2026 OCDS World Encounter in Ávila, Spain, with Vivien Foster, OCDS

In this episode, Tim Bete, OCDS, interviews Vivien Foster, OCDS, about her experience attending the 2026 OCDS World Encounter in Ávila, Spain, what she learned, and the opportunities presented at the Encounter. The meeting asked a fundamental question: What does it mean to be Carmelites in today’s world? How can a spirituality rooted in prayer, contemplation, silence, and interiority become a living witness in a world that is increasingly busy, distracted, and fragmented?   Vivien's report on the 2026 OCDS World Encounter: https://mountcarmelmagazine.com/2026/08/02/ocds-world-meeting-2026-blog-from-avila/   Get an email update when the January 2027 issue of Mount Carmel is published, with more about the World Encounter:   https://mountcarmelmagazine.com/e-mail-updates/