Breaking Silence: Inside the closed world of Carmelite Nuns

Carmelite Nuns living a contemplative life of silent prayer behind the high walls of a monastery in Christchurch, New Zealand. This compelling short documentary provides great insight into the closed world of these nuns. For the first time, Carmelite Nuns share different, in such an intimate session, the things they go through on a daily basis, and talk about their past, hopes, fears, moments of joy and despair, men, and the feeling of living in enclosure for years.
Living as hermits in community, sisters are dedicated to a life of prayer, contemplation and study. They serve Christ and the world as a spiritual powerhouse, praying for the world and its needs. As with any powerhouse, the monastery is largely closed off to the public in order to keep out elements that would distract from the work that goes on inside.
The Carmelite Nuns are dedicated to a life of prayer, following the example of the Desert Fathers who lived on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, especially the biblical prophet Elijah. In the 13th century, a group of hermits gathered on Mount Carmel to live a life of prayer.
Their chapel was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Eventually, St. Albert of Jerusalem, at their request, wrote a rule of life for them to follow, which is the basis for Carmelite life today.
This is an exclusive inside look into the lives of Carmelite nuns. ENJOY.
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