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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
