BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Australia/Melbourne X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1566@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220715T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220715T130000 DTSTAMP:20220628T072240Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/connecting-to-natur e-meditation-walk-botanical-gardens-with-kathryn-pile-15-july-12-noon/ SUMMARY:Connecting to Nature Meditation Walk Botanical Gardens with Kathryn Pile 15 July 12 noon LIMITED NUMBERS! DESCRIPTION:LIMITED NUMBERS. ESSENTIAL TO BOOK to via Kathryn. Book ASAP!\n \nMeditation walk with Kathryn Pile in Botanical Gardens. Friday 15 July 1 2 noon - approx 1pm\n\n Friday 15 July\, at 12 noon\n Meet at the Tecoma Pavilion at 11:50 am\nThe Tecoma Pavilion is on the Eastern Lawn and can be accessed through either B or C gate on Anderson Street.\n The walk wil l take approximately 1 hour.\n\nA meditative walk is a walk on the quiet s ide\, connecting to Nature\, for relaxation\, calmness and peace\, to feel the benefit during and after the experience\, physically\, mentally and s piritually.\n\nI’ll take us to some of the quiet places in the Gardens\, to become aware of your surroundings…and stopping at times to be still and connect to the near presence of Nature. This will include the three in timate meditations spaces the Gardens has created in Fern Gully. You will need to be able to walk over the lawns\, and at times manage two or three steps along the way. Wear appropriate outdoor shoes\, and dress warmly. Co nsider wearing an outer coat you don’t mind sitting down in if the seati ng is wet.\n\nAfterwards\, those that are free may like to join me at The Terrace Tearooms for a cup of coffee\, or a bite of lunch.\n\nParticipant numbers are limited so please contact Kathryn asap to secure your place an d to obtain more details.\n\nThis is a donation event  - please donate he re\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/gardens.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1577@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221231T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221231T170000 DTSTAMP:20221228T011326Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/advent-2022/ SUMMARY:New Year's Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:We began Advent with the cry\, ‘Come\, Lord Jesus’. Now we end it with the joyful shout\, ‘God is with us!’ Reflecting on the his torical birth of Jesus\, the Church proclaims the truth that God is\, and has always been\, with his people. And if God is with us\, then God is for us. God is on our side. God has no desire to live in houses made of wood\ , stone or gold. God’s deepest desire is to live in human flesh. Just as God did that in the human flesh of Jesus Christ a long time ago\, God con tinues to do so now in us. Like Mary\, we accept God’s invitation\, allo wing Jesus to become flesh in us\, too\; to be seen and experienced in goo d thoughts\, good words and good actions\, in deeds of loving kindness whi ch bring life\, not death\, to God's people.\n\nMay we take the spirit of Christmas with us into the New Year.\n\n\n\nThank you to those who joined us on zoom for weekly reflections on scripture during Advent in preparatio n for Christmas\n\nhttps://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/support/#Le ctio\n\nThe word “advent” means appearing\, arrival\, to come. Advent is the Church’s time of preparation for celebrating God’s gift of his Son. Our liturgy will gather the great Advent themes of hope\, expectation and preparation. During Advent we recall Christ’s coming at Bethlehem a nd we look forward to his second coming at the end of time. Advent is a se ason of joyful expectation.\nThe predominant colour during Advent is purpl e. Unlike Lent\, Advent is not a penitential season. The purple colour rep resents hope\, expectation and healing. It is one of the royal colours. We are preparing to welcome the King\, the “sun of justice” who “will shine out with healing in its rays”.  (Mal 4:2 NRSV\, 3:20 Jerusalem)\n The custom of the Advent Wreath began in Germany in the 16th century. It s ymbolises the many years that the people of Israel waited in darkness for the coming of the expected Saviour. The light of the wreath grows steadily during our Advent prayer.\nAdvent has two parts. The first two Sundays fo cus on preparing for Jesus’ return at the end of time. The second two Su ndays focus on preparing to celebrate the anniversary of Jesus’ birth.\n The Gospels of the Sundays in Advent have four great movements: 1. Stay Aw ake! 2. Prepare! 3. Rejoice! and 4. Receive! Advent is a journey from Mara natha! Come\, Lord Jesus! to Emmanuel. God-is-with-us.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Christmas-Reading-PIC-web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1633@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230127T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260309T033508Z URL: SUMMARY:Monthly Gathering last Friday of the Month 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even th ough the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for y ou to borrow books if needed.\n\nWe can share a cuppa and also you may lik e to bring some nibbles to share.\n\nLook forward to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various memb ers of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let us know you are c oming:)\n\n\n\n \; LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1580@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230404T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230404T140000 DTSTAMP:20230328T060844Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-2023/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle 2023 - 4th April in perso n and lunch DESCRIPTION:This Reading Circle is for those intrigued by the contemporary scientific story of the origins of the universe and the evolution of life\ , and for those who want to articulate a spirituality that embraces this a wareness and informs their living.\n\nThis Reading Circle seeks encounters with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natural environments\, challenges brought about thr ough climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this thr ough reading\, self-reflection\, personal prayer and group discussion util izing diverse texts written by scientists\, theologians\, people of faith and people of goodwill.\n\nWe meet six times a year for one hour usually v ia zoom. However\, the first meeting is Tuesday 4th April 2023 in person. We will meet at 11.00am in the Carmelite Library with Philip Harvey the Li brarian and have an opportunity to review the Eco Spirituality Book Collec tion. The Library is located at 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park. This will be followed by a lunch in Armstrong Street\, Middle Park.\n\nOther me etings for 2023 will be via zoom from 5.00 - 6.00 pm.\n\n9 May 2023\n13 Ju ne 2023\n8 August 2023\n26 September 2023\n14 November 2023\n\nIf you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contac t and join us in 2023.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group please contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Barba ra or Michael\n\nThe suggested donation for each Eco-Spirituality Circle i s $10 which helps offset costs involved in providing the sessions. Through this support you help us continue our work in 2022. We have limited finan cial support from the Carmelite Fathers Australia &\; Timor Leste. Dona tions are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. Than k you.\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Eco-book-display-2023.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1648@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230405T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230405T113000 DTSTAMP:20230404T095349Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-preparing-for-the-triduum-in-a-carmelite-way-with-daryl-more sco-ocarm5-april-10-30am-to-12-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Preparing for the Easter Triduu m in a Carmelite Way\, with Daryl Moresco OCarm\, 5 April 10.30am to 11.30 am DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday of Holy Week Daryl Moresco OCarm will lead us in exploring what exactly is the meaning of the triduum and how it relates t o Easter and our own lives. Note: THIS SESSION WILL BE ONE HOUR\n\nThe Eas ter Triduum is considered the most solemn event of the liturgical year. “Though chronologically three days\, they are liturgically one day unfol ding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery (USCCB) .”  It is t he culmination of our journey through Lent which then lead us into Holy We ek and the Easter Triduum. Preparing to celebrate this sacred event as ful ly as possible from a Carmelite perspective means entering into these thre e days as fully as possible as the mystery of Christ’s saving action unf olds for us. Each liturgical celebration of the Sacred Triduum is rich in symbolism and ritual calling us to participate more fully and profoundly i n this one liturgical event.. The zoom link is.\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom .us/j/84393590639?pwd=d3FvTzFBaXdONVp6SW9XcXRBWTJaZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 843 9359 0639\nPasscode: 038757\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Br Daryl Moresco\, OCarm is the Managing Director of the Center for Carmelite Studies in Was hington\, DC. Prior to this\, Br Daryl served as Novice Director for the P rovince of the Most Pure Heart of Mary from 2017- 2020 and Director of Pre -Novitiate Formation from 2007-2017. In 2003\, he graduated from the Washi ngton Theological Union with a Certificate in Carmelite Studies and an M.A . in Pastoral Studies. Br Daryl was born in Melbourne Australia and went t o the U.S. to study Carmelite Spirituality in 2001. Daryl remains there as a U.S. citizen and member of the Carmelite Province of the Pure Heart of Mary.\n\nThe suggested donation to say ‘thank you’ for this session is $10 per person per session. Please donate here and thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\nThe Carmelite Conversations will continue in 2023 on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30 am to 12.00pm. All are wel come to join for a particular session or regularly. More details will be g iven about each of these session closer to the event.\n\n The program so far is below.\n\n1st March - Philip Harvey on Blessed Baptist Spagnoli of Mantua OCarm\n5th April - Daryl Moresco OCarm on Preparing for the Easter Triduum in a Carmelite Way\n3rd May - Will Day on Thich Nhat Hanh and Chri stian/Carmelite Spirituality\n7th June\n5th July - Paul Cahill OCarm on A feast of Carmelite Feasts in July\n\n2nd August - Chris Morris on The Brea th in Prayer and Meditation\n\n6th September - Denis Andrew OCarm on The i nterface between faith\, science\, religion and spirituality.\n\n4th Octob er - Paul Sireh OCarm on Silence as Language of Prayer.\n\n1st November\n6 th December - Paul Maunder OCD on The Science of the Cross: Insights of Ed ith Stein into John of the Cross\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1659@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230503T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230503T120000 DTSTAMP:20230429T033205Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-thich-nhat-hanh-and-christian-carmelite-spirituality-with-wi ll-day-wednesday-3-may-10-30am-to-12-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and Christian/Carmelite Spirituality\, with Will Day\, Wednesday 3 May\, 10.30 am to 12.00pm DESCRIPTION:Thich Nhat Hanh is a global spiritual teacher\, poet and peace activist. In his quiet way\, he became one of the important figures of our time. His work for peace\, within and without\, continues to touch many l ives. This Zen master's difficult path to loving Jesus Christ was paved am idst the creativity and violence of the 1960's and 70's thanks in part to heartfelt friendship with Thomas Merton\, Daniel Berrigan and Martin Luthe r King.\n\nBeginning with one of Thich Nhat Hanh's contemplative practices \, we will then reflect on his life\, his Christianity and the beautiful c oncept\, practice and lived experience of interbeing.\n\nThe zoom link is. \n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84393590639?pwd=d3FvTzFBaXdONVp6SW9XcXRBWT JaZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 843 9359 0639\nPasscode: 038757\n\nAbout the facilit ator: Will Day is a Camaldolese oblate and erstwhile creative arts therapi st with a longstanding love of the contemplative traditions of our world.\ n\n \nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a coffee and cake?\nThe sugges ted donation to say ‘thank you’ for this session is $10 per person per session. That’s less than the cost of a coffee and cake. Kindly make yo ur contribution to the cost of providing these events here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\nThe Carmelite Conversations will continue in 2023 on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30 am to 12.00pm. All are welcome to join for a particular session or regularly. More details w ill be given about each of these session closer to the event.\n\n \;\n \nThe 2023 program so far is below.\n\n7th June - tba\n\n5th July - Paul C ahill OCarm on A feast of Carmelite Feasts in July\n\n2nd August - Chris M orris on The Breath in Prayer and Meditation\n\n6th September - Denis Andr ew OCarm on The interface between faith\, science\, religion and spiritual ity.\n\n4th October - Paul Sireh OCarm on Silence as Language of Prayer.\n \n1st November - Cecily Clark on Dancing in the Rain with Saint Therese of Lisieux\n6th December - Paul Maunder OCD on The Science of the Cross: Ins ights of Edith Stein into John of the Cross\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1661@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230705T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230705T120000 DTSTAMP:20230703T014149Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-a-feast-of-carmelite-feasts-with-paul-cahill-wednesday-5-jul y-10-30am-to-12-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, A Feast of Carmelite Feasts\, w ith Paul Cahill\, Wednesday 5 July\, 10.30am to 12.00pm DESCRIPTION:A Feast of Carmelite Saints with Paul Cahill\nJoin us on zoom f or a reflection on the several celebrations of Carmelite Saints in July - Our Lady of Mount Carmel\, the prophet Elijah and others - see summary bel ow.\n\n Zoom Link: Carmelite Conversations Jul 5\, 2023 10:30 AM Canberra \, Melbourne\, Sydney\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84393590639?pwd=d3FvTzFBa XdONVp6SW9XcXRBWTJaZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 843 9359 0639\nPasscode: 038757\nFi nd your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kG1Nuag8\n\nAlong with the month of November\, the month of July acknowledges more Carmelite Saints in liturgical observances than any other month of the year.  The two prin cipal feasts for the Order\, that of its two major Patrons\, Our Lady of M ount Carmel and the Prophet Elijah occur in July.  In this Carmelite Conv ersation\, we will consider the lives and relevance of five of the nine Ca rmelite Feasts in July\, seeking to understand how they can be sources of inspiration\, encouragement and intercession for us today.\n\n16th - Our L ady of Mount Carmel \n17th - Blessed Teresa of St Augustine\n20th - Elija h\n24th - Blessed John Soreth\n27th - Saint Titus Brandsma\n\n Zoom Link: Carmelite Conversations Jul 5\, 2023 10:30 AM Canberra\, Melbourne\, Sydn ey\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84393590639?pwd=d3FvTzFBaXdONVp6SW9XcXRBWTJa Zz09\n\nMeeting ID: 843 9359 0639\nPasscode: 038757\nFind your local numbe r: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kG1Nuag8\n\nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a coffee and cake?\n\nThe suggested donation to say ‘thank you’ fo r this session is $10 per person per session. That’s less than the cost of a coffee and cake. Kindly make your contribution to the cost of providi ng these events here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\nThe C armelite Conversations will continue in 2023 on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30 am to 12.00pm. All are welcome to join for a particular session or regularly. More details will be given about each of these sessi on closer to the event.\n\nThe 2023 program for the remainder of the year\ n\n2nd August - Chris Morris on The Breath in Prayer and Meditation\n\n6th September - Denis Andrew OCarm on The interface between faith\, science\, religion and spirituality.\n\n4th October - Paul Sireh OCarm on Silence a s Language of Prayer.\n\n1st November - Cecily Clark on Dancing in the Rai n with Saint Therese of Lisieux\n6th December - Paul Maunder OCD on The Sc ience of the Cross: Insights of Edith Stein into John of the Cross\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017-Pilgrimage-Carmelite-crest-square.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1684@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230906T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230906T120000 DTSTAMP:20230906T002737Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-with-denis-andrew-ocarm-on-the-interface-between-faith-scien ce-religion-and-spirituality-wednesday-6-september-10-30am-to-12-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, with Denis Andrew OCarm on The interface between faith\, science\, religion and spirituality\, Wednesday 6 September\, 10.30am to 12.00pm DESCRIPTION:Carmelite Conversation with Denis Andrew OCarm on The interface between faith\, science\, religion and spirituality.\n\n\nScience and rel igion. Sometimes they seem to be at loggerheads\, in conflict. Sometimes they are presented as two opposing world views. But science and religion c omplement each other. They each engage our world from different perspectiv es. We will look at how aspects of scientific knowledge might enrich our s pirituality and the wonders of our God. We will look at where our Carmelit e life and spirituality might fit into all this.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhtt ps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84393590639?pwd=d3FvTzFBaXdONVp6SW9XcXRBWTJaZz09\n\ nMeeting ID: 843 9359 0639\nPasscode: 038757\nAbout the presenter: Grew up in Melbourne. Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and worked for 2 years i n Biochemistry Lab at Melbourne University Veterinary Science school. Join ed the Carmelites in 1972 and have been mainly involved in parish ministry in Melbourne\, Sydney and Brisbane.\nOther interests include sport (athle tics - distance running with Box Hill Athletics club) and Walks both in Au stralia and overseas.\n \;\n\n \;\nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you sho ut us a coffee and cake?\nThe suggested donation to say ‘thank you’ fo r this session is $10 per person per session. That’s less than the cost of a coffee and cake. Kindly make your contribution to the cost of providi ng these events here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\nThe C armelite Conversations are on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30 am to 12.00pm via zoom. All are welcome to join for a particular session o r regularly. More details will be given about each of these session closer to the event.\n\n \;\n\nThe 2023 program for the remainder of the yea r\n\n4th October - Paul Sireh OCarm on Silence as Language of Prayer\n\n1s t November -  Gabrielle Fogarty TOC on Who are the Lay Carmelites?\n6th D ecember - Paul Maunder OCD on The Science of the Cross: Insights of Edith Stein into John of the Cross\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1685@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T120000 DTSTAMP:20231003T230605Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-with-paul-sireh-ocarm-on-silence-as-language-of-prayer-wedne sday-4-october-10-30am-to-12-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, with Paul Sireh OCarm on Silenc e as Language of Prayer\, Wednesday 4 October\, 10.30am to 12.00pm DESCRIPTION:Carmelite Conversation with Paul Sireh OCarm on Silence as Lang uage of Prayer.\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84393590639?pwd=d3FvTzFBaXd ONVp6SW9XcXRBWTJaZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 843 9359 0639\nPasscode: 038757\n\n\n In this session we will reflect on Silence as Prayer being an invitation t o seek God by fine-tuning our minds\, our hearts\, our senses to be aware of God’s presence\, to listen to God’s whisper in every moment and in every situation.\nSilence goes with Solitude\, another main discipline of abstinence\, but it can also be practiced in relationship with others by\; \n1. Listening to People: 2. Community Silence: 3.Contemplative Prayer Fol lowing the theme of silence by Paul's favourite guru\, the late Fr Thomas Keating.\nThomas Keating\, O.C.S.O. was an American Catholic monk and prie st of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. Keating was known as one of the principal developers of Centering Prayer\, a contemporary m ethod of contemplative prayer that emerged from St. Joseph's Abbey in Spen cer\, Massachusetts.\n“The Secret Embrace is that silence is not absenc e\, but presence. It is a “something\,” not a nothing. It has substant iality\, heft\, force. You can lean into it\, and it leans back. It meets you\; it holds you up.”\nAbout the present: I come from the beautiful Ma nus Island\, north of Papua New Guinea.   I left home when I was 18 year s old. I am the eighth born of nine siblings. Now a citizen to Australia. This year I celebrate my 18th year as an ordained priest and 23 years as a Carmelite friar. This year\, too\, will be my sixth year as a full-time c ollege chaplain at Whitefriars College. A great privileged ministering to the college which gave me joy and learning to experience a new ministry\, coming into a big community of students and teachers who shared the same C atholic and Carmelite ethos and living the Carmelite charism. I enjoyed ve ry much being involved in the various liturgies and college events and pre sentations. It is a peaceful environment. Now as the full-time chaplain wi th the Religious Education team\, I feel I am putting my gift of the litur gy which I am very good at\, into practice and gaining new experiences.\n\ n\n\nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a coffee and cake?\nThe suggeste d donation to say ‘thank you’ for this session is $10 per person per s ession. That’s less than the cost of a coffee and cake. Kindly make your contribution to the cost of providing these events here. Thank you for he lping us continue our work.\n\nThe Carmelite Conversations will continue i n 2023 on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30 am to 12.00pm. All a re welcome to join for a particular session or regularly. More details wil l be given about each of these session closer to the event.\n\nThe 2023 pr ogram for the remainder of the year\n\n1st November - Gabrielle Fogarty TO C on Who are the Lay Carmelites?\n6th December - Paul Maunder OCD on The S cience of the Cross: Insights of Edith Stein into John of the Cross\n\n\n\ n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2023-10-CC-silence-icon.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1686@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231101T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231101T120000 DTSTAMP:20231031T093220Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-lay-carmelites/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Who are the Lay Carmelites? wit h Gabrielle Fogarty\, Wednesday 1 November\, 10.30am to 12.00pm DESCRIPTION:Who are the Lay Carmelites? This session will be presented by G abrielle Fogarty and other Lay Carmelites.\n\nPlease note the time zone is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)  The event is being hosted from Melbourne at 10:30 am during Daylight Savings time so please check your lo cal time.\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84393590639?pwd=d3FvTzFBaXdONVp6SW9 XcXRBWTJaZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 843 9359 0639\nPasscode: 038757\n\nOur histor y and tradition teaches us that the disciples responded to a call to follo w Jesus on a spiritual path towards God. It was this continuing search to fulfil a deep desire that brought the pilgrims to the Holy Land 800 years ago where the Carmelite Order was founded\, inspired by Mary\, the mother of Jesus\, and the prophet Elijah.\n\nThe search continues today by countl ess lay people. They are drawn to the Carmelite charism through many and v aried openings where they begin a journey to discern God’s call towards becoming a Third Order (Lay) member of the Carmelite Family.\n\nGabrielle Fogarty\, Moderator of the Lay Carmelites in Australia and New Zealand and several Lay Carmelites will briefly share the process with you and witnes s to their own calling into the Carmelite Order.\nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a coffee and cake?\nThe suggested donation to say ‘thank yo u’ for this session is $10 per person per session. That’s less than th e cost of a coffee and cake. Kindly make your contribution to the cost of providing these events here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n \nThe Carmelite Conversations will continue in 2023 on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30 am to 12.00pm. All are welcome to join for a part icular session or regularly. More details will be given about each of thes e session closer to the event.\n\nLast event for 2023\n\n6th December - Pa ul Maunder OCD on "Singers of the Night" - The Science of the Cross: Insig hts of Edith Stein into John of the Cross\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017-Pilgrimage-Carmelite-crest-square.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1687@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231206T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231206T120000 DTSTAMP:20231215T000142Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-bernadette-micallef-john-of-the-cross-6-december-2023/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, A Lover's Quest: Relationship i n John of the Cross with Bernadette Micallef\, Wednesday 6 December\, 10.3 0am to 12.00pm DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THE PRESENTER CHANGE: Unfortunately\, due to unfore seen circumstances\, Fr Paul Maunder OCD is not available for Wednesday’ s session as planned. However\, Fr Paul’s notes will be made available t o all who had booked.\n\nBernadette Micallef will present on A Lover’s Q uest: Relationship in John of the Cross in honour of the upcoming feast da y of St John of the Cross. The session will explore John’s poem and his commentary “Dark Night” and seek to reveal an understanding of relatio nships\, both human and divine\, which ever invite us into a new depth of love.\n\nAll welcome to join. Please book below.\n\nPlease note the time z one is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)  The event is being hosted from Melbourne at 10:30 am during Daylight Savings time so please check y our local time.\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84393590639?pwd=d3FvTzFBaXdON Vp6SW9XcXRBWTJaZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 843 9359 0639\nPasscode: 038757\n\n \n \nIn her book The Science of the Cross\, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Ed ith Stein) gives interesting insights into the spiritual theology of John of the Cross. In this session Fr Paul will explore some of her insights an d their relevance for our own spiritual lives today.\n\n"The great Spanish mystic\, John of the Cross\, was formerly little known in Germany and Ger man-speaking countries\, and Sr Teresa Benedicta\, the Carmelite whom we a lso remember as Edith Stein the philosopher\, wished to make her sisters b etter acquainted with him and his mystical writings. An excellent opportun ity arose on the occasion of the celebration of the fourth centenary of St John of the Cross's birth in 1542. Edith was asked to write a kind of Fes tschrift for the "father" of Carmel\, and so Science of the Cross came int o existence." (from the translator's note in the ICS edition\, 2002.)\n\n& nbsp\;\n\nAbout the facilitator: Fr Paul Maunder is a friar of the Carmeli te Reform of St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross (Discalced Carmel ites). He is an experienced spiritual director whose special study is the interior life as taught by St Teresa. His positions have included communit y prior\, novice master\, student master\, and parish priest. Formerly a M edical Technologist working in Sydney University and various hospitals and private pathology laboratories\, he now holds a Master of Theology Degree \, Sydney College of Divinity.\n\nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a c offee and cake?\nThe suggested donation to say ‘thank you’ for this se ssion is $10 per person per session. That’s less than the cost of a coff ee and cake. Kindly make your contribution to the cost of providing these events here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\nThe Carmelite Conversations will continue in 2024. Keep an eye on the website for more i nformation.\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2019-06-CC-square.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1691@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231209T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231209T130000 DTSTAMP:20231206T035833Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/christmas-park-gath ering-saturday-9-december-2023-11-30am-1-00pm/ SUMMARY:CHANGE OF VENUE: Christmas Gathering Saturday 9 December 2023 11.30 am - 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:Due to the forecast rain for Saturday the venue in now the Carm elite Library\, 216 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.\nJoin us on Saturday morning 9 December between 11.30am - 1.00 pm 2023\n\nA casual hello and ca tch up to celebrate the end of the year and join in the festive spirit of Christmas. BYO something to share. ALL WELCOME!\n\nLooking forward to seei ng you if you can make it:)\n\nLET US KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING - EMAIL\n\n&n bsp\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/entrance-031.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1694@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231219T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231219T110000 DTSTAMP:20231213T044225Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-advent-co ntemplative-walk-3-tuesdays-middle-park-9-30am-51219-december-2023-3/ SUMMARY:In Person: Advent Contemplative Walk three Tuesdays Middle Park 9.3 0am 5\,12\,19 December 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join Denis Andrew OCarm and others for a quiet walk beginning a t OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson St Middle Park 9.30am on three Tuesdays during Advent\n\n 5 December 9.30am\n 12 December 9.30am \, and\n 19 December 9.30am\n\nWe will begin with a reflection on the the me of the Advent week and then begin a short walk around 30 minutes in sil ence then return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation. We will meet at the end at the Carmelite Centre\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park alongside the Church.\n\nAdvent is a time of anticipatory waiting\, a time of hope\, love\, joy and peace.\n\nJoin us for these gentle walks ov er the three Tuesdays\, 5\, 12 and 19 December for reflection this Advent\ n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or for any questions\n\n CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1698@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240207T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240207T120000 DTSTAMP:20240304T231310Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-2024-matthew-mcphee/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Matthew McPhee OCarm\, Living t he Carmelite charism: a personal journey\, Wednesday 7 February 2024\, 10. 30 - 12 noon DESCRIPTION:Carmelite Conversations will continue in 2024 via zoom on the f irst Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - 12:00. (Currently AEDT)\n\n The p rogram begins in February with Matthew McPhee OCarm sharing his journey in the Carmelite Way and his experience of living the charism.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87113263503?pwd=SXNWeUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2 kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 1326 3503 \nPasscode: 940336\n\n The call i nto the Carmelite Way\n Discerning a vocation to what is our purpose in l ife\n The struggles and joys going hand in hand along the way\n The stag e of contentment in one’s calling\n Retaining the original passion for God’s call into older years\n\nFr Matthew is a Carmelite with a vary ric h and varied life and recently celebrated his Golden Jubilation of Ordinat ion and 70 years of religious life with the Carmelite community. Fr Matthe w has ministered in a variety of pastoral settings and roles including Par ish Priest\, Teacher\, Retreat and Spiritual Director in Australia and ove rseas (Ireland\, America). Fr Matthew is also know for his gift of singing which has brought joy to many people and he continues to perform at aged- care facilities in Melbourne.\n\nToday we have an opportunity to hear from Fr Matthew about his journey into Carmel – the joys and the challenges of his ministry and the passion and joy that he continues to exhube in abu ndance.\nAll are welcome to join. Please book below and make your contribu tion to the cost of providing these events through the link provided.