Lectio Divina 5 April 2024

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 20:19-31 In the evening of the same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews.  Jesus came and stood among them.  He said to them, ‘Peace be...

Easter Triduum – Good Friday

The Lord is here, present among us. We are gathered with the whole Church in this moment of prayer. What is the meaning of ‘good’ in Good Friday? Perhaps the title takes up a now lost sense of ‘holy’ found within the range of ancient usage of the word ‘good’. Indeed,...

Meditation 21 March 2024

https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Meditation-21-Mar-MP3.mp3 Meditation for Thursday 21st March 2024 In order for us to get the full benefit of meditation it is vital that we examine whether we are in touch with the following.. Reconnecting...

Lectio Divina 22 March 2024

The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark 15:1-39 First thing in the morning, the chief priest together with the elders and scribes, in short the whole Sanhedrin, had their plan ready.  They had Jesus bound and took him away and handed him over to Pilate....

Meditation 14 March 2024

https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Meditation-MP3-14th-Mar-24.mp3 Meditation for Thursday 14th March 2024 Most of us have observed toddlers at play absorbed in their activity oblivious to anything around them. Like babies they often live in...