A meeting of Secretariats for Carmelite Laity took place recently, from November 28 to December 2. The purpose of the meeting was to edit and finalize the Commentary to the Guidelines for Formation for Lay Carmelites. The new document is now ready for final comments and corrections. Many thanks are due to all who contributed to this work. This Commentary is seen as a starting point for the writing of the provincial Manual for Formation according to the specific situation in each country. It should also help to unify Formation for Lay Carmelites in both its themes and its form. The Commentary, finally, is meant to encourage Tertiaries to assume their responsibility in the area of their community life especially, where this may not yet be the norm.