\nThe time zone is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) The event is being h osted from Melbourne at 10:30 am so please check your local time.\n\nDates and presenters for first Wednesdays in 2024\n\n7 February - Matthew McPhe e OCarm - living the Carmelite charism - a personal journey.\n6 March - De nis Andrew OCarm - Carmelite Spirituality in a Secular World and insights from Ruth Burrows (Sr Rachel ocd)\n3 April - replaced by an Easter Contemp lative Walk Saturday 6 April\n1 May - Dr Christopher Morris - Prayer\, med itation\, trauma and transformation through the lens of John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila.\n5 June - Paul Cahill OCarm - Creating a Synodal Pari sh\n3 July - Dr Michelle Jones - St Therese of Lisieux: Radiant Light for Theology\n7 August - Matthew Tonini OCarm - Discernment on the Carmelite W ay\n4 September -  Paul Sireh OCarm - Melanesian Indigenous Spirituality\ n2 October - Daryl Moresco (tbc)\n6 November - Emily Rudov - Exploring the Carmelite spirituality of and entering the silence with Saint Elizabeth o f the Trinity\n4 December - to be advised\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Matthew-McPhee-2024.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1710@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240220T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240220T030000 DTSTAMP:20240219T020409Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-lu kes-gospel-monthly-study-group-begins-tuesday-20-february-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading Luke's Gospel\, monthly study group begins Tuesda y 20 February\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:Reading Luke’s Gospel:  A study group will be established in 2024 to read and discuss Luke’s gospel\, via zoom.  The group will mee t monthly from 20 February until 15 October. Being part of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of Luke before ea ch monthly meeting.\nFr Brendan Byrne will participate in the February mee ting to respond to general questions on how to read the gospels and in par ticular Luke’s gospel.\n\nReading Luke’s Gospel scheduled Zoom meeting s 2024\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/9661148511?pwd=czg5emRhdjZGKzdJR2VMb0FxS XNRZz09&\;omn=85719369117\nMeeting ID: 966 114 8511\nPasscode: 5zJ3YM\n \nWhen: Monthly – third Tuesday 1.30 – 3.00 pm. A detailed timetable w ill be forwarded to those who show interest in joining us.\n\nPurpose: To further our own spiritual growth by improving our understanding of Luke’ s gospel.\n\nOur approach : This will be a study group of equals in that i t will not be led by an “expert”.  All participants will be expected to read the relevant section before each meeting and may undertake their o wn research and be prepared to share that research with others.  The Carm elite Library in Middle Park has a number of resources and commentaries to help.\n\nAs the intention is to further individual’s spiritual developm ent\, the text will not be critiqued as in an academic exercise.  However \, reading commentaries from learned scholars such as Brendan Byrne\, woul d be helpful.\n\nBrendan Byrne’s commentary on Luke - The hospitality of God: a reading of Luke’s gospel. rev edition\, St Pauls\, 2015\, will b e the basis of our discussion and the timetable has been adapted from Byrn e’s structure of the gospel.  It is recommended that people obtain a co py of this commentary\, if possible.  It is still in print.  Notes based on Byrne’s commentary will be forwarded to all participants via email p rior to each meeting\, as an aid\, but not in place of our own reading and reflection.\n\nJan Carter and Clare McArdle will moderate the sessions (b ut others are encouraged to take turns if they wish).  The role of the mo derator will be to keep us to the time limits and to keep the discussion m oving along\, but not as ‘experts’ with all the answers.   However\, Fr David Hofman OCarm. will attend as\, and when\, he can.  There will b e others in the group who may have an understanding of Luke which they can share.\n\nRegister your interest: If you wish to participate and can comm it the time\, please contact Clare McArdle claremca@bigpond.com  by Wedne sday 14 February 2024. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Lukes-Gospel.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1715@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240220T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240220T180000 DTSTAMP:20240130T231141Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/eco-spirituality-re ading-circle-2024/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 20 February 202 4\, 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:In 2024 we plan to meet every second month on the third Tuesday of the month this year starting in February. Our dates are as follows: Fe bruary 20\, April 16\, June 18\, August 20\, October 15 and November 19.\n \nAt this stage we have not selected a new book for 2024 but we plan to un dertake some interim reading for the February meeting and then begin a new book in time for the April meeting. We will continue to meet via Zoom fro m 5.00pm to 6.00pm.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group pl ease contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael\n\nThis Reading Circle is for those intrigued by the contempora ry scientific story of the origins of the universe and the evolution of li fe\, and for those who want to articulate a spirituality that embraces thi s awareness and informs their living.\n\nThis Reading Circle seeks encount ers with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natural environments\, challenges brought about through climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-reflection\, personal prayer and group discussion u tilizing diverse texts written by scientists\, theologians\, people of fai th and people of goodwill.\n\nIf you have an interest in a similar spiritu ality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2023.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group please contact the Eco-Spiritual ity Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael\nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a coffee and cake?\nThe suggested donation to say ‘th ank you’ for each Eco-Spirituality Circle is $10 per person per session. That’s less than the cost of a coffee and cake. Kindly make your contri bution to the cost of providing our program here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-EcoSpirituality-fractals.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1700@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240222T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240222T200000 DTSTAMP:20240208T021511Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-introduct ion-to-meditation-with-peter-thomas-4-week-program-beginning-thursday-22-f ebruary-2024-at-6-30pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Introduction to Meditation with Peter Thomas\, 4 week pr ogram beginning Thursday 22 February 2024 at 6.30pm DESCRIPTION:A 4-week program in Middle Park to learn skills that will enric h your life. Meditation is a journey that can be easily accommodated by al l lifestyles but will require a level of commitment and perseverance. The program is designed for people seeking a new\, calmer way of living and su itable for beginners and experienced meditators. Over four weeks all parti cipants must be willing to seriously embracing meditation as a daily routi ne. Limited places are available.\n\nDates: Beginning Thursday 22 February  continuing each Thursday evening until 14th March\nThursday 22\, 29 Febr uary\; 7\, 14th  March 2024.\nTime: 6.30pm (sharp) – 8pm.\nPlace: Carme lite Hall (Malone Room)\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.\nCost: $50\ nBookings:  info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nYou can pay in two wa ys:\n\n\n TRYBOOKING Donations can be made here.\n DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT: \n\nCatholic Development Fund (National Australia Bank)\nBSB No: 083 347\n Account No: 542352991\nAccount Name: The Carmelite Centre\nPlease make sur e your name is the reference so we can easily identify you on the statemen t eg smithmeditationinto\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2018-0-intro-to-mediation-image.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1716@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240305T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240305T143000 DTSTAMP:20240226T042212Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-5-march-2024-12-45pm-in-the-l ibrary/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 5 March 2024\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room.  (214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park) The session runs for approx 50 minutes and is followed by an invitation to share time together socially. The Malone Room is through th e first door on the left when entering from Richardson Street.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nDates for the first half of 20 24\n\n 6 February\n 5 March\n 2 April\n 7 May\n 4 June\n\nCentering P rayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the h eart centre\, using themes from spiritual writing and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It ’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts as th ey arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence. deepening a relatio nship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all wi th an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their d aily life\, whether or not from a Christian background.\n\nWatch an Introd uction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a lo ng history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a ri ch ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, an d is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunitie s. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Catho lic Theological College – University of Divinity.\n\n \;\n\nWe ask a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our pr ogram. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this l ink. https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/carmcentremelbourne\n\n \;\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1701@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240306T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240306T120000 DTSTAMP:20240312T005736Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-march-2024-denis-andrews/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Denis Andrew OCarm\, Carmelite Spirituality in a Secular World and insights from Ruth Burrows\, Wednesday 6 March 2024\, 10.30 - 12 noon DESCRIPTION:Carmelite Conversations via zoom on the first Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - 12:00. (Currently AEDT)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://u s02web.zoom.us/j/87113263503?pwd=SXNWeUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeeti ng ID: 871 1326 3503\nPasscode: 940336\n\n The March conversation is with Denis Andrew OCarm. We will consider modern Western society which has been described as being increasingly secular. In this session we will look at how we live our Carmelite life in this milieu. We take the opportunity to delve into the writings of contemporary Carmelite Ruth Burrows [Sr Rachel Gregory OCD]\, who died last year at the age of 100. A tribute to her publ ished in THE TABLET suggested she "can justifiably be considered a Teresa of Avila of our era." (18 November 2023)\n\nAbout the facilitator: Denis A ndrew OCarm grew up in Melbourne. Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and w orked for two years in Biochemistry Lab at Melbourne University Veterinary Science school. Joined the Carmelites in 1972 and have been mainly involv ed in parish ministry in Melbourne\, Sydney and Brisbane. He has always be en interested in the interface between science\, spirituality and society. Other interests include sport (athletics - distance running with Box Hill Athletics club) and Walks both in Australia and overseas.\n\n \;\nAll are welcome to join. Please book below and make your contribution to the cost of providing these events through the link provided.\nThe time zone i s Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)  The event is being hosted from Melbourne at 10:30 am so please check your local time.\n\nDates and prese nters for first Wednesdays in 2024\n\n1 May - Dr Christopher Morris - pray er\, meditation\, trauma and transformation through the lens of John and T eresa.\n5 June - Paul Cahill OCarm - Creating a Synodal Parish\n3 July - D r Michelle Jones - St Therese of Lisieux: Radiant Light for Theology\n7 Au gust - Matthew Tonini OCarm - Discernment on the Carmelite Way\n4 Septembe r -  Paul Sireh OCarm - Melanesian Indigenous Spirituality\n2 October - D aryl Moresco - St Titus Brandsma on the "Mystery of God's Nearness"\n6 Nov ember - Emily Rudov - Exploring the Carmelite spirituality of and entering the silence with Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity\n4 December - to be advis ed\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Ruth-Burrows.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1724@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240313T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240313T180000 DTSTAMP:20240228T210827Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-way-of-the -cross-for-world-peace-wednesday-13-march-5pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Way of the Cross for World Peace\, Wednesday 13 March\, 5 pm DESCRIPTION:The Lay Carmelites are inviting you to join them via zoom to pr ay the Way of the Cross.\n\nThe focus of this prayer is the common intenti on of WORLD PEACE.  We invite you to include your individual intentions d uring the silent pause after each Station. Meditation on the Way of the Cr oss is one way of praying as part of our spiritual life and relationship w ith Jesus.\n\nThis format has been provided by the Coorparoo Lay Carmelite s who are also organising this each week in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Paris h in Coorparoo\, Brisbane.  The pictures used in the presentations are th e photos of the coloured windows from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Coorparoo dep icting each of the Stations.\n\nclick to join by zoom\n\nMeeting ID: 584 7 20 3845   Passcode: 080244gf\n\nPlease note this event is at 5pm (AEDT) in Melbourne\, Sydney and Canberra.  2pm in Perth\, 4pm in Queensland\, 7 pm in New Zealand. (You can join the meeting fifteen minutes before the st art time.)\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Way-of-the-Cross.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1712@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240322T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240322T130000 DTSTAMP:20240315T025819Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-22-march-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 22 March\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Please note: The March gathering is cancelled due to the Grand Prix and restricted access to the street of Middle Park. [It was planned f or March 22\, a week earlier than usual\, as Good Friday falls on the last Friday of that month.]\n\nHope to see many of your on Friday 26th April.\ n\nJoin us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month between 11.3 0am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person and share a cuppa and conve rsation. You may like to bring some nibbles to share.\n\nLook forward to s eeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be ho sted by various members of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to l et us know you are coming:)\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cuppa-and-chat-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1723@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240328T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240331T200000 DTSTAMP:20240325T054052Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/easter-timetable-po rt-melbourne-middle-park-parish/ SUMMARY:in person: Easter Triduum - Port Melbourne/Middle Park Parish - All Welcome to participate DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to participate in the Easter Triduum which begi ns on Holy Thursday and concludes on Easter Sunday.\n\nSt Joseph's Church\ , Cnr Rouse and Stoke Streets\, Port Melbourne\nOur Lady of Mt Carmel Chur ch\, Cnr Richardson &\; Wright Streets\, Middle Park\n\nParish Office ( Tuesday and Wednesday 9 - 4\, Friday 9 - 12)\nphone: 9681 9600\nemail: par ish@sj-mc.org.au\nwebsite: https://sj-mc-org.au\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2023-12-Praying-hands.png CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1704@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240402T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240402T110000 DTSTAMP:20240401T065710Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-2-april-2024-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 2 April 2024\, Middle Park\ , 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson St Middle Park 9.30am on the first Tu esdays of the month in 2024. We will meet in front of the Church.\n\nWe wi ll begin with a reflection and then begin a short walk around 30 minutes i n silence then return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation .\nin the event of inclement weather we will spend quiet time in the libra ry before gathering to share time together\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Advent-walk-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1718@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240402T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240402T143000 DTSTAMP:20240326T061958Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-2-april-2024-1-00pm-in-the-ma lone-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 2 April 2024\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session runs fo r approx 50 minutes and is followed by an invitation to share time togethe r socially.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquir e about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\nDATES FOR 2024\n\n 7 May\n 4 June\n 2 July\n 6 August\n 5 September\n 1 Octob er\n 5 November (Public Holiday - no session)\n 3 December\n\nABOUT CENT ERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writing and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the tota l mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on lett ing go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Prese nce\, deepening relationship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is a n invitation for all with an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Pr ayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practici ng various forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of jug gling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical backgrou nd\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attende e of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Gradu ate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Catholic Theological Colleg e – University of Divinity.\n\n \;\n\nWe ask a donation of $10 per s ession to contribute to the cost of providing our program. Thank you for h elping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. https://www.trybo oking.com/au/donate/carmcentremelbourne\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1702@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240406T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240406T143000 DTSTAMP:20240403T204212Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-wednesday-3-april-2024-10-30-12-noon/ SUMMARY:Carmelite Conversation\, replaced by Easter Contemplative Walk POST PONED DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED TO 11 MAY DUE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT DISRUPTIONS\n\nThis month\, in the post-Easter season\, instead of the usual Carmelite Conver sation by zoom\, we are offering an in-person Easter Contemplative Walk. C lick the link below for more details.\n\nEaster Contemplative Walk Lilydal e – Mt Evelyn | The Carmelite Centre Melbourne\n\nCarmelite Conversation s will continue in the following month via zoom on the first Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - 12:00. (AEST)\n\nDates and presenters for first Wed nesdays in 2024\n\n1 May - Dr Christopher Morris\n5 June - Paul Cahill OCa rm\n3 July - Dr Michelle Jones\n7 August - Matthew Tonini OCarm\n4 Septemb er - Paul Sireh OCarm\n2 October - Daryl Moresco\n6 November - Emily Rudov \n4 December - Patricia Greene\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/CentPrayer-5-April.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1722@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240416T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240416T180000 DTSTAMP:20240318T082602Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-16-april-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 16 April\, 5.00 pm DESCRIPTION:In April we will be reading the first section of the book title d "Rooted and Rising...Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis" edit ed by Leah Schade and Margaret Bullitt-Jonas.\nWe will start with Section 1: Rooting in Interfaith Friendship with the three chapters titled:\n\n\n1 . Living in the Four Worlds: Spiritual Practices in the Midst of Climate D isruption\;\n2. Connecting Faith\, Environmental Justice\, and Sustainabil ity: An Islamic Reflection\; and\n3. Building the Eco-Ethical Ark in the A ge of Climatic Disruption..... followed by some Questions to Ponder and a Spiritual Practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 DATES\nIn 2024 we plan to meet every second month on the third Tuesday of the month this year starting in Febr uary. Our dates are as follows: 20 February\, 16 April\, 18 June\, 20 Augu st\, 15 October and 19 November.\n\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Readi ng Circle is for those intrigued by the contemporary scientific story of t he origins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who w ant to articulate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs their living.\n\nThis Reading Circle seeks encounters with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\ , natural environments\, challenges brought about through climate change a nd the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-r eflection\, personal prayer and group discussion utilizing diverse texts w ritten by scientists\, theologians\, people of faith and people of goodwil l.\n\nIf you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welco me to make contact and join us in 2024.\n\nTo book or ask about the activi ties of the group please contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle direc tly - email Barbara or Michael\nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a cof fee and cake?\nThe suggested donation to say ‘thank you’ for each Eco- Spirituality Circle is $10 per person per session. That’s less than the cost of a coffee and cake. Kindly make your contribution to the cost of pr oviding our program here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\n& nbsp\;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Eco-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1713@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240426T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240426T130000 DTSTAMP:20240129T084554Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-26-april-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 26 April\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even th ough the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for y ou to borrow books if needed.\n\nWe can share a cuppa and also you may lik e to bring some nibbles to share.\n\nLook forward to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various memb ers of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let us know you are c oming:)\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cuppa-and-chat-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1709@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T120000 DTSTAMP:20240429T033405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-perennial-human-questions-suffering-death-may-2024/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Perennial Human Questions - a r eflection on suffering and death\, with Bernadette Micallef\, Wednesday 1 May\, 10.30 - 12 noon DESCRIPTION:This month's Carmelite Conversation will be a reflection on the perennial human questions around suffering and death. We will view a shor t homily given by Discalced Carmelite Bishop Greg Homeming on the Third Su nday of Easter in which he addresses these questions then move into sharin g our responses and our own way of dealing with suffering and death in the light of our own spirituality.\n\nThe conversation will be facilitated by Bernadette Micallef. Those who attend are welcome to share in the discuss ion or to participate by listening without sharing.\nAll are welcome to jo in. Please book below and make your contribution to the cost of providing these events through the link provided.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/87113263503?pwd=SXNWeUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeeting ID : 871 1326 3503\nPasscode: 940336\n\n \;\n\nDates and presenters for f irst Wednesdays in 2024\n\n5 June - Paul Cahill OCarm - Creating a Synodal Parish\n3 July - Dr Michelle Jones - St Therese of Lisieux: Radiant Light for Theology\n7 August - Matthew Tonini OCarm - Discernment on the Carmel ite Way\n4 September -  Paul Sireh OCarm - Melanesian Indigenous Spiritua lity\n2 October - Daryl Moresco - St Titus Brandsma on the Mystery of God' s Nearness\n6 November - Emily Rudov - Exploring the Carmelite spiritualit y of and entering the silence with Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity\n4 Decem ber - Patricia Greene - John of the Cross\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-04-CC-rainbow-and-rain-drops-square.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1705@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240507T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240507T110000 DTSTAMP:20240403T204647Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-7-may-2024-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 7 May 2024\, Middle Park\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson St Middle Park 9.30am on the first Tu esdays of the month in 2024. We will meet in front of the Church.\n\nWe wi ll begin with a reflection and then begin a short walk around 30 minutes i n silence then return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation .\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\n\n  \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1719@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240507T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240507T143000 DTSTAMP:20240422T052955Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-7-may-2024-1-00pm-in-the-malo ne-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 7 May 2024\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session runs fo r approx 50 minutes and is followed by an invitation to share time togethe r socially.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquir e about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\nDATES FOR 2024\n\n 4 June\n 2 July\n 6 August\n 5 September\n 1 October\n 5 N ovember (Public Holiday - no session)\n 3 December\n\n \;\nABOUT CENT ERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writing and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the tota l mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on lett ing go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Prese nce. deepening a relationship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are seeking to bring unity an d wholeness into their daily life\, whether or not from a Christian backgr ound.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\ n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditati on to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling everyday living. Alway s a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican an d Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding M editation from the Catholic Theological College – University of Divinity .\n\n \;\n\nWe ask a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/carmcent remelbourne\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1721@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240511T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240511T143000 DTSTAMP:20240509T052712Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/post-easter-contemp lative-walk-lilydale-mt-evelyn-saturday-11-may-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Post Easter Contemplative Walk\, Lilydale to Mt Evelyn\, Saturday 11 May 9.30am DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative walk from Lilydale to Mt Evelyn alo ng the stunning Yarra Valley trail. We will meet at Lilydale train station at the bottom of the stairs at 9.30am and then gather nearby for a short reflection before beginning the walk. The walk to Mt Evelyn is approximate ly 7 km with some slight undulation including walking through a glorious c anopy of trees. We will have lunch at Mt Evelyn including a reflection tim e and then complete the return walk to Lilydale which is slightly quicker. Or you may prefer to get a bus from Mt Evelyn back to Lilydale station.\n \nPlease contact us to let us know you are coming.\n\n Time: 9.30am at Li lydale Station\n Lunch: BYO or food easily available from a cafe in Mt Ev elyn\n\nTimetable: \n\n 9.30am - gather at Lilydale station\n 9.45am- s hared reflection\n 10am - begin walk\n 11.30am - arrive Mt Evelyn and ha ve lunch\n 12 midday - reflection\n 1pm - return walk (or bus to Lilydal e)\n 2.15pm - arrive Lilydale station and return home\n\n \;\n\nBy jo ining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre Liability Waiver.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/YV-track-pilgrimage-web.jpg CATEGORIES:Embrace & Act,Express & Explore,Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1727@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240531T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240531T130000 DTSTAMP:20240505T231549Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-24-may-11-30am-1pm-2/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 31 May\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even th ough the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for y ou to borrow books if needed.\n\nWe can share a cuppa and also you may lik e to bring some nibbles to share.\n\nLook forward to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various memb ers of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let us know you are c oming:)\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cuppa-and-chat-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1706@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T110000 DTSTAMP:20240520T003931Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-4-june-2024-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 4 June 2024\, Middle Park\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the first Tuesdays of the month in 2024.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1720@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T143000 DTSTAMP:20240520T010458Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-4-june-2024-1-00pm-in-the-mal one-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 4 June 2024\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session begins with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scriptur e followed by silent mediation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is follo wed by an invitation to spent time together socially.\n\nKathryn's reflect ion will be available on the blog sometime in the following month.\n\nCont act Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquire about the session s.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\nREMAINING DATES FOR 2024\n\n 2 July\n 6 August\n 3 September\n 1 October\n 5 November (Public Hol iday - no session)\n 3 December\n\n\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Pr ayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the he art centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It ’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts as th ey arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence and so deepening rel ationship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitation for al l with an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into the ir daily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn P ile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling everyday livi ng. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends An glican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Cent re events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Catholic Theological College – University of Divinity.\n\n \;\n\nWe ask a donation of $10 per session to contribut e to the cost of providing our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate /carmcentremelbourne\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1725@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T120000 DTSTAMP:20240601T021400Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-creating-a-synodal-parish-paul-cahill-ocarm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Creating a Synodal Parish with Paul Cahill OCarm\, Wednesday 5 June\, 10.30 - 12 noon DESCRIPTION:Vatican II emphasised the image of the Church as ‘The People of God’ who walk together\, laity and hierarchy\, in fulfilling their co mmon Baptismal right and obligation to “Go out to all the world and tell the Good News”.