flower.” Canonized together in 2015, they were the first spouses to be recognized as saints as a couple, witnessing that holiness is possible through marriage and family life.---------- APOSTOLATE -----------“Living Our Faith Through The Family of Saints Louis And Zélie Martin”Our Journey began with “FIAT”. Praised be Jesus Christ. Now and Forever.In 2015, a small group of OCDS members from the Carmelite communities of Redlands, Long Beach and Alhambra gathered for the first time at St. Vincent de Paul Parish to begin a new secular community in Orange County. As the monthly meetings continued, it was undeniable that we could feel the presence of Jesus Christ leading us to His Mother Mary, our beautiful Lady of Mt. Carmel.As lay persons of the Secular Order, we are called to a community of faith in expressing a commitment to prayer and apostolic service. We are called to a deeper spiritual life and to profess promises in striving to live evangelical perfection in the spirit of the counsels of charity, poverty, and obedience. The Lord defines “community” as “where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there.” It is here that the OCDS Community of Orange County began its formation on July 12, 2015.Our Apostolate is to pray for Families to become Holy, in union with the Father’s Will.God calls us to surrender our will to His and with that disposition of humility and simplicity, we can acknowledge the true presence of our Loving God. He is a model for all of us, especially in this time where families need our prayers, hope, and encouragement.On October 18th of 2015, Pope Francis canonizedLouis and Zélie Martin, the first married couple to be jointly elevated to sainthood. While they are best known as the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, Louis and Zélie lived simple, humble, and holy lives. The Church has recognized that they, like their daughter, are outstanding examples of heroic virtue.As we connect with the lives of our patrons, Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, (a French Roman Catholic Couple and parents of five nuns), we strive to imitate their attributes in the way they lived their lives... in love for family, their service to the Lord and their charitableness of caring for all who could not care for themselves.We ask all parents, caregivers, custodians, and family members to join us in thought and prayer for families, not just the ones we know, but for all families throughout the world who give their all and who are in need of our prayers and support. Let us follow Our Blessed Mother Mary, St. Joseph, and all the Carmelite saints, who model for us how to love all, welcome all and care for all.We celebrate their Feast Day on July 12" } ] } ] ```