Lectio Divina December 1 2023

Scripture 1 Sunday Advent  Mark 13:33-37 If he comes unexpectedly, he must not find you asleep Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be on your guard, stay awake, because you never know when the time will come. It is like a man travelling abroad: he has gone from home, and...

Lectio Divina November 17 2023

Scripture Reading Matthew 25:14 – 30 Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man on his way abroad who summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them.  To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third...

Meditation 19 October 2023

https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Meditation-MP3-19-Oct-23.mp3 Meditation for Thursday 19th October 2023  In my experience the seduction of embarking on the path of meditation is that some people can be fooled into believing that wanting...

Meditation 12 October 2023

https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Meditation-12-Oct-23-MP3.mp3 Meditation for Thursday 12th October 2023 Some years ago at a lecture by a Buddhist monk I recall he said that if we meditated regularly we would achieve nirvana, i.e....

Lectio Divina October 13 2023

Scripture Reading Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people.  “The Kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a feast for his sons’ wedding.  He sent his servants to call those who had been invited but they would...

Meditation August 17 2023

https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-content/uploads/Meditation-MP3-17-Aug-23.mp3 Meditation for Thursday 17th August 2023 Stillness is a powerful antidote to stress. Stress comes in different forms but usually manifests itself in stress-related physical or...