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8711326 3503?pwd=SXNWeUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 1326 3503\nPa sscode: 940336\n\nPope Francis has given new impetus for us to become this sort of Church\, which has been described as “synodal”.  He convoked a “Synod on Synodality”\, consisting of two Assemblies – one last y ear and the other later this year\, building on widespread consultation am ong the People of God. Whereas\, hitherto\, such Synods consisted only of Bishops with the Pope\, the current Synod also includes Priests\, Religiou s and Laity\, men and women. Pope Francis\, in the spirit of Vatican II an d the early Church\, is calling for the whole Church to operate in a synod al manner.  This presents serious implications and challenges for parishe s.\n\nIn our June Carmelite Conversations we will try to reflect on\, expl ore and discuss these implications and challenges. We will stimulate our r eflection and conversation by drawing on an interview by esteemed ABC jour nalist\, Geraldine Doogue with renowned Czech Priest and Theologian\, Tom áš Halik\, with well known Australian Jesuit Priest\, Frank Brennan.\n\n (This article from THE TABLET may be of interest as background reading for our conversation).\n\nAbout the facilitator: Paul Cahill joined the Carme lites in 1968 and was ordained a priest in 1974. He has ministered in pari shes\, in secondary school (Whitefriars College) and in province leadershi p. As Prior Provincial of the Carmelites\, he was a member of the Plenary Council of the Australian Catholic Church in 2021-2022. He is currently Pr ior of the Port Melbourne Carmelite Community and Parish Priest of Port Me lbourne-Middle Park.\nAll are welcome to join. Please book below and make your contribution to the cost of providing these events through the link p rovided.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87113263503?pwd=SXN WeUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 1326 3503\nPasscode: 9403 36\n\n \;\n\nDates and presenters for first Wednesdays in 2024\n\n3 Ju ly - Dr Michelle Jones - St Therese of Lisieux: Radiant Light for Theology \n7 August - Matthew Tonini OCarm - Discernment on the Carmelite Way\n4 Se ptember -  Paul Sireh OCarm - Melanesian Indigenous Spirituality\n2 Octob er - Daryl Moresco - St Titus Brandsma on the Mystery of God's Nearness\n6 November - Emily Rudov - Exploring the Carmelite spirituality of and ente ring the silence with Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity\n4 December - Patrici a Greene - John of the Cross\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-CC-June-Synodal-Church.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1756@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240611T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240611T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-06-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1784@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-06-1 3/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1813@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240614T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240614T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-06-14/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1743@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240618T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240618T030000 DTSTAMP:20240527T060930Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-lu kes-gospel-monthly-study-group-tuesday-18-june-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading Luke's Gospel\, monthly study group Tuesday 18 Ju ne\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:Reading Luke’s Gospel:  A study group in 2024 to read and di scuss Luke’s gospel\, via zoom.  The group meets monthly until 15 Octob er. Being part of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of Luke before each monthly meeting.\n\nReading Luke’s G ospel scheduled Zoom meetings 2024\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/9661148511?p wd=czg5emRhdjZGKzdJR2VMb0FxSXNRZz09&\;omn=85719369117\nMeeting ID: 966 114 8511\nPasscode: 5zJ3YM\n\nWhen: Monthly – third Tuesday 1.30 – 3.0 0 pm. A detailed timetable will be forwarded to those who show interest in joining us.\n\nPurpose: To further our own spiritual growth by improving our understanding of Luke’s gospel.\n\nOur approach : This is a study gr oup of equals in that it is not led by an “expert”.  All participants will be expected to read the relevant section before each meeting and may undertake their own research and be prepared to share that research with others.  The Carmelite Library in Middle Park has a number of resources a nd commentaries to help.\n\nAs the intention is to further individual’s spiritual development\, the text will not be critiqued as in an academic e xercise.  However\, reading commentaries from learned scholars such as Br endan Byrne\, would be helpful.\n\nBrendan Byrne’s commentary on Luke - The hospitality of God: a reading of Luke’s gospel. rev edition\, St Pau ls\, 2015\, is the basis of our discussion and the timetable has been adap ted from Byrne’s structure of the gospel.  It is recommended that peopl e obtain a copy of this commentary\, if possible.  It is still in print.   Notes based on Byrne’s commentary will be forwarded to all participan ts via email prior to each meeting\, as an aid\, but not in place of our o wn reading and reflection.\n\nJan Carter and Clare McArdle moderate the se ssions (but others are encouraged to take turns if they wish).  The role of the moderator is to keep us to the time limits and to keep the discussi on moving along\, but not as ‘experts’ with all the answers.   Howev er\, Fr David Hofman OCarm will attend as\, and when\, he can.  There wil l be others in the group who may have an understanding of Luke which they can share.\n\nTo join this group please contact Clare McArdle claremca@big pond.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Lukes-Gospel.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1729@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240618T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240618T180000 DTSTAMP:20240423T051307Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-18-june-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 18 June\, 5.00p m DESCRIPTION:In June we will be continue with reading the book titled "Roote d and Rising...Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis" edited by Le ah Schade and Margaret Bullitt-Jonas.\nSection II: Rising in Local Activis m (parts 5\, 6\, 7 and 8)\; and Section III: Rooting Science and Policy in Faith and Spirituality (parts 9\, 10\, 11 and 12).\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n \n\n2024 DATES\nIn 2024 we plan to meet every second month on the third Tu esday of the month this year starting in February. Our dates are as follow s: 20 February\, 16 April\, 18 June\, 20 August\, 15 October and 19 Novemb er.\n\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Reading Circle is for those intrig ued by the contemporary scientific story of the origins of the universe an d the evolution of life\, and for those who want to articulate a spiritual ity that embraces this awareness and informs their living.\n\nThis Reading Circle seeks encounters with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of l ife as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natural environments\, chal lenges brought about through climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-reflection\, personal prayer a nd group discussion utilizing diverse texts written by scientists\, theolo gians\, people of faith and people of goodwill.\n\nIf you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join u s in 2024.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group please cont act the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michae l\nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a coffee and cake?\nThe suggested donation to say ‘thank you’ for each Eco-Spirituality Circle is $10 pe r person per session. That’s less than the cost of a coffee and cake. Ki ndly make your contribution to the cost of providing our program here. Tha nk you for helping us continue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Eco-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1757@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240618T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240618T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-06-18/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1785@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240620T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240620T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-06-2 0/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1814@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-06-21/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1758@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240625T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240625T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-06-25/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1786@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240627T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240627T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-06-2 7/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1815@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240628T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240628T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-06-28/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1714@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240628T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240628T130000 DTSTAMP:20240129T084816Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-24-may-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 28 June\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even th ough the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for y ou to borrow books if needed.\n\nWe can share a cuppa and also you may lik e to bring some nibbles to share.\n\nLook forward to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various memb ers of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let us know you are c oming:)\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cuppa-and-chat-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1733@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240702T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240702T110000 DTSTAMP:20240520T013018Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-2-july-2024-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 2 July 2024\, Middle Park\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the first Tuesdays of the month in 2024.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1737@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240702T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240702T143000 DTSTAMP:20240520T010524Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-2-july-2024-1-00pm-in-the-mal one-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 2 July 2024\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session begins with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scriptur e followed by silent mediation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is follo wed by an invitation to spend time together socially.\n\nKathryn's reflect ion will be available on the blog sometime in the following month.\n\nCont act Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquire about the session s.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\nREMAINING DATES FOR 2024\n\n 6 August\n 3 September\n 1 October\n 5 November (Public Holiday - no session)\n 3 December\n\n\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Medit ation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre \, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experie nce beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surr ender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence and so deepening relationship w ith God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an o pen heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily li fe.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\ nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events a nd prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Med itation from the Catholic Theological College – University of Divinity.\ n\n \;\n\nWe ask a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the co st of providing our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. K indly donate at this link. https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/carmcentre melbourne\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1759@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240702T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240702T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-07-02/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1726@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T120000 DTSTAMP:20240603T071403Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-therese-michelle-jones-3-july/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, St Thérèse of Lisieux: Radian t Light for Theology with Michelle Jones\, Wednesday 3 July\, 10.30 - 12 n oon DESCRIPTION:Carmelite Conversations continue in 2024 via zoom on the first Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - 12:00.\n\nWednesday 3 July\, Dr Michel le Jones will lead our conversation on St Thérèse of Lisieux: Radiant Li ght for Theology\n\nInspired by Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “C ’est La Confiance”\, this conversation will explore the ways in which the spirituality of St Thérèse of Lisieux can enliven and enrich various aspects of contemporary theology\, such as missiology\, ecumenical theolo gy and eco-theology.\n\nRead Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “C’ est La Confiance” here.\n\nAbout the facilitator: Michelle lives a life of prayer in Purongara\, Southern Western Australia\, as a consecrated wom an affiliated with the Carmelite Monastery of Quidenham in the UK. Michell e teaches online with BBI -the Theological Institute based north of Sydney in Pennant Hills. She also manages the website and social media for the D iscalced Carmelites in Australia and New Zealand.\nAll are welcome to join . Please book below and make your contribution to the cost of providing th ese events through the link provided.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web. zoom.us/j/87113263503?pwd=SXNWeUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 1326 3503\nPasscode: 940336\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n&n bsp\;\n\nDates and presenters for first Wednesdays in 2024\n\n7 August - M atthew Tonini OCarm - Discernment on the Carmelite Way\n4 September -  Pa ul Sireh OCarm - Melanesian Indigenous Spirituality\n2 October - Daryl Mor esco - St Titus Brandsma on the Mystery of God's Nearness\n6 November - Em ily Rudov - Exploring the Carmelite spirituality of and entering the silen ce with Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity\n4 December - Patricia Greene - Joh n of the Cross\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Therese-icon.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1787@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240704T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240704T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-07-0 4/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1816@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240705T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-07-05/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1760@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240709T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240709T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-07-09/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1788@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-07-1 1/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1817@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-07-12/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1744@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240716T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240716T030000 DTSTAMP:20240527T061020Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-lu kes-gospel-monthly-study-group-tuesday-16-july-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading Luke's Gospel\, monthly study group Tuesday 16 Ju ly\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:Reading Luke’s Gospel:  A study group in 2024 to read and di scuss Luke’s gospel\, via zoom.  The group meets monthly until 15 Octob er. Being part of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of Luke before each monthly meeting.\n\nReading Luke’s G ospel scheduled Zoom meetings 2024\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/9661148511?p wd=czg5emRhdjZGKzdJR2VMb0FxSXNRZz09&\;omn=85719369117\nMeeting ID: 966 114 8511\nPasscode: 5zJ3YM\n\nWhen: Monthly – third Tuesday 1.30 – 3.0 0 pm. A detailed timetable will be forwarded to those who show interest in joining us.\n\nPurpose: To further our own spiritual growth by improving our understanding of Luke’s gospel.\n\nOur approach : This is a study gr oup of equals in that it is not led by an “expert”.  All participants will be expected to read the relevant section before each meeting and may undertake their own research and be prepared to share that research with others.  The Carmelite Library in Middle Park has a number of resources a nd commentaries to help.\n\nAs the intention is to further individual’s spiritual development\, the text will not be critiqued as in an academic e xercise.  However\, reading commentaries from learned scholars such as Br endan Byrne\, would be helpful.\n\nBrendan Byrne’s commentary on Luke - The hospitality of God: a reading of Luke’s gospel. rev edition\, St Pau ls\, 2015\, is the basis of our discussion and the timetable has been adap ted from Byrne’s structure of the gospel.  It is recommended that peopl e obtain a copy of this commentary\, if possible.  It is still in print.   Notes based on Byrne’s commentary will be forwarded to all participan ts via email prior to each meeting\, as an aid\, but not in place of our o wn reading and reflection.\n\nJan Carter and Clare McArdle moderate the se ssions (but others are encouraged to take turns if they wish).  The role of the moderator is to keep us to the time limits and to keep the discussi on moving along\, but not as ‘experts’ with all the answers.   Howev er\, Fr David Hofman OCarm will attend as\, and when\, he can.  There wil l be others in the group who may have an understanding of Luke which they can share.\n\nTo join this group please contact Clare McArdle claremca@big pond.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Lukes-Gospel.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1761@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240716T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240716T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-07-16/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1789@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240718T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240718T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-07-1 8/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1818@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240719T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-07-19/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1762@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240723T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240723T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-07-23/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1790@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240725T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240725T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-07-2 5/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1819@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-07-26/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1728@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T130000 DTSTAMP:20240325T060607Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-26-july-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 26 July\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even th ough the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for y ou to borrow books if needed.\n\nWe can share a cuppa and also you may lik e to bring some nibbles to share.\n\nLook forward to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various memb ers of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let us know you are c oming:)\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cuppa-and-chat-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1763@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240730T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240730T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-07-30/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1791@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240801T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240801T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-08-0 1/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1820@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240802T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240802T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-08-02/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1734@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240806T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240806T110000 DTSTAMP:20240520T013107Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-6-august-2024-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 6 August 2024\, Middle Park \, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the first Tuesdays of the month in 2024.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1738@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240806T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240806T143000 DTSTAMP:20240731T060722Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-6-august-2024-1-00pm-in-the-m alone-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 6 August 2024\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session begins with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scriptur e followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is foll owed by an invitation to spend time together socially.\n\nKathryn's reflec tion will be available on the blog sometime in the following month.\n\nCon tact Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquire about the sessio ns.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\nAll are welcome to attend. Please make your contribution to the cost of providing these events throug h this link to the donation page. Please donate to help us continue our wo rk.\nREMAINING DATES FOR 2024\n\n 3 September\n 1 October\n 5 November (Public Holiday - no session)\n 3 December\n\n\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nC entering Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture \, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thou ghts as they arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence and so dee pening relationship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitat ion for all with an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholenes s into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing variou s forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling eve ryday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carm elite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certi ficate of Guiding Meditation from the Catholic Theological College – Uni versity of Divinity.\n\n \;\n\nWe ask a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. https://www.trybooking.com /au/donate/carmcentremelbourne\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1764@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240806T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240806T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-08-06/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1748@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T120000 DTSTAMP:20240731T060202Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-discernment-carmelite-way-matthew-tonini-wednesday-7-august/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Discernment on the Carmelite Wa y with Matthew Tonini OCarm\, Wednesday 7 August\, 10.30 - 12 noon DESCRIPTION:Carmelite Conversations continue in 2024 via zoom on the first Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - 12:00.\n\nIn August\, Matthew Tonini O Carm\, will address the topic of Discernment on the Carmelite Way.\nThe fi nal admonition of the Carmelite Rule might be translated: “use discernme nt\, however\, the guide of the virtues.” The writer of the Rule\, Alber t of Jerusalem\, recognises that ultimately all rules for Christian living and spirituality can only point the way. The personal relationship that G od shares with individuals\, communities and creation is dynamic and trans forming. Discernment is relational\, it is dialogue.\nIn my own experience of Carmelite life and ministry\, my growing understanding of the practice of discernment involves being engaged in self-reflection to discover my r elationship with God in this time and place. Discernment calls me into dia logue with my inner world of emotions\, thoughts\, memories and desires. D iscernment is the practice of navigating this inner world with listening a nd conversation. A conversation that reveals the God whose love is transfo rming and bringing to life.\nAs I work with communities\, I have become mo re aware that discernment moves beyond this personal and self-reflective e xperience into a communal experience. An experience that more and more we hear being talked about as synodality - the coming together of people to l isten and dialogue in order to discover the promptings of the Spirit that lead toward the Way\, the Truth and the Life.\nIn the August\, Carmelite C onversation we will reflect on the ways of discernment through the lens of my Carmelite experience of life and ministry.\n\nAll are welcome to join. Please book below and make your contribution to the cost of providing the se events through this link to the donation page. Please donate to help us continue our work.\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8711 3263503?pwd=SXNWeUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 1326 3503\ nPasscode: 940336\n\nAbout the facilitator: Matthew Tonini is an Australi an Carmelite friar who is passionate about living and sharing the riches o f Carmelite spirituality – a way of entering more deeply into the myster y of human spirituality and relationship with God. He currently lives in t he Coorparoo community and supports parish ministry as an Assistant Priest to the parish.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nDates and presenters for first We dnesdays in 2024\n\n4 September -  Paul Sireh OCarm - Melanesian Indigeno us Spirituality\n2 October - Daryl Moresco - St Titus Brandsma on the Myst ery of God's Nearness\n6 November -  Gabrielle Fogarty and Bernadette Mic allef - Sharing the experience of the International Congress of Carmelite Laity in Rome\n4 December - Patricia Greene - John of the Cross\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/water-lilies.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1792@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-08-0 8/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1821@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240809T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240809T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-08-09/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1845@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240813T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240917T150000 DTSTAMP:20240812T233612Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/library-book-sale-c ommencing-tuesday-13-august-2024-10-00am/ SUMMARY:Library Book Sale commencing Tuesday 13 August\, 10.00am DESCRIPTION:The Carmelite Library is excited to announce an upcoming book s ale! As part of our ongoing collection management efforts\, including a re cent library-wide journal stocktake\, we have identified a number of items that are no longer required for our collection. To ensure these resources find good homes\, we have offered them to other theological libraries. Ma ny of these items have already been requested by other libraries\, helping others build their collections in both Australia and overseas.\n\nThe Car melite Library has received many donations in 2024 that do not align with the library’s primary collection areas. The best of these items will be offered for purchase at a library book sale which will be held in the libr ary each Tuesday commencing on Tuesday 13th August\, 10am - 3pm. Here\, yo u'll have the opportunity to browse and purchase a carefully curated selec tion of books to add to your personal library or collection. We look forwa rd to seeing you soon!\n\nRead the August Carmelite Library Newsletter her e.\n\nThe library staff love getting to know our patrons\, both familiar f aces and new visitors. Whether you drop by on Tuesdays or reach out via em ail at librarian@carmelitelibrary.org we're always happy to chat and help you find your next great read. We have welcomed many new\nmembers in 2024 and invite others to consider taking out membership at the Library.\n\nTo help you navigate the Carmelite Library’s information and resources\, th e University of Divinity has created an online LibGuide. Here\, you will b e able to see browse the collection\, read about the library and keep up t o date with the latest news and titles\, and find links to resources and o ther Carmelite related websites\, all in one spot. https://divinity.libgui des.com/CarmeliteLibrary/home\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-August-book-sale.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1765@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240813T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240813T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-08-13/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1793@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240815T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240815T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-08-1 5/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1822@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240816T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240816T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-08-16/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1745@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T030000 DTSTAMP:20240527T061104Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-lu kes-gospel-monthly-study-group-tuesday-20-august-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading Luke's Gospel\, monthly study group Tuesday 20 Au gust\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:Reading Luke’s Gospel:  A study group in 2024 to read and di scuss Luke’s gospel\, via zoom.  The group meets monthly until 15 Octob er. Being part of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of Luke before each monthly meeting.\n\nReading Luke’s G ospel scheduled Zoom meetings 2024\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/9661148511?p wd=czg5emRhdjZGKzdJR2VMb0FxSXNRZz09&\;omn=85719369117\nMeeting ID: 966 114 8511\nPasscode: 5zJ3YM\n\nWhen: Monthly – third Tuesday 1.30 – 3.0 0 pm. A detailed timetable will be forwarded to those who show interest in joining us.\n\nPurpose: To further our own spiritual growth by improving our understanding of Luke’s gospel.\n\nOur approach : This is a study gr oup of equals in that it is not led by an “expert”.  All participants will be expected to read the relevant section before each meeting and may undertake their own research and be prepared to share that research with others.  The Carmelite Library in Middle Park has a number of resources a nd commentaries to help.\n\nAs the intention is to further individual’s spiritual development\, the text will not be critiqued as in an academic e xercise.  However\, reading commentaries from learned scholars such as Br endan Byrne\, would be helpful.\n\nBrendan Byrne’s commentary on Luke - The hospitality of God: a reading of Luke’s gospel. rev edition\, St Pau ls\, 2015\, is the basis of our discussion and the timetable has been adap ted from Byrne’s structure of the gospel.  It is recommended that peopl e obtain a copy of this commentary\, if possible.  It is still in print.   Notes based on Byrne’s commentary will be forwarded to all participan ts via email prior to each meeting\, as an aid\, but not in place of our o wn reading and reflection.\n\nJan Carter and Clare McArdle moderate the se ssions (but others are encouraged to take turns if they wish).  The role of the moderator is to keep us to the time limits and to keep the discussi on moving along\, but not as ‘experts’ with all the answers.   Howev er\, Fr David Hofman OCarm will attend as\, and when\, he can.  There wil l be others in the group who may have an understanding of Luke which they can share.\n\nTo join this group please contact Clare McArdle claremca@big pond.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Lukes-Gospel.