29 September 2020

https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Centering-Prayer-29-Sept.mp3 This week, I’d like to commence our reflection with a poem by William Stafford named “The Way It Is” which is used by Richard Rohr in his book Immortal Diamond: There’s a...

Lectio Divina 25 September 2020

Scripture Reading   Matthew 21:28-32  Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people, ‘What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He went and said to the first, “My boy, you go and work in the vineyard today.” He answered, “I will not go,” but afterwards...

24 September 2020

https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Meditation-Sept-24-mp3.mp3 In meditation circles the word compassion is frequently used, principally I think because it is promoted strongly as a virtue acquired by people who practice faithfully with the...

22 September 2020

https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Centering-Prayer-22-Sept.mp3 Further to our reflections on handling thoughts during prayer time, Cynthia Bourgeault in her book, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, suggests that the goal in Centering...

17 September 2020

https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Meditation-Sept-17-mp3.mp3 I read recently that meditation was about “Educating the Heart.” A cardiologist might disagree but we know that the fruits of a long-term practice cultivate compassion. Anyone...