Meditation can mean different things for each person. Here at the Carmelite Centre in Middle Park a group of very ordinary people meet each Thursday evening at 7pm to experience the benefit of meditation as a way of bringing peace, harmony and joy to one’s life.

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"Lectio divina is an authentic source of Christian spirituality recommended by the Carmelite Rule. Carmelites practise it every day, to grow in the surpassing knowledge of Christ. In this way to put into practice the Apostle Paul’s commandment: “Let the sword of the spirit, the Word of God, live abundantly in your mouth and in your hearts; and whatever you must do, do it in the name of the Lord.”

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The word spiritual direction first off evokes an image of some wise person giving good advice to someone about their way to God. It needs to be said that this is not the primary meaning of the practice even though at some time good advice may be given.

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The experience of any loss (death, illness, growing older, changes in employment) can be like enduring a fierce storm at sea. Sometimes we feel swamped and overwhelmed. Other times, the storms settle for a while only to return later. Most of us experience these storms and survive.

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Sadness and grief are part of life:

• Disappointment
• Loss of something
• Loss of someone

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