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1766@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-08-20/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1730@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T180000 DTSTAMP:20240717T075600Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-20-august-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 20 August\, 5.0 0pm DESCRIPTION:In August we will continue with reading the book titled "Rooted and Rising...Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis" edited by Lea h Schade and Margaret Bullitt-Jonas.Section III: Rooting Science and Polic y in Faith and Spirituality (parts 9\, 10\, 11 and 12) and Section IV Risi ng from the Margins (parts 13\,14\,15 and 16).\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 024 DATES\nIn 2024 we plan to meet every second month on the third Tuesday of the month this year starting in February. Our dates are as follows: 20 February\, 16 April\, 18 June\, 20 August\, 15 October and 19 November.\n \n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Reading Circle is for those intrigued b y the contemporary scientific story of the origins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who want to articulate a spirituality t hat embraces this awareness and informs their living.\n\nThis Reading Circ le seeks encounters with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of life a s manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natural environments\, challenge s brought about through climate change and the mysteries of space and time .\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-reflection\, personal prayer and gr oup discussion utilizing diverse texts written by scientists\, theologians \, people of faith and people of goodwill.\n\nIf you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2024.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group please contact t he Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael\nCO ST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a coffee and cake?\nThe suggested donat ion to say ‘thank you’ for each Eco-Spirituality Circle is $10 per per son per session. That’s less than the cost of a coffee and cake. Kindly make your contribution to the cost of providing our program here. Thank yo u for helping us continue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Eco-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1794@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240822T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240822T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-08-2 2/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1823@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240823T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240823T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-08-23/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1767@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240827T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240827T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-08-27/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1795@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240829T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240829T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-08-2 9/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1824@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240830T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240830T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-08-30/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1841@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240830T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240830T130000 DTSTAMP:20240717T075825Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-30-august-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 30 August\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even th ough the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for y ou to borrow books if needed.\n\nWe can share a cuppa and also you may lik e to bring some nibbles to share.\n\nLook forward to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various memb ers of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let us know you are c oming:)\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cuppa-and-chat-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1735@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T110000 DTSTAMP:20240520T013142Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-3-september-2024-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 3 September 2024\, Middle P ark\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the first Tuesdays of the month in 2024.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1739@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T143000 DTSTAMP:20240731T060855Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-3-september-2024-1-00pm-in-th e-malone-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 3 September 2024\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session begins with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scriptur e followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is foll owed by an invitation to spend time together socially.\n\nKathryn's reflec tion will be available on the blog sometime in the following month.\n\nCon tact Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquire about the sessio ns.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\nAll are welcome to attend. Please make your contribution to the cost of providing these events throug h this link to the donation page. Please donate to help us continue our wo rk.\nREMAINING DATES FOR 2024\n\n 1 October\n 5 November (Public Holiday - no session)\n 3 December\n\n\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us e xperience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts as they ar ise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence and so deepening relation ship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all wit h an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their da ily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile h ere\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of medi tation to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling everyday living. A lways a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglica n and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre ev ents and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guidi ng Meditation from the Catholic Theological College – University of Divi nity.\n\n \;\n\nWe ask a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our program. Thank you for helping us continue our w ork. Kindly donate at this link. https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/carm centremelbourne\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1768@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-09-03/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1749@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240904T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240904T120000 DTSTAMP:20240731T060425Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-melanesian-indigenous-spirituality-paul-sireh-wednesday-4-se ptember/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Melanesian Indigenous Spiritual ity with Paul Sireh OCarm\, Wednesday 4 September\, 10.30 - 12 noon DESCRIPTION:Paul writes: "In this conversation I will share with you and in troduce who we are as Melanesians and our spirituality\, distinct from Pol ynesians and Micronesians. I will look mainly at the Melanesian spiritual experience in Papua New Guinea where I come from.\n\nThe core is that Mela nesians have a spirituality that permeates the whole cycle of life with it s web of relationships. What their ancestors experienced has been passed d own orally from generation to generation.\n\nMelanesians do not hold the s ecular belief that [the human person] exists of her/his own power and for her/his own ends. Thus\, s/he is born into a spiritual and a religious ord er. The Melanesian is born with the knowledge that s/he lives and works wi thin a spirit world.\n\nI hope that my presentation demonstrates the link between the Melanesian indigenous knowledge and their spirituality. The li nk is that the living is aware of their relationship to the spirit world. For Melanesians\, life is one and the knowledge of it is an intimate part of it. Essentially\, one emphasises the oneness with both the living and d ead. Most of the traditional Melanesian societies try to maintain a harmon ious relationship with the cosmos\, that is\, they have to maintain a good relationship with the spirit world as well as the world of the living.\nA ll are welcome to join. Please book below and make your contribution to th e cost of providing these events through this link to the donation page. P lease donate to help us continue our work.\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps:/ /us02web.zoom.us/j/87113263503?pwd=SXNWeUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMee ting ID: 871 1326 3503\nPasscode: 940336\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: I am a Melanesian and come from the beautiful Manus Island\, north of Papua New Guinea. This year I will celebrate my 19th year of Ordination. This year too will be my 7th year as a full-time college chaplain at Whitefriars Col lege. A chaplain to Whitefriars College is a joy to experience with a big community of students and teachers who share the same ethos and living the Carmelite charism. I enjoy being involved in the various liturgies and co llege events. It is a peaceful environment and “belong\, believe and bec ome” as part of the community.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\nDates and presenters for remaining first Wednesdays in 2024\n\n2 Oct ober - Daryl Moresco - St Titus Brandsma on the Mystery of God's Nearness\ n6 November -  Gabrielle Fogarty and Bernadette Micallef - Sharing the ex perience of the International Congress of Carmelite Laity in Rome\n4 Decem ber - Patricia Greene - John of the Cross\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Melanesian-Spirituality-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1796@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240905T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240905T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-09-0 5/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1825@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240906T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-09-06/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1769@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240910T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240910T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-09-10/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1797@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240912T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240912T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-09-1 2/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1826@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240913T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240913T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-09-13/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1746@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240917T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240917T030000 DTSTAMP:20240527T061149Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-lu kes-gospel-monthly-study-group-tuesday-17-september-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading Luke's Gospel\, monthly study group Tuesday 17 Se ptember\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:Reading Luke’s Gospel:  A study group in 2024 to read and di scuss Luke’s gospel\, via zoom.  The group meets monthly until 15 Octob er. Being part of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of Luke before each monthly meeting.\n\nReading Luke’s G ospel scheduled Zoom meetings 2024\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/9661148511?p wd=czg5emRhdjZGKzdJR2VMb0FxSXNRZz09&\;omn=85719369117\nMeeting ID: 966 114 8511\nPasscode: 5zJ3YM\n\nWhen: Monthly – third Tuesday 1.30 – 3.0 0 pm. A detailed timetable will be forwarded to those who show interest in joining us.\n\nPurpose: To further our own spiritual growth by improving our understanding of Luke’s gospel.\n\nOur approach : This is a study gr oup of equals in that it is not led by an “expert”.  All participants will be expected to read the relevant section before each meeting and may undertake their own research and be prepared to share that research with others.  The Carmelite Library in Middle Park has a number of resources a nd commentaries to help.\n\nAs the intention is to further individual’s spiritual development\, the text will not be critiqued as in an academic e xercise.  However\, reading commentaries from learned scholars such as Br endan Byrne\, would be helpful.\n\nBrendan Byrne’s commentary on Luke - The hospitality of God: a reading of Luke’s gospel. rev edition\, St Pau ls\, 2015\, is the basis of our discussion and the timetable has been adap ted from Byrne’s structure of the gospel.  It is recommended that peopl e obtain a copy of this commentary\, if possible.  It is still in print.   Notes based on Byrne’s commentary will be forwarded to all participan ts via email prior to each meeting\, as an aid\, but not in place of our o wn reading and reflection.\n\nJan Carter and Clare McArdle moderate the se ssions (but others are encouraged to take turns if they wish).  The role of the moderator is to keep us to the time limits and to keep the discussi on moving along\, but not as ‘experts’ with all the answers.   Howev er\, Fr David Hofman OCarm will attend as\, and when\, he can.  There wil l be others in the group who may have an understanding of Luke which they can share.\n\nTo join this group please contact Clare McArdle claremca@big pond.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Lukes-Gospel.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1770@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240917T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240917T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-09-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1798@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-09-1 9/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1827@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-09-20/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1771@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240924T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240924T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-09-24/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1799@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240926T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240926T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-09-2 6/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1828@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240927T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240927T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-09-27/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1842@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240927T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240927T130000 DTSTAMP:20240924T133222Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-27-september-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:CANCELLED: due to the public holiday: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 27 September DESCRIPTION:Due to the public holiday in Melbourne\, the gathering in Septe mber has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope you can join us next month.\n\n--------------------\nJoin us in the Carmelite Library las t Friday of each month between 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to brows e and borrow books. Even though the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\nWe can share a cuppa and also you may like to bring some nibbles to share.\n\nLook forwa rd to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers ma y be hosted by various members of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let us know you are coming:)\n\n\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1736@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241001T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241001T110000 DTSTAMP:20240520T013210Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-1-october-2024-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 1 October 2024\, Middle Par k\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the first Tuesdays of the month in 2024.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1740@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241001T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241001T143000 DTSTAMP:20240717T074709Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-1-october-2024-1-00pm-in-the- malone-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 1 October 2024\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session begins with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scriptur e followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is foll owed by an invitation to spend time together socially.\n\nKathryn's reflec tion will be available on the blog sometime in the following month.\n\nCon tact Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquire about the sessio ns.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\nREMAINING DATES FOR 2024\n\ n 5 November (Public Holiday - no session)\n 3 December\n\n\nABOUT CENTE RING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the tota l mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on lett ing go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Prese nce and so deepening relationship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are seeking to bring unit y and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centeri ng Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of pra cticing various forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges o f juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical bac kground\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular at tendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Catholic Theological C ollege – University of Divinity.\n\n \;\n\nWe ask a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. https://www. trybooking.com/au/donate/carmcentremelbourne\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n&nbs p\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1772@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241001T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241001T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-10-01/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1750@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T120000 DTSTAMP:20240731T060115Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-st-titus-brandsma-mystery-of-gods-nearness-daryl-moresco-wed nesday-2-october/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Saint Titus Brandsma - Mystery of God's Nearness with Daryl Moresco OCarm\, Wednesday 2 October\, 10.30 - 12 noon DESCRIPTION:Saint Titus Brandsma has a profound message for us today on enc ountering the "mystery of God’s nearness". From his life as a young Carm elite friar to his martyrdom in Dachau\, we can learn how living fully in the present moment\, mindful that we are always in God’s holy presence\, is closely connected to the ordinary life of ordinary people. In our dail y life\, with its busyness\, challenges and struggles\, experiencing God's nearness might seem too far away or out of reach. The mystery of God’s nearness\, this everyday mysticism that we learn from Titus\, will be the focus of our conversation.\nAll are welcome to join. Please book below and make your contribution to the cost of providing these events through this link to the donation page. Please donate to help us continue our work.\n\ n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87113263503?pwd=SXNW eUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 1326 3503\nPasscode: 94033 6\n\nAbout the presenter:\nBr Daryl Moresco\, O.Carm. returned home to Aus tralia in July\, 2024. Prior to this\, he was the Managing Director of the Center for Carmelite Studies at the Catholic University of America in Was hington\, DC.  Br Daryl also served as Novice Director for the U.S. Provi nce of the Most Pure Heart of Mary from 2017- 2020 and Director of Pre-Nov itiate Formation from 2007-2017.  Br Daryl was born in Wonthaggi\, Austra lia.  He went to the U.S. to study Carmelite Spirituality in 2001. He is a spiritual director\, retreat director\, and workshop facilitator.  Br D aryl has a passion for promoting the richness and depth of Carmelites Spir ituality.  He is also an icon writer and hopes to offer icon writing clas ses in the future.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nDates and presenters for the r emaining first Wednesdays in 2024\n\n6 November -  Gabrielle Fogarty and Bernadette Micallef - Sharing the experience of the International Congress of Carmelite Laity in Rome\n4 December - Patricia Greene - John of the Cr oss\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Titus-Pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1800@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241003T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241003T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-10-0 3/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1829@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241004T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241004T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-10-04/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1773@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241008T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241008T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-10-08/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1801@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241010T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241010T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-10-1 0/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1830@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241011T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241011T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-10-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1747@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241015T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241015T030000 DTSTAMP:20240527T061249Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-lu kes-gospel-monthly-study-group-tuesday-15-october-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading Luke's Gospel\, monthly study group Tuesday 15 Oc tober\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:Last session for the year.\n\nReading Luke’s Gospel:  A stud y group in 2024 to read and discuss Luke’s gospel\, via zoom.  The grou p meets monthly until 15 October. Being part of the group will require a l evel of commitment to read the relevant parts of Luke before each monthly meeting.\n\nReading Luke’s Gospel scheduled Zoom meetings 2024\nhttps:// us02web.zoom.us/j/9661148511?pwd=czg5emRhdjZGKzdJR2VMb0FxSXNRZz09&\;omn =85719369117\nMeeting ID: 966 114 8511\nPasscode: 5zJ3YM\n\nWhen: Monthly – third Tuesday 1.30 – 3.00 pm. A detailed timetable will be forwarded to those who show interest in joining us.\n\nPurpose: To further our own spiritual growth by improving our understanding of Luke’s gospel.\n\nOur approach : This is a study group of equals in that it is not led by an “expert”.  All participants will be expected to read the relevant sec tion before each meeting and may undertake their own research and be prepa red to share that research with others.  The Carmelite Library in Middle Park has a number of resources and commentaries to help.\n\nAs the intenti on is to further individual’s spiritual development\, the text will not be critiqued as in an academic exercise.  However\, reading commentaries from learned scholars such as Brendan Byrne\, would be helpful.\n\nBrendan Byrne’s commentary on Luke - The hospitality of God: a reading of Luke ’s gospel. rev edition\, St Pauls\, 2015\, is the basis of our discussio n and the timetable has been adapted from Byrne’s structure of the gospe l.  It is recommended that people obtain a copy of this commentary\, if p ossible.  It is still in print.  Notes based on Byrne’s commentary wil l be forwarded to all participants via email prior to each meeting\, as an aid\, but not in place of our own reading and reflection.\n\nJan Carter a nd Clare McArdle moderate the sessions (but others are encouraged to take turns if they wish).  The role of the moderator is to keep us to the time limits and to keep the discussion moving along\, but not as ‘experts’ with all the answers.   However\, Fr David Hofman OCarm will attend as\ , and when\, he can.  There will be others in the group who may have an u nderstanding of Luke which they can share.\n\nTo join this group please co ntact Clare McArdle claremca@bigpond.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Lukes-Gospel.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1731@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241015T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241015T180000 DTSTAMP:20240821T010520Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-15-october-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 15 October\, 5. 00pm DESCRIPTION:Throughout 2024 the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle has been pr ogressively reading "Rooted and Rising...Voices of Courage in a Time of Cl imate Crisis." The October meeting will discuss Chapters 13\, 14\, 15 and 16 of this book. All welcome to join.\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemaining 2024 DATES\nOn the third Tuesday of the month: 15 October and 19 November. \n\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Reading Circle is for those intrigued by the contemporary scientific story of the origins of the universe and t he evolution of life\, and for those who want to articulate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs their living.\n\nThis Reading Ci rcle seeks encounters with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natural environments\, challen ges brought about through climate change and the mysteries of space and ti me.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-reflection\, personal prayer and group discussion utilizing diverse texts written by scientists\, theologia ns\, people of faith and people of goodwill.\n\nIf you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us i n 2024.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group please contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael\n COST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a coffee and cake?\nThe suggested don ation to say ‘thank you’ for each Eco-Spirituality Circle is $10 per p erson per session. That’s less than the cost of a coffee and cake. Kindl y make your contribution to the cost of providing our program here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Eco-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1774@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241015T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241015T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-10-15/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1802@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241017T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20241016T231928Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-10-1 7/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1831@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241018T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241018T110000 DTSTAMP:20241016T231955Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-10-18/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1775@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241022T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241022T174500 DTSTAMP:20241016T232134Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-10-22/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1803@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241024T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241024T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-10-2 4/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1832@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T110000 DTSTAMP:20241023T002202Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-10-25/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1843@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T130000 DTSTAMP:20240729T012403Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-25-october-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 25 October\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even th ough the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for y ou to borrow books if needed.\n\nWe can share a cuppa and also you may lik e to bring some nibbles to share.\n\nLook forward to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various memb ers of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let us know you are c oming:)\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cuppa-and-chat-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241029T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241029T174500 DTSTAMP:20241023T002329Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-10-29/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1804@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241031T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241031T200000 DTSTAMP:20241025T042402Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-10-3 1/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1833@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T110000 DTSTAMP:20241025T042749Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-11-01/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1846@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241105T110000 DTSTAMP:20241023T002705Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/no-walk-contemplati ve-walk-tuesday-5-november-2024-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:NO WALK: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 5 November 2024\, Middle Park \, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:As this day is a public holiday in Melbourne there will be no w alk on Tuesday 5 November. Hope to see you next month.\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\nALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in M iddle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the firs t Tuesday of the month in 2024.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church and begi n with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in silence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\nBy joi ning the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\nLiabi lity Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or wit h any questions.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1742@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241105T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241105T143000 DTSTAMP:20241101T093738Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-no-session-tuesday-5-november-2024/ SUMMARY:NO SESSION: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 5 November 2024 DESCRIPTION:No Session on Tuesday 5 November as it is a public holiday in M elbourne. Looking forward to you joining us on 3 December for our Walking Meditation and end of your picnic.\n\n\nKathryn Pile leads Centering Praye r Meditation on the first Tuesday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Roo m. (First door on the left when entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Midd le Park.) The session begins with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from sp iritual writings and scripture followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is followed by an invitation to spent time together socially.\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog sometime i n the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email reminder o r to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org \nREMAINING DATES FOR 2024\n\n 3 December\n\n\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCe ntering Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation f rom the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\ , to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoug hts as they arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence and so deep ening relationship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitati on for all with an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling ever yday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she a ttends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carme lite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certif icate of Guiding Meditation from the Catholic Theological College – Univ ersity of Divinity.\n\n \;\n\nWe ask a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. https://www.trybooking.com/ au/donate/carmcentremelbourne\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1777@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241105T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241105T174500 DTSTAMP:20241101T094009Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-11-05/ SUMMARY:NO SESSION: Tuesday Prayer Meditation\, 5 November at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:No Session on Tuesday 5 November as it is a public holiday in M elbourne. Looking forward to you joining us the following week.