The Rule of Saint Albert — Complete Text

Written in the early thirteenth century by Albert of Jerusalem for a small band of hermits living near the spring on Mount Carmel, the Rule of Saint Albert is the foundational charter of Carmelite life. It is brief - just twenty-four paragraphs - and yet it holds everything: solitude and community, silence and labor, the armor of God and the tenderness of a prior who meets his brothers at the door.

This episode presents the complete Rule in a single reading, without commentary, offered as an invitation to listen slowly and let the words do their work.

After releasing the Rule one paragraph at a time, this is the full text gathered in one place — for those who want to sit with it whole.

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About: Contemplation and Castanets is a podcast dedicated to Carmelite spirituality and the life of the Carmelite family. We explore the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and other Carmelite saints, along with topics related to contemplative prayer, mental prayer, Carmelite formation, OCDS life, religious vocations, Carmelite legislation, and the mission of Carmelite friars, nuns, and seculars. Whether you are discerning a vocation, living the Carmelite charism, or simply seeking a deeper life of prayer, you’ll find reflections, discussions, and resources rooted in the rich tradition of Carmel.