What is the connection between the work of the Carmelite NGO and that of the Indonesian Carmelites?
I think the Carmelite NGO is very important for our Order. Why? Because it can be one of the places where everyone in the Order can work together to make the world better. There are a lot of people who have been working in this field but they usually worked on their own. If we can work together Carmelite religious and Carmelite lay peoplewe can be stronger. Of course, our spirituality will color the work and the world. I know not everyone in the Order would support this program but that does not matter. The Carmelite NGO has to continue its efforts. You attended the annual NGO/DPI Conference in New York City. What did you learn from that experience? I had heard about the NGO/DPI conference when Sr. Helen Ojario sent me an e-mail asking whether I could come to UN for the conference. I was very happy to have the opportunity because I am really interested in the theme of the conference “Our Challenge: Voices for Peace, Partnership and Renewal.” I know that if we want to make this world be