\n\n\nALL W ELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm\n\nThes e meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opport unity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with different people le ading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation t o a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Please join us.\n\n Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPT lNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nPlea se let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this y ear. Contact us if you are interested or have any questions\n\nPlease sup port the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are es sential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1751@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T120000 DTSTAMP:20241004T072221Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-sharing-experience-international-carmelite-family-6-november / SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Sharing the experience of the I nternational Carmelite Family in Rome\, with Gabrielle Fogarty and Bernade tte Micallef\, Wednesday 6 November\, 10.30 - 12 noon DESCRIPTION:In September 2024 almost 200 Carmelites gathered for a week in Sassone\, Rome. The theme of the International Congress for Carmelite Lait y was: "Lay Carmelites: Called to Set the World on Fire." In this month's Carmelite Conversation some of the Australians who attended will share the ir experiences of gathering with the International Carmelite Family.\nAll are welcome to join. Please book below and make your contribution to the c ost of providing these events through this link to the donation page. Plea se donate to help us continue our work.\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us 02web.zoom.us/j/87113263503?pwd=SXNWeUFuclRYalM5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeetin g ID: 871 1326 3503\nPasscode: 940336\n\nLast conversations for 2024 - 4 D ecember - Patricia Greene on  John of the Cross\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-11-CC-Australian-group.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1805@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241107T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241107T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-11-0 7/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1834@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241108T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-11-08/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1778@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241112T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241112T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-11-12/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1806@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241114T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241114T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-11-1 4/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1835@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241115T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-11-15/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1779@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241119T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241119T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-11-19/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1732@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241119T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241119T180000 DTSTAMP:20241023T003051Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-19-november-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 19 November\, 5 .00pm DESCRIPTION:Throughout 2024 the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle has been pr ogressively reading "Rooted and Rising...Voices of Courage in a Time of Cl imate Crisis." On 19 November we will read Section 5 "Rooted in Liturgy\, Moral Vision and Vocation" (Chapters 17\, 18\,19 and 20) and Section 6 "Up rooted\, Replanted and Rising" (Chapters 21\, 22\, 23 and 24). The Novembe r meeting will be the last meeting for 2024.  All welcome to join.\n\n\n& nbsp\;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 DATES: Information about 2025 will be provided ea rly in the new year.\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Reading Circle is f or those intrigued by the contemporary scientific story of the origins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who want to articul ate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs their living.\ n\nThis Reading Circle seeks encounters with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natural envi ronments\, challenges brought about through climate change and the mysteri es of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-reflection\, pe rsonal prayer and group discussion utilizing diverse texts written by scie ntists\, theologians\, people of faith and people of goodwill.\n\nIf you h ave an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make con tact and join us in 2024.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the gr oup please contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Ba rbara or Michael\nCOST OF SESSIONS: Would you shout us a coffee and cake?\ nThe suggested donation to say ‘thank you’ for each Eco-Spirituality C ircle is $10 per person per session. That’s less than the cost of a coff ee and cake. Kindly make your contribution to the cost of providing our pr ogram here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\n \;\n\n&nbs p\;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Eco-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1807@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241121T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241121T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-11-2 1/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1836@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-11-22/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1780@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241126T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241126T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-11-26/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1808@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T200000 DTSTAMP:20240619T105112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-11-2 8/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1837@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241129T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241129T110000 DTSTAMP:20241004T071405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-11-29/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1844@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241129T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241129T143000 DTSTAMP:20241125T060747Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/thankyou-irene-dami en-friday-29-november-11-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Thank you to Irene and Damien\, Friday 29 November 11.30 am - 2.30pm DESCRIPTION:In recognition of their contribution to the Carmelite Centre si nce its inception fifteen years ago\, the regular monthly gathering in Nov ember\, on the last Friday of the month\, will be a "Thank you" celebratio n for Irene and Damien. It is not a "farewell" as we hope to see them arou nd next year! For those who wish to express their thanks there will be an opportunity to say a few words and a card to sign. You may like to bring s ome food to share.\nPlease book to help us prepare with chairs and caterin g.\n \;\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Irene-and-Damien-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:O'Connor / Pilkington Rooms\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\ , VIC\, 3206\, Melbourne\, Australia GEO:-37.848348;144.959537 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Melbourne\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=O 'Connor / Pilkington Rooms:geo:-37.848348,144.959537 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1848@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241202T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241202T181500 DTSTAMP:20241119T215512Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/divine-office-adven t-evening-prayer-lay-carmelites-monday-2-december/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Advent Divine Office: Evening Prayer with the Lay Carmeli tes\, Monday 2 December\, 5:30 DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual preparation for Christmas\, join us v ia zoom to recite Evening Prayer together on the four Mondays of Advent. E ach week will be hosted by one of the Lay Carmelite communities in Austral ia. No prior experience of praying the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Chu rch at prayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly ca lled now\, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opport unity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercessi on\, sorrow and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them intimately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but d eal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and h is people\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open for encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Li turgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the i ntercessions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the p rayers of Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He i s with us as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to b e with us on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Advent: 2 December\, 9th December\, 16th December and 23rd December.\n\ nZoom link\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83695706952?pwd=3gynXoCq3CaaHhNmVf OTTta4WGMrLU.1\n\nMeeting ID: 836 9570 6952\n\nPasscode: 841120\n\nIMPORTA NT NOTICE\n\nIf you appreciate that The Carmelite Centre Melbourne is prov iding this event please consider contributing to the ongoing costs (such a s a zoom licence) associated with providing such events.\n\nPlease help us continue our work by donating here.\n\nMONTHLY NEWSLETTER\n\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with event for the coming month\, pl ease send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Subscribe" space at the bottom of the home page. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1741@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T124500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T143000 DTSTAMP:20241202T091021Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/advent-centering-pr ayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-3-december-2024/ SUMMARY:in person: Advent Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 3 De cember\, 12:45 pm MALONE ROOM DESCRIPTION:DUE TO FORECAST RAIN THIS EVENT WILL BE IN THE MALONE ROOM.\n\n 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park. First door on the left.\n\nKathryn wi ll lead a Centering Prayer Meditation on the theme of Advent. Please arriv e at 12:45 for a 1:00 start. We will share a cuppa and end of year/Christm as celebration afterwards. Please bring a plate to share.  Thank you.\n\n WALKING MEDITATION POSTPONE TO FEBRUARY 2025\n\nTUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2025 we will meet for a walking meditation in the park in Ferrars Street South Me lbourne. We will gather at the entrance on Ferrars Street under the large Oak tree at 12:45 pm. The walk will be followed by a shared 'New Year' pic nic.  All welcome. This could be a perfect time to bring and introduce a friend to the group to share the time with us.  If the weather is not sui table we will meet as usual in the Malone room.\n\nKathryn Pile writes:\n\ nThe aim of our walk is to deepen our relationship with God through Nature \, experience the health and wellbeing aspects of meditation\, and the joy of walking in contemplative silence. The Gardens are compact and we will make five stops on our way around. The stops are mostly in places where ex isting bench seats are placed for those who may like to sit along the way. The walk will take approximately 30 minutes and will be followed by a sha red 'New Year' picnic in the Gardens.\n\nWe will gather at the entrance on Ferrars Street under the large Oak tree at 12:45 pm. I will set up our pi cnic spot with a rug and some chairs beforehand\, at 12 pm at the  Montag ue end of the Gardens\, the south west end\, and be there until 12:30 for those who may like to leave any food (in sealed containers) or belongings there\, before we start. There is parking around the gardens\, and public transport and facilities along Ferrars and Montague Streets.\n\nPlease let me know if you are able to attend\, or if you have any questions. In the event of inhospitable weather\, for those who have indicated they can come \, I will contact you early on the day so that we can meet in the Malone R oom at the Carmelite Center as usual\, to share our meditation and  picni c.\n\nLove and every blessing\, Kathryn Pile\, Meditation Leader.\n\nBy jo ining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\nLiab ility Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the bl og sometime in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly ema il reminder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentre melbourne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws o n the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using them es from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond li mited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\ , a practice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence and so deepening relationship with God.\n\nC entering Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist he r to meet the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic chur ches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opp ortunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Catholic Theological College – University of Divinity.\n\n \;\n\ nWe ask a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providi ng our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/carmcentremelbourne\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/open-door-carmelite-hall.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1781@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T174500 DTSTAMP:20241004T071328Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-12-03/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1752@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241204T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241204T120000 DTSTAMP:20241127T215834Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-john-of-the-cross-patricia-greene-wednesday-4-december/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, Saint John the poet and lover o f nature with Patricia Greene\, Wednesday 4 December\, 10.30 - 12 noon DESCRIPTION:This session will look at the journey of John of the Cross that led him to the Carmelites where he would be an inspiring light in the dar kness for all who journeyed in the spiritual pursuit of the Beloved. The m ain focus will on his love for the beauty of nature from which he derived inspiration for his poetry. Reference is made to The Song of Solomon where he found that a tenderness was met for his Beloved and which led him to d esire union with the Beloved. His spiritual friendship with St Teresa of A vila was formative in his desire for the Carmelites to return to a stricte r observance of the Rule\, which they both pursued in a different but unif ied way.\nAll are welcome to join. Please book below and make your contrib ution to the cost of providing these events through this link to the donat ion page. Please donate to help us continue our work.\n\n\nAbout the prese nter: Patricia (Pat) Greene’s life saw her work as a registered nurse\, who taught in midwifery and community at several universities supported by her first degree in social sciences\, then a Master’s degree in Public Health.\n\nA major epiphany happened when in a second-hand bookstore\, a 1 995 edition of The Interior Castle leapt into her hands that led her on a spiritual journey that introduced her to St John of the Cross via the poem \, The Dark Night. In 2001 she undertook theology studies completing a BA in theology in 2007 and a doctoral degree in 2012. Inspired to write on bo th Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross\, several manuscripts 'Our Wilder ness Quest' based on The Night of the Senses\, and the Interior Castle\, ' Take Refuge'\, will be published in 2025 by the Carmelites in Oxford.\n\nP rior to retirement in 2010 she coordinated the aged care for the Sisters o f Mercy Perth. Now she lives in a retirement village and serves the parish of St Patrick’s Bunbury in Western Australia. In 2023\, from a ten year association with the Benedictine Sisters of Erie\, she became an oblate. Her spiritual growth is nurtured by spiritual reading\, Lectio and applyin g Benedict’s Rule to her daily life.  Patricia (Pat) Greene. OSB Obl.\n \nThe full image used for this event: an engraving of John of the Cross by Alardo de Popma (before 1617–1641)\n\n\n\n \;\n\nPlease note Melbou rne is on Day Light Savings time (AEDT). Check your local time zone.\n\nJo in Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87113263503?pwd=SXNWeUFuclRYalM 5RkN3b2kvcW5EUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 1326 3503\nPasscode: 940336\n\n \ ;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1809@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T200000 DTSTAMP:20241204T055253Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-12-0 5/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1838@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241206T110000 DTSTAMP:20241204T055832Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-12-06/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Advent Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1849@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241209T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241209T181500 DTSTAMP:20241204T054239Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-advent-lit urgy-of-the-hours-with-the-lay-carmelites-monday-9-december/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Advent Divine Office: Evening Prayer with the Lay Carmeli tes\, Monday 9 December\, 5:30 DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual preparation for Christmas\, join us v ia zoom to recite Evening Prayer together on the four Mondays of Advent. E ach week will be hosted by one of the Lay Carmelite communities in Austral ia. No prior experience of praying the Divine Office is needed. Monday 9th December is the celebration of the Immaculate Conception. (Deferred from Sunday 8th December)\n\nThe Church at prayer celebrating the Divine Office \, or as it is more commonly called now\, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opportunity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercession\, sorrow and thanksgiving using the psal ms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Je sus prayed the psalms and knew them intimately\; the psalms are poetry\, t hey use symbolic language but deal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and his people\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open for encounter with the living and lov ing God.\n\nWhen we pray the Liturgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the intercessions we can ask him to listen to us \, or sometimes they join the prayers of Jesus with our own prayers\, in o ur requests to the Father. He is with us as we ask the Spirit of comfort a nd consolation and courage to be with us on our journey… in these prayer s he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Advent: 2 December\, 9th December\, 16th December and 23rd December.\n\nZoom link\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/836 95706952?pwd=3gynXoCq3CaaHhNmVfOTTta4WGMrLU.1\n\nMeeting ID: 836 9570 6952 \n\nPasscode: 841120\n\nIMPORTANT NOTICE\n\nIf you appreciate that The Car melite Centre Melbourne is providing this event please consider contributi ng to the ongoing costs (such as a zoom licence) associated with providing such events.\n\nPlease help us continue our work by donating here.\n\nMON THLY NEWSLETTER\n\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with event for the coming month\, please send your email address to info@thecar melitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Subscribe" space at the bottom of the home page. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1782@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241210T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241210T174500 DTSTAMP:20241204T060029Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-12-10/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1810@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T200000 DTSTAMP:20241204T060111Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-12-1 2/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1839@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241213T110000 DTSTAMP:20241204T064059Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-12-13/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1850@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241216T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241216T181500 DTSTAMP:20241119T215555Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-advent-lit urgy-of-the-hours-with-the-lay-carmelites-monday-16-december/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Advent Divine Office: Evening Prayer with the Lay Carmeli tes\, Monday 16 December\, 5:30 DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual preparation for Christmas\, join us v ia zoom to recite Evening Prayer together on the four Mondays of Advent. E ach week will be hosted by one of the Lay Carmelite communities in Austral ia. No prior experience of praying the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Chu rch at prayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly ca lled now\, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opport unity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercessi on\, sorrow and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them intimately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but d eal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and h is people\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open for encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Li turgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the i ntercessions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the p rayers of Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He i s with us as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to b e with us on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Advent: 2 December\, 9th December\, 16th December and 23rd December.\n\ nZoom link\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83695706952?pwd=3gynXoCq3CaaHhNmVf OTTta4WGMrLU.1\n\nMeeting ID: 836 9570 6952\n\nPasscode: 841120\n\nIMPORTA NT NOTICE\n\nIf you appreciate that The Carmelite Centre Melbourne is prov iding this event please consider contributing to the ongoing costs (such a s a zoom licence) associated with providing such events.\n\nPlease help us continue our work by donating here.\n\nMONTHLY NEWSLETTER\n\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with event for the coming month\, pl ease send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Subscribe" space at the bottom of the home page. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1783@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T174500 DTSTAMP:20241216T011721Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2024-12-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1811@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241219T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241219T200000 DTSTAMP:20241216T011445Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/__trashed-2024-12-1 9/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1840@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241220T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241220T110000 DTSTAMP:20241216T011652Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2024-12-20/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1851@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241223T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241223T181500 DTSTAMP:20241119T215614Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-advent-lit urgy-of-the-hours-with-the-lay-carmelites-monday-23-december/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Advent Divine Office: Evening Prayer with the Lay Carmeli tes\, Monday 23 December\, 5:30 DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual preparation for Christmas\, join us v ia zoom to recite Evening Prayer together on the four Mondays of Advent. E ach week will be hosted by one of the Lay Carmelite communities in Austral ia. No prior experience of praying the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Chu rch at prayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly ca lled now\, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opport unity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercessi on\, sorrow and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them intimately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but d eal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and h is people\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open for encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Li turgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the i ntercessions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the p rayers of Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He i s with us as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to b e with us on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Advent: 2 December\, 9th December\, 16th December and 23rd December.\n\ nZoom link\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83695706952?pwd=3gynXoCq3CaaHhNmVf OTTta4WGMrLU.1\n\nMeeting ID: 836 9570 6952\n\nPasscode: 841120\n\nIMPORTA NT NOTICE\n\nIf you appreciate that The Carmelite Centre Melbourne is prov iding this event please consider contributing to the ongoing costs (such a s a zoom licence) associated with providing such events.\n\nPlease help us continue our work by donating here.\n\nMONTHLY NEWSLETTER\n\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with event for the coming month\, pl ease send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Subscribe" space at the bottom of the home page. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2025@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241223T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241223T181500 DTSTAMP:20250214T070315Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/lenten-evening-pray er-10-march-530/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lenten Divine Office: Evening Prayer with the Lay Carmeli tes\, Monday 10 March\, 5:30 DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual practice during Lent\, join us via zo om to recite Evening Prayer together on the six Mondays of Lent. Each week will be hosted by one of the Lay Carmelite communities in Australia. No p rior experience of praying the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Church at p rayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly called now \, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opportunity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercession\, sor row and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them int imately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but deal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and his peopl e\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open fo r encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Liturgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the intercess ions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the prayers o f Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He is with u s as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to be with u s on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Lent: 10 March\, 17 March\, 24 March\, 7 April and 14 April.\n\nZoom link\n\nco ming soon\n\nIMPORTANT NOTICE\n\nIf you appreciate that The Carmelite Cent re Melbourne is providing this event please consider contributing to the o ngoing costs (such as a zoom licence\, website hosting and maitenance) ass ociated with providing such events.\n\nPlease help us continue our work by donating here.\n\nMONTHLY NEWSLETTER\n\nIf you would like to receive a mo nthly newsletter with event for the coming month\, please send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Subscribe" space at the bottom of the home page of the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1852@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne;VALUE=DATE:20250101 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne;VALUE=DATE:20250201 DTSTAMP:20250127T224220Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/2025-at-a-glance/ SUMMARY:2025 at a glance - an overview of the 2025 program DESCRIPTION:The Carmelite Centre Melbourne - Facilitating Spiritual Journey s\nThis is an overview of the year. More details of each of these events w ill be given on the website closer to the event.\nWEEKLY 2025\n~ Prayer Me ditation every Tuesday 5pm on zoom begins 14 January\nhttps://www.thecarme litecentremelbourne.org/support/#ChristianMeditation\n\n~ Lectio Divina ev ery Friday 10am on zoom begins 17 January – on-line resources available https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/support/#Lectio\nAugust 2024 b log: Lectio Divina: an inspiring way to start the day\n\n~ Carmelite Libra ry re-opens Tuesday 28 January 10am – 3pm\nhttps://www.thecarmelitecentr emelbourne.org/support/#Library\n\n~ Meditation every Thursday 7pm in the Malone Room begins 6 February – on-line resources available\nhttps://www .thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/support/#Meditation\nREGULARLY beginning in February\n~ Centering Prayer – 1st Tuesday of the month in the Malone Room – available on the blog after the event\nSeptember 2024: Practicin g Presence - Centering Prayer Meditation\n\n~ Contemplative Walk – 2nd T uesday of the month in Middle Park\n\n~ Carmelite Conversation on zoom – 2nd Wednesday of the month – available on the blog after the event. Cli ck links below for two examples.