The origins of the Discalced Carmelite Secular groups trace back to the reform initiated by St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross in 16th-century Spain. This spiritual lineage, rooted in the ancient traditions of Mount Carmel, seeks a deeper union with God through contemplative prayer and fraternal life. Over centuries, these groups have evolved into a global community of laypeople who live the Teresian charism in the midst of the world, fostering a spirit of silence, solitude, and service while supporting one another in their shared journey toward divine intimacy.