In this talk, Br. Roberto will reconstruct the Mariological thought of St. John of the Cross by gathering Marian expressions from his different writings. The main purpose is to see how Mary is the exemplar of the perfect union with God that John of the Cross...
What can the Carmelite Order contribute, from its heritage and according to its charism, to Pope Francis’s call for an “integral ecology”? In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis defined an integral ecology as including more than just environmental elements, such as the land and...
From where does one draw the courage to minister amidst the misery of Dachau? This conversation will explore the Carmelite charism of contemplation, community, and service through the writings and witness of St Titus Brandsma, who taught that “God dwells within us…...
Thank you for participating in the recent invitation to share your voice. Given the change in leadership of The Carmelite Centre Melbourne (TCCM) earlier this year, it was seen as important to gain some clarity and insight into the desire and perspectives of the...
The topic for this Conversation is The Mother of Jesus and the Beloved Disciple and their Roles in the Spiritual Drama of the Fourth Gospel. It will be facilitated by Hugh Brown OCarm. Mary and the Beloved Disciple appear at pivotal moments in the narrative of the...
https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/20250513-64609 pm.mp3 Our theme for this month – Wisdom, from Joan Chittister ‘s book, In a High Season, and the Wisdom Psalm 1 as expressed in the Carmelite rule: to develop a contemplative dimension to...