\nSeptember 2024: Saint Titus Brandsma - M ystery of God's Nearness with Daryl Moresco OCarm\nAugust 2024: Discernmen t on the Carmelite Way with Matthew Tonini OCarm\nJuly 2024: SaintThérès e of Lisieux: Radiant Light for Theology with Dr Michelle Jones\n\n~ Scrip ture Study Group on zoom – 3rd Tuesday of the month – Acts of the Apos tles in 2025\nBlog entry: Study Group on St Paul's Letter to the Romans\n\ n~ Eco Spirituality Reading Circle on zoom – 3rd Tuesday every second mo nth (Feb\, April etc and Nov)\nNovember 2024: Eco-spirituality blog entry - inspiring and challenging\n\n~ Gathering – last Friday of the month – hospitality and community event\n\n~ Divine Office Evening Prayer on z oom – Monday’s in Lent and Advent\n2025 Dates\nFebruary\nTues 04 ~ Cen tering Prayer 1pm in the Malone Room [Walking Meditation (Centering Prayer ) 1pm in South Melbourne park (delayed due to forecast of 37 degrees)\n\nT ues 11 ~ Contemplative Walk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nWed 12 ~ Carmelite Co nversation 10.30am on zoom\n\nTues 18 ~ Scripture Study Group: The Acts of the Apostles 1.30pm on zoom\n\nTues 18 ~ Eco Spirituality Reading Circle 5pm on zoom\n\nFriday 28 ~ Monthly Gathering 11.30am in the Library\nMarch \nTues 04 ~ Centering Prayer 1pm in the Malone Room\n\nWed 05 ~ ASH WEDNES DAY\n\nMon 10 ~ Lenten Evening Prayer 5.30pm on zoom\n\nTues 11 ~ Contempl ative Walk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nWed 12 ~ Carmelite Conversation 10.30a m on zoom\n\nMon 17 ~ Lenten Evening Prayer 5.30pm on zoom\n\nTues 18 ~ Sc ripture Study Group: The Acts of the Apostles 1.30pm on zoom\n\nMon 24 ~ L enten Evening Prayer 5.30pm on zoom\n\nFriday 28 ~ Monthly Gathering 11.30 am in the Library\nApril\nTues 01 ~ Centering Prayer 1pm in the Malone Roo m\n\nMon 07 ~ Lenten Evening Prayer 5.30pm on zoom\n\nTues 08 ~ Contemplat ive Walk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nWed 09 ~ Carmelite Conversation 10.30am on zoom\n\nMon 14 ~ Lenten Evening Prayer 5.30pm on zoom\n\nTues 15 ~ Scri pture Study Group: The Acts of the Apostles 1.30pm on zoom\n\nTues 15 ~ Ec o Spirituality Reading Circle 5pm on zoom\n\nThur 17 ~ Easter Triduum begi ns\n\nFriday 25 ~ NO Monthly Gathering PUBLIC HOLIDAY\nMay\nTues 06 ~ Autu mn Walking Meditation (Centering Prayer) 1pm in South Melbourne park (weat her permitting)\n\nTues 13 ~ Contemplative Walk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nW ed 14 ~ Carmelite Conversation 10.30am on zoom\n\nTues 20 ~ Scripture Stud y Group: The Acts of the Apostles 1.30pm on zoom\n\nFriday 30 ~ Monthly Ga thering 11.30am in the Library\nJune\nTues 03 ~ Centering Prayer 1pm in th e Malone Room\n\nTues 10 ~ Contemplative Walk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nWed 11 ~ Carmelite Conversation 10.30am on zoom\n\nTues 17 ~ Scripture Study Group: The Acts of the Apostles 1.30pm on zoom\n\nTues 17 ~ Eco Spirituali ty Reading Circle 5pm on zoom\n\nFriday 27 ~ Monthly Gathering 11.30am in the Library\nJuly\nTues 01 ~ Centering Prayer 1pm in the Malone Room\n\nTu es 08 ~ Contemplative Walk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nWed 09 ~ Carmelite Con versation 10.30am on zoom\n\nTues 15 ~ Scripture Study Group: The Acts of the Apostles 1.30pm on zoom\n\nFriday 25 ~ Monthly Gathering 11.30am in th e Library\nAugust\nTues 05 ~ Centering Prayer 1pm in the Malone Room\n\nTu es 12 ~ Contemplative Walk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nWed 13 ~ Carmelite Con versation 10.30am on zoom\n\nTues 19 ~ Scripture Study Group: The Acts of the Apostles 1.30pm on zoom\n\nTues 15 ~ Eco Spirituality Reading Circle 5 pm on zoom\n\nFriday 29 ~ Monthly Gathering 11.30am in the Library\nSeptem ber\nTues 02 ~ Centering Prayer 1pm in the Malone Room\n\nTues 09 ~ Contem plative Walk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nWed 10 ~ Carmelite Conversation 10.3 0am on zoom\n\nTues 20 ~ Scripture Study Group: The Acts of the Apostles 1 .30pm on zoom\n\nFriday 26 ~ NO Monthly Gathering PUBLIC HOLIDAY\nOctober\ nTues 07 ~ Centering Prayer 1pm in the Malone Room\n\nWed 08 ~ Carmelite C onversation 10.30am on zoom\n\nTues 14 ~ Contemplative Walk 9.30am in Midd le Park\n\nTues 21 ~ Scripture Study Group: The Acts of the Apostles 1.30p m on zoom (last session)\n\nTues 21 ~ Eco Spirituality Reading Circle 5pm on zoom\n\nFriday 31 ~ Monthly Gathering 11.30am in the Library\nNovember\ nTues 04 ~ NO Centering Prayer PUBLIC HOLIDAY\n\nTues 11 ~ Contemplative W alk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nWed 12 ~ Carmelite Conversation 10.30am on zo om\n\nTues 18 ~ Eco Spirituality Reading Circle 5pm on zoom\n\nFriday 28 ~ Monthly Gathering 11.30am in the Library\nDecember\nTues 02 ~ Walking Med itation (Centering Prayer) 1pm in South Melbourne park (weather permitting )\n\nTues 09 ~ Contemplative Walk 9.30am in Middle Park\n\nWed 10 ~ Carmel ite Conversation 10.30 on zoom\n\n \;\n\nSupport on the Journey\n\n~ S piritual Direction by appointment zoom or in person\nhttps://www.thecarmel itecentremelbourne.org/support-on-the-journey/#SpiritualDirection\n\n~ Pas toral Supervision by appointment zoom or in person\nhttps://www.thecarmeli tecentremelbourne.org/support-on-the-journey/#PastoralSupervision\n\n~ Car melite Library open Tuesday 10am – 3pm from 28 January\nhttps://www.thec armelitecentremelbourne.org/support/#Library\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Exploring-the-Carmelite-tradition-250x250-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1856@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne;VALUE=DATE:20250101 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne;VALUE=DATE:20250125 DTSTAMP:20250102T221232Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/seeking-a-new-leade r-applications-close-friday-24-january-2025/ SUMMARY:Seeking a new Leader for The Carmelite Centre: applications close F riday 24 January 2025 DESCRIPTION:Following the retirement\, after fifteen years\, of our foundat ion Director\, the Carmelite Friars are seeking a new leader to continue d eveloping this important ministry into the future.  The role of Leader fo cuses on facilitating spiritual journeys in the Carmelite tradition of con templation\, service and hospitality with the world.\n\nThe Carmelite Cent re delivers a range of spirituality programs via both in-person and online based programs.  Individual programs are volunteer-led\, and operate on a range of timetables.  Further information about the Centre’s programs are available at www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nThe position is o ffered at ten hours per week\, at an hourly rate of $59.  It is a part-ti me contract position\, which includes holiday pay\, sick leave and superan nuation.\n\nApplications are open to both lay persons and professed religi ous.  It is envisaged that the Leader will be physically present for the role at our Centre in Middle Park\, however some flexibility is available. \n\nIf you have an affinity with Carmelite spirituality\, a demonstrable c ommitment to your own spiritual journey\, tertiary qualifications in a rel evant discipline\, and experience in community engagement we would love to start a conversation…\n\nThe position description can be read here.\n\n Applications close FRI 24 JAN 2025.  Interviews will be held in February\ , with a view to a March commencement.\n\nApplications should include a co vering letter which addresses the “MUST HAVE” and “WELL REGARDED” criteria established in the Position Description.\n\nApplications should b e directed to the Provincial\, Fr Bruce Clark O.Carm at: provincialoffice@ carmelites.org.au\n\nInquiries about the role may be directed to Fr David Hofman O.Carm at: communications@carmelites.org.au ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-logo-250x250-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1853@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250114T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250114T174500 DTSTAMP:20241220T092346Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:Recommences on Tuesday 14 January 2025.\nALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sess ions go for 30-40 minutes. They begin with a short reflection to lead us i nto a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. The process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day.\n\nWe hope the sessions will be a community experience wi th different people leading the meditations. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Contact us if you ar e interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meetin g\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQ T09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE \nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your gratitu de by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue provid ing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1969@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250114T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250114T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-01-14/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1854@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250117T110000 DTSTAMP:20241220T092405Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1872@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250117T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-01-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1970@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250121T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250121T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-01-21/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1857@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250121T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250121T174500 DTSTAMP:20250119T061117Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes. They begin wit h a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 min utes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any though ts or reflections. The process is a simple one and is an invitation to a s ilent and still place towards the end of the day.\n\nWe hope the sessions will be a community experience with different people leading the meditatio ns. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for u s this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPl ease join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939? pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscod e: 129738\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these ses sions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your sup port. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1860@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250124T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250124T110000 DTSTAMP:20250119T061614Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1873@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250124T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250124T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-01-24/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1863@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250128T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250128T120000 DTSTAMP:20250123T011035Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/library-opens-for-2 025-tuesday-28-january-10am-3pm/ SUMMARY:Library opens for 2025\, Tuesday 28 January\, 10am - 3pm DESCRIPTION:In 2025 the library will be open on Tuesdays from 10am to 3pm.\ n\nIf you would like to receive the month Carmelite Library newsletter ple ase email the librarian. You can read the January newsletter here.\n\nLibr ary contacts\nPhone: (03) 9682 8553\nEmail:  librarian@carmelitelibrary.o rg\n\nTo help you navigate the Carmelite Library’s information and resou rces\, the University of Divinity has created an online LibGuide. Here\, y ou will be able to see browse the collection\, read about the library and keep up to date with the latest news and titles\, and find links to resour ces and other Carmelite related websites\, all in one spot. https://divini ty.libguides.com/CarmeliteLibrary/home\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/open-door-carmelite-hall.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1971@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250128T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250128T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-01-28/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1858@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250128T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250128T174500 DTSTAMP:20250119T061208Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes. They begin wit h a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 min utes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any though ts or reflections. The process is a simple one and is an invitation to a s ilent and still place towards the end of the day.\n\nWe hope the sessions will be a community experience with different people leading the meditatio ns. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for u s this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPl ease join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939? pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscod e: 129738\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these ses sions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your sup port. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2020@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250130T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250130T180000 DTSTAMP:20250130T053236Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/test/ SUMMARY:test DESCRIPTION:This event on zoom is to test the set up for a new zoom integra tion booking system.\n\nExpress you gratitude - suggested donation $10. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1861@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250131T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250131T110000 DTSTAMP:20250119T061820Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-3/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1874@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250131T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250131T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-01-31/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1869@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T143000 DTSTAMP:20250131T062603Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-4-february-1-00pm-in-the-malo ne-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 4 February\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session begins with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scriptur e followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is foll owed by an invitation to spend time together socially.\n\nWe hope to organ ise a "Walking Meditation" in a nearby park perhaps in March or when the w eather is suitable. [The tentative February walk is not going ahead due to a forecast temperature of 37 degrees.]\n\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog sometime in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn @thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us e xperience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts as they ar ise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence and so deepening relation ship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all wit h an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their da ily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile h ere\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of medi tation to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling everyday living. A lways a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglica n and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre ev ents and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guidi ng Meditation from the Catholic Theological College – University of Divi nity.\n\n \;\n\n \;\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from a ttending these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities .  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreci ation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping u s continue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1972@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-02-04/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1859@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T174500 DTSTAMP:20250119T061316Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-4/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes. They begin wit h a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 min utes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any though ts or reflections. The process is a simple one and is an invitation to a s ilent and still place towards the end of the day.\n\nWe hope the sessions will be a community experience with different people leading the meditatio ns. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for u s this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPl ease join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939? pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscod e: 129738\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these ses sions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your sup port. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1922@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-02-06/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1875@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250207T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-02-07/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1862@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250207T110000 DTSTAMP:20250119T061935Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-4/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina - Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1867@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T110000 DTSTAMP:20250127T235123Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-11-february-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 11 February\, Middle Park\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesdays of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church a nd begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in s ilence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\ nBy joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n \nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from atten ding these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciatio n for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is l ess than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us co ntinue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1973@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-02-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1866@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T120000 DTSTAMP:20250214T073210Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-rule-mysticism-tonini-feb-2025/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations\, The Carmelite Rule: a path to m ysticism with Matthew Tonini OCarm\, Wednesday 12 February\, 10.30am DESCRIPTION:The Carmelite Rule (also known as the Rule of Saint Albert) was written over 800 years ago for a group of Christian hermits living sim ply on Mount Carmel in Israel. Despite its age\, this brief but profound R ule has inspired countless men and women to cultivate a deeply mystical an d contemplative approach to Christian living. At just over 1\,000 words\, the Carmelite Rule is the shortest religious rule in the Christian tradit ion—and it can be read in one sitting.\n\n\nIn this conversation\, we wi ll explore:\n\n A beginner’s guide to understanding the Carmelite Rule .\n Reflection on key passages of the rule\, offering insights into its p erennial wisdom.\n A discussion on how the Rule serves as a path to myst icism and inspiration for Christian living.\n\nJoin us for an engaging e xploration of how this ancient Rule can deepen your spiritual life today!\ n\nAbout the presenter: Matthew Tonini is a Carmelite friar and priest liv ing and ministering in the Carmelite Community of Coorparoo\, Queensland\, Australia. Matthew has been a presenter with Carmelite Conversations with the Carmelite Centre since 2018. He offers an engaging conversation style and reflective spaces for learning and growth in Christian life and spiri tuality.\n\n \;\n\n\n\nPlease follow the steps below to make a booking .\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT WITH YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION\n\n \;\nE XPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nPlease express your gratitude for this session by m aking a donation to The Carmelite Centre. Donations are essential for us t o continue our work.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  We appreciate your support . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-02-CC-Mystical-Rule.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1923@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250213T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-02-13/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1876@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250214T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250214T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-02-14/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1864@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T030000 DTSTAMP:20250217T065402Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/acts-study-group-tu esday-18-feb/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group be gins Tuesday 18 February\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read the Acts of the Apostles eac h month on the third Tuesday of the month.\n\nThe group will start on Tues day 18 February 2025\, 1.30 – 3pm on zoom. We will continue to meet unti l we have finished reading the Acts.\n\nBeing part of the group will requi re a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of Acts before each mo nthly meeting.\n\nMembers of the group will take turn in reading aloud sec tions of the Acts followed by open discussion. We are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an understanding of how the early Christian communities came about\, what were their concerns and how they o perated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relation ship with the Church in its role as a guide to living a Christian life.\nI f you are interested\, please contact Clare claremca@bigpond.com\n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meetings.\n \nEXPRESS YOUR GRATI TUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your gra titude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue pr oviding these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for supporting the work of The C armelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-page-in-bible.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1865@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T180000 DTSTAMP:20250209T082132Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-18-february-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 18 February\, 5 .00pm DESCRIPTION:In 2025 the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle will continue progr essively reading "Rooted and Rising...Voices of Courage in a Time of Clima te Crisis."  All welcome to join.\nThe February meeting we will cover the final section of our current book (Section 7) "Grief\, Love and Trees". ( Chapters 25\, 26 and 27 plus Questions to ponder and a Spiritual Practice) .\nWe will then select a new book for the remaining meetings.\n\nThe Readi ng Circles meets on the third Tuesday of the month: 18 February\, 15 April \, 17 June\, 19 August\, 21 October and 18 November.\n\nTo book or ask abo ut the activities of the group please contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael.\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\nABOUT T HE READING CIRCLE\nThis Reading Circle is for those intrigued by the conte mporary scientific story of the origins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who want to articulate a spirituality that embrace s this awareness and informs their living.\n\nThis Reading Circle seeks en counters with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of life as manifeste d in the world’s ecologies\, natural environments\, challenges brought a bout through climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-reflection\, personal prayer and group discuss ion utilizing diverse texts written by scientists\, theologians\, people o f faith and people of goodwill.\n\nIf you have an interest in a similar sp irituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2025.\nEXPR ESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please ex press your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for u s to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\n \ ;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024-Eco-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1974@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-02-18/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1924@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-02-20/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1877@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-02-21/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1975@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-02-25/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1925@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-02-27/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1878@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250228T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250228T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-02-28/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2019@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250228T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250228T130000 DTSTAMP:20250224T081859Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-28-february-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 28 February\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa an d conversations.  You may like to bring some nibbles to share. Even thoug h the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\nLook forward to seeing some of you in the li brary each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various members of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let us know you are coming:) \n\nPlease note: No gathering in April and September. Anzac Day falls on a Friday this year and last Friday in September is a public holiday.\n\n\n\ n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cuppa-and-chat-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2021@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250304T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250304T143000 DTSTAMP:20250224T081938Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-4-march-1-00pm-in-the-malone- room-2/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 4 March\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.)\n\nThe session begi ns with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scrip ture followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is f ollowed by an invitation to spend time together socially. You may like to bring some biscuits or something to share with our cuppa afterwards.\n\nWe hope to organise a "Walking Meditation" in a nearby park when the weather is suitable.\n\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog some time in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email remi nder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbour ne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the C hristian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited i ntellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a pra ctice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of bei ng in God’s Presence and so deepening relationship with God.\n\nCenterin g Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are se eking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Intr oduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to me et the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunit ies. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Cat holic Theological College – University of Divinity.\n\nEXPRESS YOUR GRAT ITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your gr atitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue p roviding these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donati on of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cak e.  Thank you for helping us continue our work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1976@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250304T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250304T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-03-04/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1926@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250306T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250306T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-03-06/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1879@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250307T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250307T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-03-07/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2028@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250310T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250310T181500 DTSTAMP:20250224T061956Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/lent-divine-office- evening-prayer-lay-carmelites-monday-10-march/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Evening Prayer for Lent with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 10 March\, 5:30pm DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual practice during Lent\, join us via zo om to recite Evening Prayer together on the six Mondays of Lent. This week ly prayer is hosted by the Lay Carmelite Council. No prior experience of p raying Evening Prayer from the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Church at p rayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly called now \, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opportunity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercession\, sor row and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them int imately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but deal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and his peopl e\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open fo r encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Liturgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the intercess ions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the prayers o f Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He is with u s as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to be with u s on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Lent: 10 March\, 17 March\, 24 March\, 31 March\, 7 April\, 14 April\nPlease ch eck your time zone - this event is listed as 5.30 pm on Mondays in Melbour ne.\nZoom link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85164340674?pwd=DAaY7XD8MMNEPyvb 4iXNCHIqC4v4DA.1\n\nMeeting ID: 851 6434 0674\n\nPasscode: 080244gf\nMONTH LY NEWSLETTER\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with Carm elite Centre events for the coming month\, please send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Sub scribe" space at the bottom of the home page on the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2034@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250311T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250311T110000 DTSTAMP:20250224T083300Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-11-march-middle-park-9-30am-2/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 11 March\, Middle Park\, 9. 30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesdays of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church a nd begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in s ilence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\ nBy joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n \nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from atten ding these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciatio n for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is l ess than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us co ntinue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1977@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250311T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250311T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-03-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2027@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T120000 DTSTAMP:20250310T070917Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ion-daryl-moresco-wed-12-march-1030am/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversation\, Experience in Vietnam and Prayer in the Carmelite Tradition with Daryl Moresco OCarm\, Wednesday 12 March\ , 10:30am - 12noon. DESCRIPTION:Recently\, Br Daryl was in Vietnam giving a series of talks on Prayer in the Carmelite Tradition to 25 friars in formation during their a nnual Carmelite Studies Week. This conversation will highlight some of the topics presented such as the Practice of the Presence of God by Br Lawren ce of the Resurrection and Aspirative Prayer by John of St Samson and incl ude some pictures and highlights from the Carmelite Studies Week.\n\nBr Da ryl Moresco\, O.Carm. returned home to Australia in July\, 2024. Prior to this\, he was the Managing Director of the Center for Carmelite Studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington\, DC.  Br Daryl also se rved as Novice Director for the U.S. Province of the Most Pure Heart of Ma ry from 2017- 2020 and Director of Pre-Novitiate Formation from 2007-2017.  Br Daryl was born in Wonthaggi\, Australia.  He went to the U.S. to st udy Carmelite Spirituality in 2001. He is a spiritual director\, retreat d irector\, and workshop facilitator.  Br Daryl has a passion for promoting the richness and depth of Carmelite Spirituality.  He is also an icon wr iter and hopes to offer icon writing classes in the future.\nBOOKING ESSEN TIAL\nPlease follow the steps below to make a booking.\n\nTHE 'Join Meetin g' LINK FOR ZOOM WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOU BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL.\n\nTh e link you receive when your booking is confirmed will enable you to join the zoom session.\nPLEASE NOTE This event is hosted in Melbourne\, Austral ia at 10:30am. Please adjust for your time zone if needed.\nEXPRESS YOUR G RATITUDE\nPlease express your gratitude for this session by making a donat ion to The Carmelite Centre. Donations are essential for us to continue ou r work. We suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the co st of a cafe coffee and cake.  We appreciate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/CentPrayer1Dec.