He did not. Carmelites practice meditation and contemplation. Read the works of St. John of the Cross or St. Teresa of Avila, both Doctors of the Church.
Here's a good reference to Carmelite spirituality and contemplation, from the Discalced Carmelites of Australia: Sprituality
Like I said, he cratered his own argument.
Catholics may well practice meditation but born-again, Spirit-filled bible believers do not.
Therein lies the difference.
The practice of meditation comes from Eastern religions and is not biblical.