At the July Carmelite Conversation, Dr Michelle Jones explored the spirituality of St Thérèse of Lisieux. Inspired by Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “C’est La Confiance”, this conversation explores the ways in which the spirituality of St Thérèse of Lisieux can...
https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-July-Centering-Prayer-Silent-Prayer.mp3 Our theme for July – Silent Prayer, comes from Jan Harris’ book, Quiet in His Presence. We’re encouraged not to pay attention to any words or...
I first connected with this online gathering during one of the Covid lock-downs in 2020. I instantly found it to be a safe, nourishing and peaceful space to spend 30 to 40 minutes in once a week. I was delighted in 2023 to be offered an opportunity to facilitate...
At June’s Carmelite Conversation, Paul Cahil OCarm, explored the concept of Synodality – walking together. Vatican II emphasised the image of the Church as ‘The People of God’ who walk together, laity and hierarchy, in fulfilling their common Baptismal...
https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-May-Centering-Prayer-Slowing-1.mp3 We continue our reflections from Gerald May’s book, the Wisdom of the Wilderness, for this month – on the theme of courage. Gerald May says: Sometimes you just take...
On a lovely mild Autumnal day a group of thirteen set out from Lilydale rail station on a sort of mini Pilgrimage to walk the 7km track to Mt Evelyn. We began with a short reflection from the booklet The Carmelite Way Pilgrimage, choosing for ourselves a memorable...