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1927@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T200000 DTSTAMP:20250311T091930Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-03-13/ SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO THE GRAND PRIX NOISE AND TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS\ n\nMeditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on e very Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you ente r from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience meditation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditation is a w ay to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-day aware ness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\n Please make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue ou r work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\ n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1880@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250314T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250314T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-03-14/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2029@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250317T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250317T181500 DTSTAMP:20250224T061934Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lent-divin e-office-evening-prayer-with-the-lay-carmelites-monday-17-march-530/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Evening Prayer for Lent with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 17 March\, 5:30pm DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual practice during Lent\, join us via zo om to recite Evening Prayer together on the six Mondays of Lent. This week ly prayer is hosted by the Lay Carmelite Council. No prior experience of p raying Evening Prayer from the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Church at p rayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly called now \, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opportunity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercession\, sor row and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them int imately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but deal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and his peopl e\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open fo r encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Liturgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the intercess ions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the prayers o f Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He is with u s as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to be with u s on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Lent: 10 March\, 17 March\, 24 March\, 31 March\, 7 April\, 14 April\nPlease ch eck your time zone - this event is listed as 5.30 pm on Mondays in Melbour ne.\nZoom link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85164340674?pwd=DAaY7XD8MMNEPyvb 4iXNCHIqC4v4DA.1\n\nMeeting ID: 851 6434 0674\n\nPasscode: 080244gf\nMONTH LY NEWSLETTER\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with Carm elite Centre events for the coming month\, please send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Sub scribe" space at the bottom of the home page on the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2038@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne;VALUE=DATE:20250318 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne;VALUE=DATE:20250419 DTSTAMP:20250423T043635Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/new-carmelite-centr e-leaders/ SUMMARY:New Carmelite Centre Leaders - Welcome to Luke and Br Daryl DESCRIPTION:The Carmelites of Australia &\; Timor-Leste have announced t he appointment of Mr Luke Edwards as the new leader of The Carmelite Centr e and Br Daryl Moresco as the Carmelite Delegate for the Centre.\nLuke com es with a background in education\, spirituality and psychology. He has be en responsible for designing creative responses in developing various form ation and pastoral care programs in schools\, hospitals and other church e ntities.\nDaryl\, recently returned to Australia after 25 years in the US\ , has worked in education\, formation and spirituality ministries. Most re cently he served as Managing Director of the Centre of Carmelite Studies a t the Catholic University of America in Washington\, DC.\nA management com mittee\, yet to be appointed\, will support Luke and Daryl in their minist ry at The Carmelite Centre.\nOur Mission is to bring the essence of the Ca rmelite tradition of contemplation\, service and hospitality to the commun ity through a range of spirituality based programs and experiences. The Ca rmelite tradition honours the individual\, embraces community and welcomes people who seek spiritual and personal enrichment.\nOur Purpose is to fac ilitate spiritual journeys\, growth and community by encouraging contempla tion\, independent and free thinking\, and an attitude of simplicity\, hum ility and gratitude.\nThe Carmelite Centre offers a variety of programs in cluding Lectio Divina\, Prayer Meditation\, Centering Prayer\, Carmelite C onversations\, Eco-Spirituality Reading Group\, Scripture Study Circle as well as opportunities for Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Supervision.\nW e wish Luke and Daryl well in their ministry at The Carmelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-03-Luke-and-Daryl-square.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2024@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T030000 DTSTAMP:20250224T064219Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/the-acts-of-the-apo stles-tuesday-18-march/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group\, Tuesday 18 March\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles each month on the third Tuesday. The group started on Tuesday 18 February and covered Chapter 1. We will continue to meet monthly until we have finished progressively reading the Acts.\n\nBeing part of the group w ill require a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of Acts befor e each monthly meeting.\n\nMembers of the group will take turn in reading aloud sections of the Acts followed by open discussion. We are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an understanding of how t he early Christian communities came about\, what were their concerns and h ow they operated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relationship with the Church in its role as a guide to living a Christian life.\nIf you are interested\, please contact Clare claremca@bigpond.com\ n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meetings.\n \nEXPRESS Y OUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us co ntinue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for supporting the work of The Carmelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-page-in-bible.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1978@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-03-18/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1928@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T200000 DTSTAMP:20250320T042133Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-03-20/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medit ation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditatio n is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to-d ay awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflecti ons and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog h ere.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us con tinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1881@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T110000 DTSTAMP:20250320T042353Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-03-21/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2030@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T181500 DTSTAMP:20250224T061911Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/lent-divine-office- evening-prayer-lay-carmelites-24-march-530/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Evening Prayer for Lent with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 24 March\, 5:30pm DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual practice during Lent\, join us via zo om to recite Evening Prayer together on the six Mondays of Lent. This week ly prayer is hosted by the Lay Carmelite Council. No prior experience of p raying Evening Prayer from the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Church at p rayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly called now \, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opportunity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercession\, sor row and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them int imately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but deal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and his peopl e\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open fo r encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Liturgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the intercess ions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the prayers o f Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He is with u s as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to be with u s on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Lent: 10 March\, 17 March\, 24 March\, 31 March\, 7 April\, 14 April\nPlease ch eck your time zone - this event is listed as 5.30 pm on Mondays in Melbour ne.\nZoom link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85164340674?pwd=DAaY7XD8MMNEPyvb 4iXNCHIqC4v4DA.1\n\nMeeting ID: 851 6434 0674\n\nPasscode: 080244gf\nMONTH LY NEWSLETTER\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with Carm elite Centre events for the coming month\, please send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Sub scribe" space at the bottom of the home page on the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1979@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T174500 DTSTAMP:20250320T042249Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-03-25/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThese meditation sessions go for 30-40 minutes and include a s hort reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. There is opportunity at the end to ‘gather’ and share any thoughts or reflections. We hope the sessions will be a community experience with dif ferent people leading the meditations.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Ple ase join us.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?p wd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode : 129738\n\nPlease let us know if you are available to lead some meditatio ns for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any question s\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of event s. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1929@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-03-27/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1882@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250328T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250328T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-03-28/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2035@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250328T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250328T130000 DTSTAMP:20250324T103130Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-28-march-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Gathering\, Friday 28 March\, 11.30am - 1pm Come along and meet Luke DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa an d conversations.  You may like to bring some nibbles to share or bring al ong your own lunch. Even though the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\nLook forward t o seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various members of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us t o let us know you are coming:)\n\nPlease note: No gathering in April and S eptember. Anzac Day falls on a Friday this year and last Friday in Septemb er is a public holiday.\n\nPhotos from the February gathering.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cuppa-and-chat-pic.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2031@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250331T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250331T181500 DTSTAMP:20250224T061849Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/lent-divine-office- evening-prayee-lay-carmelites-31-march-530/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Evening Prayer for Lent with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 31 March\, 5:30pm DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual practice during Lent\, join us via zo om to recite Evening Prayer together on the six Mondays of Lent. This week ly prayer is hosted by the Lay Carmelite Council. No prior experience of p raying Evening Prayer from the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Church at p rayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly called now \, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opportunity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercession\, sor row and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them int imately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but deal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and his peopl e\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open fo r encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Liturgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the intercess ions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the prayers o f Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He is with u s as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to be with u s on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Lent: 10 March\, 17 March\, 24 March\, 31 March\, 7 April\, 14 April\nPlease ch eck your time zone - this event is listed as 5.30 pm on Mondays in Melbour ne.\nZoom link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85164340674?pwd=DAaY7XD8MMNEPyvb 4iXNCHIqC4v4DA.1\n\nMeeting ID: 851 6434 0674\n\nPasscode: 080244gf\nMONTH LY NEWSLETTER\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with Carm elite Centre events for the coming month\, please send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Sub scribe" space at the bottom of the home page on the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2022@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T143000 DTSTAMP:20250214T070745Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-1-april-1-00pm-in-the-malone- room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 1 April\, 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.)\n\nThe session begi ns with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scrip ture followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is f ollowed by an invitation to spend time together socially. You may like to bring some biscuits or something to share with our cuppa afterwards.\n\nWe hope to organise a "Walking Meditation" in a nearby park when the weather is suitable.\n\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog some time in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email remi nder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbour ne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the C hristian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited i ntellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a pra ctice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of bei ng in God’s Presence and so deepening relationship with God.\n\nCenterin g Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are se eking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Intr oduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to me et the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunit ies. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Cat holic Theological College – University of Divinity.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATIT UDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your grat itude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue pro viding these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue o ur work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.   Thank you for helping us continue our work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1980@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-04-01/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1930@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-04-03/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1883@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-04-04/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2032@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250407T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250407T181500 DTSTAMP:20250224T061829Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/lent-divine-office- evening-prayer-lay-carmelites-7-april-530/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Evening Prayer for Lent with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 7 April\, 5:30pm DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual practice during Lent\, join us via zo om to recite Evening Prayer together on the six Mondays of Lent. This week ly prayer is hosted by the Lay Carmelite Council. No prior experience of p raying Evening Prayer from the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Church at p rayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly called now \, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opportunity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercession\, sor row and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them int imately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but deal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and his peopl e\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open fo r encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Liturgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the intercess ions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the prayers o f Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He is with u s as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to be with u s on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Lent: 10 March\, 17 March\, 24 March\, 31 March\, 7 April\, 14 April\nPlease ch eck your time zone - this event is listed as 5.30 pm on Mondays in Melbour ne.\nZoom link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85164340674?pwd=DAaY7XD8MMNEPyvb 4iXNCHIqC4v4DA.1\n\nMeeting ID: 851 6434 0674\n\nPasscode: 080244gf\nMONTH LY NEWSLETTER\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with Carm elite Centre events for the coming month\, please send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Sub scribe" space at the bottom of the home page on the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250408T110000 DTSTAMP:20250324T011005Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-8-april-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 8 April\, Middle Park\, 9.3 0am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesdays of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church a nd begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in s ilence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\ nBy joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n \nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from atten ding these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciatio n for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is l ess than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us co ntinue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1981@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250408T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-04-08/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2036@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T120000 DTSTAMP:20250407T012528Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversation-mystical-hope-with-bernadette-micallef-wednesday-9-april-1030 am-12noon/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversation\, The Doorway to Mystical Hope wit h Bernadette Micallef\, Wednesday 9 April\, 10:30am - 12noon. DESCRIPTION:With Holy Week and the celebration of Easter approaching\, this Carmelite Conversation is incorporating the theme of the 2025 Jubilee Yea r "Pilgrims of Hope" and reflections on "Mystical Hope."  How do we 'acce ss' and foster the hope that does not disappoint? It will consider the sou rce of our hope and thoughts expressed by various Carmelite writers on the Divine Indwelling.  It will invite conversation in response in relation to our own experiences\, our call to be pilgrims of hope and the challenge s of living in today's world.\n\nThe Papal document announcing the Jubilee Year is called "Spes non confundit" which means: "Hope does not disappoin t" (Romans 5:5) This document can be found here.\n\nThe title "Mystical Ho pe" comes a book by the same name by Cynthia Bourgeault. It describes "how to recognize hope in our own lives\, where it comes from\, how to deepen it through prayer\, and how to carry it into the world as a source of stre ngth and renewal."\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Bernadette has a long histo ry of engagement with Carmelite Spirituality.  She has been working at th e Carmelite Centre as a Spiritual Director since 2012 and also later as th e Planning Co-ordinator and Website Administrator. She has presented a num ber of Carmelite Conversations over the years. In 2024 she completed a Mas ter of Spirituality at the University of Divinity.\n\n \;\nBOOKING ESS ENTIAL\nPlease follow the steps below to make a booking.\n\nTHE 'Join Meet ing' LINK FOR ZOOM WILL BE EMAILED WITH YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL.\n \nThe link you receive when your booking is confirmed will enable you to j oin the zoom session.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nPlease express your gratitu de for this session by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre. Donation s are essential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  We ap preciate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-04-CC-open-door.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1931@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-04-10/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1884@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250411T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250411T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-04-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2033@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T181500 DTSTAMP:20250402T223016Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/lent-divine-office- evening-prayer-lay-carmelites-14-april-530/ SUMMARY:REPLACED: Evening Prayer for Lent with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 14 April\, 5:30pm DESCRIPTION:In place of the Evening Prayer which has been held on every Mon day in Lent\, this week\, the Monday of Holy Week\, the Lay Carmelites inv ite you to join The Way of the Cross.\n\nClick this link to go to that eve nt.\n\nIt is a different zoom link from the one used for Evening Prayer.\n Please check your time zone - this event is listed as 5.30 pm on Mondays i n Melbourne.\n \;\nMONTHLY NEWSLETTER\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with Carmelite Centre events for the coming month\, ple ase send your email address to info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Subscribe" space at the bottom of the home page o n the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2043@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T181500 DTSTAMP:20250402T222506Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-way-of-the -cross-with-the-lay-carmelites-monday-14-april-530pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Way of the Cross with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 14 Apri l\, 5:30pm DESCRIPTION:In place of the Evening Prayer which has been held on every Mon day in Lent\, this week\, the Monday of Holy Week\, the Lay Carmelites inv ite you to join The Way of the Cross.\nPlease check your time zone - this event is listed as 5.30 pm on Mondays in Melbourne. Day Light Savings has now ended.\n\nZoom link\nClick here to join the zoom meeting\nMeeting ID: 584 720 3845\nPasscode: 080244gf\n\n \;\nMONTHLY NEWSLETTER\nIf you wo uld like to receive a monthly newsletter with Carmelite Centre events for the coming month\, please send your email address to info@thecarmelitecent remelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Subscribe" space at the bot tom of the home page on the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Way-of-the-Cross.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2039@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T030000 DTSTAMP:20250324T011704Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-th e-acts-of-the-apostles-monthly-study-group-tuesday-15-april-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group\, Tuesday 15 April 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles each month on the third Tuesday. The group started on Tuesday 18 February and began reading Acts. We will continue to meet monthly until we have finished progressively reading the Acts of the Apostles\n\nBeing par t of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant par ts of Acts before each monthly meeting.\n\nMembers of the group will take turn in reading aloud sections of the Acts followed by open discussion. We are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an unders tanding of how the early Christian communities came about\, what were thei r concerns and how they operated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relationship with the Church in its role as a guide to li ving a Christian life.\nIf you are interested\, please contact Clare clare mca@bigpond.com\n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meetings .\n \nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these session s please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Cent re to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are esse ntial for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per sessio n which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for sup porting the work of The Carmelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-page-in-bible.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2026@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T180000 DTSTAMP:20250327T045834Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-15-april-5-00pm-2/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 15 April\, 5.00 pm DESCRIPTION:The April meeting will being discussing the book Finding the Mo ther Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard. As prep aration for our reading and discussion we suggest you read the Introductio n and Chapters 1 and 2. This will involve reading approximately 50 pages o r as many pages as you can manage in your time available.\n\n\nThe Reading Circles meets on the third Tuesday every second month. In 2025 the dates are 18 February\, 15 April\, 17 June\, 19 August\, 21 October and 18 Novem ber.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group please contact th e Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael. The y will provide the zoom link for the meetings.\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE \nThis Reading Circle is for those intrigued by the contemporary scientifi c story of the origins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who want to articulate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs their living.\nThis Reading Circle seeks encounters with the D ivine and the spiritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natural environments\, challenges brought about through climat e change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through readin g\, self-reflection\, personal prayer and group discussion utilizing diver se texts written by scientists\, theologians\, people of faith and people of goodwill.\n\nIf you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2025.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\ nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your gratitud e by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providi ng these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our w ork. With much appreciation for your support.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n&nb sp\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-Eco-wisdom-of-the-forest.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1982@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-04-15/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1932@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250417T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250417T200000 DTSTAMP:20250417T050705Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-04-17/ SUMMARY:NO MEDITATION ON HOLY THURSDAY 17 April. Resumes 24 April DESCRIPTION:NO MEDITATION ON HOLY THURSDAY 17 April 2025 Resumes Thursday 2 4 April.\n\nMeditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience medi tation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditati on is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to- day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflect ions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nPlease make a donation here to The Carmelite Centre to help us co ntinue our work. Thank you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\ n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1885@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250418T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250418T110000 DTSTAMP:20250417T050634Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-04-18/ SUMMARY:NO Lectio Divina on GOOD FRIDAY 18 April. Resumes 25 April DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2057@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne;VALUE=DATE:20250422 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne;VALUE=DATE:20250531 DTSTAMP:20250423T042033Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/harnessing-the-voic e-of-our-community/ SUMMARY:Harnessing the voice of our community - video - survey closes Mon 2 6 May DESCRIPTION:Communication for Luke Edwards\, Leader – The Carmelite Centr e Melbourne.\nI Want to Hear From You.\nGreetings all\,\n\nAs I begin my t ime as Leader of The Carmelite Centre Melbourne (TCCM)\, I am very keen to provide an opportunity for you to share what you value about TCCM as well as any hopes you have for the future.\n\nYou can view a short video intro ducing myself and extending a general invitation for the TCCM community to participate in sharing their voice about what they value and what they ho pe for. View the video of Luke here.\n\nYou can add your voice as we conti nue our efforts to facilitate spiritual journeys in the Carmelite Traditio n in the following ways:\n\n Complete an online survey. Click here to acc ess the survey. The survey will close Monday 26th May.\n Participate in a n in person dialogue facilitated by me\, on Friday 30th May at The Carmeli te Centre Melbourne (Library)\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park Victor ia\, from 11.00am to 1.00pm.  Send RSVP to luke@thecarmelitecentremelbour ne.org\n Organise an in person or online 30 minute meeting with me to dis cuss what you value and what you hope for. Send the details of date and ti me to luke@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nI look forward to continuing to join with you in facilitating spiritual journeys in the Carmelite Trad ition.\n\nWarmly\,\n\nLuke\n\nLeader – The Carmelite Centre Melbourne. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/listen.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1983@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250422T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250422T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-04-22/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1933@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-04-24/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1886@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-04-25/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2050@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T130000 DTSTAMP:20250423T050045Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/no-monthly-gatherin g-friday-25-april-anzac-day-public-holiday/ SUMMARY:NO Monthly Gathering\, Friday 25 April - ANZAC DAY public holiday DESCRIPTION:NO Monthly Gathering\, Friday 25 April - ANZAC DAY public holid ay\nJoin us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month between 11. 30am and 1pm.\nAn opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa and conve rsations.  You may like to bring some nibbles to share or bring along you r own lunch. Even though the library is not officially open at this time w e can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\nLook forward to seein g some of you in the library each month. These get-togethers may be hosted by various members of our Carmelite Centre community. Contact us to let u s know you are coming:)\n\nPlease note: No gathering in April and Septembe r. Anzac Day falls on a Friday this year and last Friday in September is a public holiday.\n\nPhotos from the February gathering.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/cuppa-with-friends.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1984@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-04-29/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1934@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250501T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-05-01/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1887@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250502T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250502T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-05-02/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2061@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250505T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250505T183000 DTSTAMP:20250429T114505Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-via-lucis- the-way-of-light-stations-of-the-resurrection-with-the-lay-carmelites-2025 -05-05/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Via Lucis - The Way of Light - Stations of the Resurrecti on\, with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 5 May\, 5.30pm DESCRIPTION:The Via Lucis\, the “Way of Light\,” emerges from the Tridu um liturgies in the same spirit of devotion. Also known as the "Stations o f the Resurrection" this devotion parallels the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary just as the Via Crucis\, the Way of the Cross\, complements the Sor rowful Mysteries. These stations were discovered in the Catacombs of St. C allistus in Rome.