"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...
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...
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES OF OUR SOJOURNERS
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...
Provincial Delegate to the Carmelite Family Monthly News – April 2018
Monthly News April 2018 - Damien Peile Three recent experiences struck me about being part of the Carmelite Family. First, how global and world-wide our Carmelite family is. Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up Fr Benny Phang , General Councillor of Asia...
Provincial Delegate to the Carmelite Family Monthly News – March 2018
Monthly News March 2018 & Easter Greetings to all - Damien Peile This month I made contact with the new Lay Carmelite moderator in the UK, Rosie Bradshaw. In our communication we shared encouragement to grow the connection between the various Carmelite...
Provincial Delegate for the Carmelite Family Monthly News February 2018
Monthly News February 2018 The Lenten journey is well underway and it is good to hear of some of the activities happening within the Carmelite Family around the Province. Paola Yevenes from Wentworthville parish has drawn my attention to a number of parish activities...
Provincial Delegate for the Carmelite Family – January News 2018
Monthly News January 2018 - Damien Peile The year has started well and as I meet and talk with different members of the Carmelite Family there are three things that stand out: the richness of each person’s unique call to the Carmelite Way the ideal of the Carmelite...
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