"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 with the Carmelites

My journey with the Carmelites started in 2011. It was the first time in my life after experiencing loss that I felt the strength and courage to really work through it, and understand what it was I needed to learn. I was open to change and welcomed a range of...

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Lectio Divina “a most lively and rewarding experience”

On completion of a silent directed retreat at Campion Ignatian Centre, Kew, in 2015, the counsellor suggested I could continue a spiritual program by attending weekly Lectio Divina at the Carmelite Centre, Middle Park. It's proved to be very good advice! The set...

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My Spiritual Journey

My spiritual journey has me seeking to understand the ME that Jesus loves. Of recent years I have participated in an increasing variety of assistance at the Carmelite Centre in Middle Park. It started with me going to the monthly meetings featuring the writings of...

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Provincial Delegate Carmelite Family Update – May 2017

As I continue having conversations with various people I am often asked ‘what is the role you are doing’”? A fair question and I’m thinking about this a lot too. As the role evolves my answer changes a bit but generally it’s something like ‘at...

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Season of Creation 2023 Let Justice and Peace Flow

SEASON OF CREATION ~ September 1 to October 4. 2023 Let Justice and Peace Flow.The season started on 1 September with a the Day of Prayer for Creation, and ends 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian...

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Season of Creation 2022 Week 4

Welcome to the Season of Creation 2022: Week 4 - Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation Commission newsletter. Click here. Greetings to our Carmelite family and friends, Once again in week 4 of the Season of Creation we are invited to listen to the voice of Creation,...

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Season of Creation 2022 Week 3

Welcome to the Season of Creation 2022: Week 3 - Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation Commission newsletter. Click here. Greetings to our family and friends in Carmel, During the Season of Creation, Christians worldwide are listening to the voice of creation. We...

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Season of Creation 2022 Week 2

Welcome to the Season of Creation 2022: Week 2 - Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation Commission newsletter. Click here. Good afternoon friends and members of the Carmelite Family, During the Season of Creation, our common prayer and action can help us listen for the...

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Season of Creation 2022 Week 1

Welcome to the Season of Creation 2022: Week 1 - Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation Commission newsletter. Click here. Good afternoon friends and members of the Carmelite Family For us in the southern hemisphere, we welcome September this week after our cold winter...

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JPIC July 2022 newsletter

Welcome to the July 2022 edition of Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation Commission newsletter. Click here. Greetings to Carmelite family and friends, Sunday 3rd July will see many prominent members of our Catholic Church come together for the continuation of the...

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In 2016, my husband and I ventured forth on the Carmelite Way Pilgrimage ... What a great experience both spiritually and physically.

Lyal Warren