"I have found a very nurturing and joyful community at the Carmelite Centre with lots of opportunities for inquiry and growth."
Clare McArdle
My Journey by Lyal Warren
I first attended the Carmelite Centre at the invitation of a friend. She was presenting a talk on the poet Denise Levertov at a monthly 'Spiritual Reading Group' held in the Carmelite Library. I am from Perth and welcomed an opportunity to experience...
Lectio Divina by Jamie “group of like-minded people”
Earlier this morning I participated in a session of Lectio Divina with friends from the Carmelite Centre in Middle Park. I’ve been participating in these weekly sessions for about two years, having started at a time on my journey when my own practice of Lectio had...
Seasons of Creation 2021
The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration of prayer and action for our common home. Together, the ecumenical family around the world unites to pray, protect, and advocate for God’s creation. The season starts 1 September, the Day of Prayer for...
Lectio Divina 15 October 2021
Scripture Mark 10: 35-45 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, approached Jesus. ‘Master,’ they said to him ‘we want you to do us a favour.’ He said to them, ‘What is it you want me to do for you?’ They said to him, ‘Allow us to sit one at your right hand and the other...
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES OF OUR SOJOURNERS
Lectio Divina by Wendy “an oasis for the weary spirit”
I go to Lectio whenever I can. You are always made to feel welcome. This year it is online but you still feel the connection. It is a tall, cool glass of water when I thirst; a meeting of like minded souls; friendship found in the desert; an oasis for the weary...
The Carmelite Family Residential Retreats, 2020
2020 “Carmelite Family” RESIDENTIAL RETREAT WEEKEND The Carmelite Family Residential Retreats 2020 Due to the COVID-19 restrictions the two planned residential retreats for 2020 have been cancelled.
News Provincial Delegate Carmelite Family October 2019
From Damien Peile Spring is here and another cycle of seasonal change is upon us. The seasons offer us much as a metaphor for our own journeys in Carmel. Spring – a time for new beginnings! I recently attended a retreat-conference at the Carmelite Spirituality Centre...
News Provincial Delegate Carmelite Family February 2019
Welcome to another year and I hope 2019 is a good one for you. My main focus at present is planning the Carmelite Family retreat in collaboration with the Melbourne Lay Carmelite community. This will be on the Palm Sunday weekend in preparation for Easter and will be...
Provincial Delegate for the Carmelite Family – October News 2018
News from Damien Peile - October 2018 I was fortunate to participate in the International Congress of Carmelite Laity held In Sassone (Rome) from September 15 to 20, 2018, along with Irene Hayes from the Carmelite Centre and four other Australians – Christine Wade,...
Provincial Delegate to the Carmelite Family Monthly News – May 2018
Residential Retreat weekend with David Hofman OCarm Friday 31 August 5.30pm to Sunday 2 September 12 noon Venue Holy Cross Retreat Centre. 207 Serpells Rd Templestowe Cost includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals - TBC CONTACT DAMIEN PEILE FOR MORE DETAILS ON...
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