Photo: Pixabay. The purpose of our calling in life is union with God. The final terminal of our life journey is perfection in love. The mystery of the incarnation opens our eyes to see God's extraordinary love. He deigned to come into the world to unite Himself with us humans. We are invited to also come and continue to draw ourselves closer to God who has loved us first. St. Titus Brandsma emphasized, "The Mystery of the Incarnation is another summary of Carmelite mysticism, Carmelite spiritual life." {Titus Brandsma, O. Carm., Carmelite Mysticism Historical Sketches (Darien, Illinois: The Carmelite Press, 1986), 35}