A Pattern for Life: The Rule of St Albert and the Carmelite Laity

by Patrick McMahon

There has recently been much discussion, indeed argument, regarding the suitability of the Rule of St. Albert for the Carmelite Laity. In the book, the author, former praeses of the Institutum Carmelitanum in Rome and lecturer in Carmelite history and spirituality, presents a powerful defense of the suitability of Albert's Pattern for Life for all Carmelites-- laity and religious alike. In both settting a historical context for the Rule and providing a practical commentary for the laity, the author demonstrates that it is adherence to the Rule that defines a Carmelite and gives each a Carmelite identity.

282 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2007

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is written for Carmelites, lay as well as religious.