\n\nIn a fashion similar to the Via Crucis and the four p assion narratives\, the Via Lucis reflects upon the final chapters of each of the four gospels\, which narrate the appearances of the Risen Lord fro m Easter to Pentecost. Fourteen "Stations of Light" have been identified.\ n\nYou are invited to reflect using this form of prayer\, hosted by the La y Carmelites\, at 5.30 pm each Monday\, throughout the Easter Weeks leadin g to Pentecost on Sunday 8 June.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.z oom.us/j/85352835041?pwd=1Z3F9PWdG45alSnYeFkUXQ2ZJdueI0.1\n\nMeeting ID: 8 53 5283 5041\n\nPasscode: 080244gf ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/stained-glass-window-spiral.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2044@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T143000 DTSTAMP:20250429T111600Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-6-may-1-00pm-in-the-malone-ro om/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 6 May\, 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.)\n\nThe session begi ns with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scrip ture followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is f ollowed by an invitation to spend time together socially. You may like to bring some biscuits or something to share with our cuppa afterwards.\n\nWe hope to organise a "Walking Meditation" in a nearby park when the weather is suitable.\n\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog some time in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email remi nder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbour ne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the C hristian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited i ntellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a pra ctice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of bei ng in God’s Presence and so deepening relationship with God.\n\nCenterin g Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are se eking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Intr oduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to me et the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunit ies. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Cat holic Theological College – University of Divinity.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATIT UDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your grat itude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue pro viding these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue o ur work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.   Thank you for helping us continue our work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1985@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-05-06/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1935@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-05-08/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1888@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250509T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250509T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-05-09/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2062@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250512T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250512T183000 DTSTAMP:20250509T055156Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-via-lucis- the-way-of-light-stations-of-the-resurrection-with-the-lay-carmelites-2025 -05-12/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Via Lucis - The Way of Light - Stations of the Resurrecti on\, with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 12 May\, 5.30pm DESCRIPTION:The Via Lucis\, the “Way of Light\,” emerges from the Tridu um liturgies in the same spirit of devotion. Also known as the "Stations o f the Resurrection" this devotion parallels the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary just as the Via Crucis\, the Way of the Cross\, complements the Sor rowful Mysteries. These stations were discovered in the Catacombs of St. C allistus in Rome.\n\nIn a fashion similar to the Via Crucis and the four p assion narratives\, the Via Lucis reflects upon the final chapters of each of the four gospels\, which narrate the appearances of the Risen Lord fro m Easter to Pentecost. Fourteen "Stations of Light" have been identified.\ n\nYou are invited to reflect using this form of prayer\, hosted by the La y Carmelites\, at 5.30 pm each Monday\, throughout the Easter Weeks leadin g to Pentecost on Sunday 8 June.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting [Same zoom link for every week.]\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85352835041?pwd=1Z3F9PWdG45alSnY eFkUXQ2ZJdueI0.1\n\nMeeting ID: 853 5283 5041\n\nPasscode: 080244gf ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/stained-glass-window-spiral.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2041@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T110000 DTSTAMP:20250324T011232Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-13-may-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 13 May\, Middle Park\, 9.30 am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attend ing these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to T he Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  D onations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is le ss than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us con tinue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1986@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-05-13/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2037@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T120000 DTSTAMP:20250319T013809Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversation-with-denis-andrew-ocarm-wednesday-14-may-1030am-12noon/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversation\, Carmelites and the Big Questions with Denis Andrew OCarm\, Wednesday 14 May\, 10:30am - 12noon. DESCRIPTION:In this conversation Denis will lead us in an exploration of so me of the big questions. Questions related to faith in doctrine and/or God \; is the notion of a personal God central to Carmelite spirituality?\; th e problem of evil\; suffering and death\; creation/climate change\; the hi erarchy of life e.g. is it only human life that makes it to heaven or will our pets come with us? Denis will bring a Carmelite perspective to our po ndering.\n\nAbout the presenter: Denis Andrew OCarm grew up in Melbourne. He completed a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and worked for two years in a Biochemistry Lab at Melbourne University Veterinary Science school.   He Joined the Carmelites in 1972 and has been mainly involved in parish ministry in Melbourne\, Sydney and Brisbane. He has always been intereste d in the interface between science\, spirituality and society. Other inter ests include sport (athletics - distance running with Box Hill Athletics c lub) and walks both in Australia and overseas.\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\nPlease follow the steps below to make a booking.\n\nTHE 'Join Meeting' LINK FOR Z OOM WILL BE EMAILED WITH YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL.\n\nThe link you receive when your booking is confirmed will enable you to join the zoom se ssion.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nPlease express your gratitude for this ses sion by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre. Donations are essential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per session whi ch is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  We appreciate your s upport. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-05-CC-answers-sign-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1936@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-05-15/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1889@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250516T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250516T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-05-16/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2063@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T183000 DTSTAMP:20250509T055218Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-via-lucis- the-way-of-light-stations-of-the-resurrection-with-the-lay-carmelites-2025 -05-19/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Via Lucis - The Way of Light - Stations of the Resurrecti on\, with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 19 May\, 5.30pm DESCRIPTION:The Via Lucis\, the “Way of Light\,” emerges from the Tridu um liturgies in the same spirit of devotion. Also known as the "Stations o f the Resurrection" this devotion parallels the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary just as the Via Crucis\, the Way of the Cross\, complements the Sor rowful Mysteries. These stations were discovered in the Catacombs of St. C allistus in Rome.\n\nIn a fashion similar to the Via Crucis and the four p assion narratives\, the Via Lucis reflects upon the final chapters of each of the four gospels\, which narrate the appearances of the Risen Lord fro m Easter to Pentecost. Fourteen "Stations of Light" have been identified.\ n\nYou are invited to reflect using this form of prayer\, hosted by the La y Carmelites\, at 5.30 pm each Monday\, throughout the Easter Weeks leadin g to Pentecost on Sunday 8 June.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting [Same zoom link for every week.]\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85352835041?pwd=1Z3F9PWdG45alSnY eFkUXQ2ZJdueI0.1\n\nMeeting ID: 853 5283 5041\n\nPasscode: 080244gf ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/stained-glass-window-spiral.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2042@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T030000 DTSTAMP:20250417T051543Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-th e-acts-of-the-apostles-monthly-study-group-tuesday-20-may-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group\, Tuesday 20 May 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles each month on the third Tuesday. The group started on Tuesday 18 February and began reading Acts. We will continue to meet monthly until we have finished progressively reading the Acts of the Apostles.\n\nBeing pa rt of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant pa rts of Acts before each monthly meeting.\n\nMembers of the group will take turn in reading aloud sections of the Acts followed by open discussion. W e are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an under standing of how the early Christian communities came about\, what were the ir concerns and how they operated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relationship with the Church in its role as a guide to l iving a Christian life.\nIf you are interested\, please contact Clare clar emca@bigpond.com\n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meeting s.\n \nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessio ns please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Cen tre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are ess ential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per sessi on which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for su pporting the work of The Carmelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-page-in-bible.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1987@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-05-20/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1937@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-05-22/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1890@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-05-23/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2064@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T183000 DTSTAMP:20250509T055241Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-via-lucis- the-way-of-light-stations-of-the-resurrection-with-the-lay-carmelites-2025 -05-26/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Via Lucis - The Way of Light - Stations of the Resurrecti on\, with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 26 May\, 5.30pm DESCRIPTION:The Via Lucis\, the “Way of Light\,” emerges from the Tridu um liturgies in the same spirit of devotion. Also known as the "Stations o f the Resurrection" this devotion parallels the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary just as the Via Crucis\, the Way of the Cross\, complements the Sor rowful Mysteries. These stations were discovered in the Catacombs of St. C allistus in Rome.\n\nIn a fashion similar to the Via Crucis and the four p assion narratives\, the Via Lucis reflects upon the final chapters of each of the four gospels\, which narrate the appearances of the Risen Lord fro m Easter to Pentecost. Fourteen "Stations of Light" have been identified.\ n\nYou are invited to reflect using this form of prayer\, hosted by the La y Carmelites\, at 5.30 pm each Monday\, throughout the Easter Weeks leadin g to Pentecost on Sunday 8 June.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting [Same zoom link for every week.]\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85352835041?pwd=1Z3F9PWdG45alSnY eFkUXQ2ZJdueI0.1\n\nMeeting ID: 853 5283 5041\n\nPasscode: 080244gf ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/stained-glass-window-spiral.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1988@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-05-27/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1938@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-05-29/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1891@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-05-30/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2049@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T130000 DTSTAMP:20250520T003006Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-28-march-11-30am-1pm-2/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Community Social Gathering\, Friday 30 May\, 11. 30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nThis month you are invited to participate in a dialo gue facilitated by Luke\, The Carmelite Centre Leader. Luke wants to hear from you and offers this opportunity to share what you value about The Car melite Centre as well as any hopes you have for the future. Luke can be co ntacted at luke@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nThe monthly gathering i s an opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa and conversations.  Y ou may like to bring some nibbles to share or bring along your own lunch. Even though the library is not officially open at this time we can organis e for you to borrow books if needed.Look forward to seeing you in the libr ary.\n\nPlease note: No gathering in September as the last Friday in Septe mber is a public holiday.\n\nPhotos from the February gathering.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/listen.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2065@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T183000 DTSTAMP:20250509T055132Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-via-lucis- the-way-of-light-stations-of-the-resurrection-with-the-lay-carmelites-2025 -06-02/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Via Lucis - The Way of Light - Stations of the Resurrecti on\, with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday 2 June\, 5.30pm DESCRIPTION:The Via Lucis\, the “Way of Light\,” emerges from the Tridu um liturgies in the same spirit of devotion. Also known as the "Stations o f the Resurrection" this devotion parallels the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary just as the Via Crucis\, the Way of the Cross\, complements the Sor rowful Mysteries. These stations were discovered in the Catacombs of St. C allistus in Rome.\n\nIn a fashion similar to the Via Crucis and the four p assion narratives\, the Via Lucis reflects upon the final chapters of each of the four gospels\, which narrate the appearances of the Risen Lord fro m Easter to Pentecost. Fourteen "Stations of Light" have been identified.\ n\nYou are invited to reflect using this form of prayer\, hosted by the La y Carmelites\, at 5.30 pm each Monday\, throughout the Easter Weeks leadin g to Pentecost on Sunday 8 June.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.z oom.us/j/85352835041?pwd=1Z3F9PWdG45alSnYeFkUXQ2ZJdueI0.1\n\nMeeting ID: 8 53 5283 5041\n\nPasscode: 080244gf\n\n[Same zoom link for every week.] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/stained-glass-window-spiral.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2045@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250603T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250603T143000 DTSTAMP:20250531T003720Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-3-june-1-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 3 June\, 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.)\n\nThe session begi ns with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scrip ture followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is f ollowed by an invitation to spend time together socially. You may like to bring some biscuits or something to share with our cuppa afterwards.\n\nWe hope to organise a "Walking Meditation" in a nearby park when the weather is suitable.\n\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog some time in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email remi nder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbour ne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the C hristian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited i ntellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a pra ctice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of bei ng in God’s Presence and so deepening relationship with God.\n\nCenterin g Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are se eking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Intr oduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to me et the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunit ies. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Cat holic Theological College – University of Divinity.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATIT UDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your grat itude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue pro viding these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue o ur work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.   Thank you for helping us continue our work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1989@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250603T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250603T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-06-03/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1939@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-06-05/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1892@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250606T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250606T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-06-06/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2053@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T110000 DTSTAMP:20250417T053323Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-10-june-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 10 June\, Middle Park\, 9.3 0am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attend ing these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to T he Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  D onations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is le ss than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us con tinue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1990@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-06-10/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2058@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T120000 DTSTAMP:20250608T071931Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ion-gospel-john-hugh-brown/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversation\, The Spiritual Drama of the Fourt h Gospel\, with Hugh Brown OCarm\, Wednesday 11 June\, 10:30am - 12noon. DESCRIPTION:The topic for this Conversation is The Mother of Jesus and the Beloved Disciple and Their Roles in the Spiritual Drama of the Fourth Gosp el. It will be facilitated by Hugh Brown OCarm. Mary and the Beloved Disci ple appear at pivotal moments in the narrative of the Fourth Gospel. They are integral parts of the symbolic world into which the author wishes to d raw his audience so that they can understand and accept Jesus as God's Wor d and Son and the source of salvation.\n\nAbout the presenter: High Brown OCarm has worked in the areas of both tertiary and secondary education\, m ainly in the area of Scriptural Studies. Also\, he has held a position of responsibility in four parishes and\, for a time\, was both a Secondary Sc hool consultant for the Diocese of Sale as well as University Chaplain at Monash University in Gippsland. He is currently doing a Master of Theologi cal Studies at the Australian Catholic University.\n\nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\nP lease follow the steps below to make a booking.\n\nTHE 'Join Meeting' LINK FOR ZOOM WILL BE EMAILED WITH YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL.\n\nThe lin k you receive when your booking is confirmed will enable you to join the z oom session.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nPlease express your gratitude for th is session by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre. Donations are ess ential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per sessi on which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  We appreciate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/mary-and-john-at-cross.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1940@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-06-12/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1893@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250613T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250613T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-06-13/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2047@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T030000 DTSTAMP:20250612T073112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-th e-acts-of-the-apostles-monthly-study-group-tuesday-17-june-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group\, Tuesday 17 June\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles each month on the third Tuesday. The group started on Tuesday 18 February and began reading Acts. We will continue to meet monthly until we have finished progressively reading the Acts of the Apostles.\n\nBeing pa rt of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant pa rts of Acts before each monthly meeting.\n\nMembers of the group will take turn in reading aloud sections of the Acts followed by open discussion. W e are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an under standing of how the early Christian communities came about\, what were the ir concerns and how they operated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relationship with the Church in its role as a guide to l iving a Christian life.\nIf you are interested\, please contact Clare clar emca@bigpond.com\n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meeting s.\n \nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessio ns please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Cen tre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are ess ential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per sessi on which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for su pporting the work of The Carmelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-of-the-Apostles.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1991@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-06-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2051@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T180000 DTSTAMP:20250417T052958Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-17-june-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 17 June\, 5.00p m DESCRIPTION:The Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle is currently using the book Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard to prompt discussion. Reading in preparation for our next meeting o n 17 June is Chapters 3 to 10.\n\nThe Reading Circles meets on the third T uesday every second month. In 2025 the dates are 18 February\, 15 April\, 17 June\, 19 August\, 21 October and 18 November.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group please contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Ci rcle directly - email Barbara or Michael. They will provide the zoom link for the meetings.\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Reading Circle is for those intrigued by the contemporary scientific story of the origins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who want to articulate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs their living.\nTh is Reading Circle seeks encounters with the Divine and the spiritual dimen sions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natural environme nts\, challenges brought about through climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-reflection\, persona l prayer and group discussion utilizing diverse texts written by scientist s\, theologians\, people of faith and people of goodwill.\n\nIf you have a n interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2025.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attendin g these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Don ations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation f or your support.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-Eco-wisdom-of-the-forest.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1941@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-06-19/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1894@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-06-20/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1992@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-06-24/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1942@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-06-26/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1895@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250627T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250627T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-06-27/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2055@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250627T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250627T130000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053545Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-27-june-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Community Social Gathering\, Friday 27 June\, 11 .30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAll welcome.\n\nAn opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa and conversations. You may like to bring some nibbles to sha re or bring along your own lunch. Even though the library is not officiall y open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\n Look forward to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-to gethers may be hosted by various members of our Carmelite Centre community .\n\nPlease note: No gathering in September as the last Friday in Septembe r is a public holiday in Melbourne.\n\nPhotos from the February gathering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/open-heart-closer.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2046@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250701T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250701T143000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053701Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-1-july-1-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 1 July\, 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.)\n\nThe session begi ns with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scrip ture followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is f ollowed by an invitation to spend time together socially. You may like to bring some biscuits or something to share with our cuppa afterwards.\n\nWe hope to organise a "Walking Meditation" in a nearby park when the weather is suitable.\n\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog some time in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email remi nder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbour ne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the C hristian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited i ntellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a pra ctice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of bei ng in God’s Presence and so deepening relationship with God.\n\nCenterin g Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are se eking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Intr oduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to me et the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunit ies. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Cat holic Theological College – University of Divinity.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATIT UDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your grat itude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue pro viding these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue o ur work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.   Thank you for helping us continue our work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1993@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250701T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250701T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-07-01/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1943@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250703T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250703T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-07-03/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1896@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-07-04/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2054@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T110000 DTSTAMP:20250620T020149Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-8-july-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 8 July\, Middle Park\, 9.30 am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attend ing these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to T he Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  D onations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is le ss than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us con tinue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1994@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-07-08/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2070@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T120000 DTSTAMP:20250620T020848Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-titus-brandsma-david-tate-9-july/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: Through Him\, with Him and in Hi m: St Titus Brandsma's Witness of Abundance in Desolation\, with David Tat e\, Wednesday 9 July\, 10.30am to noon DESCRIPTION:From where does one draw the courage to minister amidst the mi sery of Dachau? This conversation will explore the Carmelite charism of co ntemplation\, community\, and service through the writings and witness of St Titus Brandsma\, who taught that "God dwells within us... and with us i n everything that surrounds us". We will discuss how in our own lives\, we can help others to "sense the Divine close-by" through our being a "pract itioner of virtuousness"\, and that even in this increasingly secular age\ , others can still "fall under the spell of this divine aura" if only "fai th and hope and love are put into practice".\n\nAbout the Facilitator: Dav id Tate is a husband\, father of three boys under six\, and a high school teacher specialising in Religious Education. He is a received Lay Carmelit e\, two years into his formation journey.\n\n \;\n\n \;\nNO NEED T O BOOK\n\nClick the link below to join the meeting. Please note that this event is hosted from Melbourne Australia. Please check your time zone and alter if needed.\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84376050799?pwd=jyztrb7g5w DpS4zqQPjdDZbfa6b9ec.1\n\nMeeting ID: 843 7605 0799\nPasscode: 076240\nEXP RESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $10 to contribute to the cos ts of providing this session. You can make a donation to The Carmelite Cen tre  here.   We appreciate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-07-CC-Titus-Brandsma.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1944@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-07-10/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1897@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250711T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-07-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2048@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T030000 DTSTAMP:20250619T061028Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-th e-acts-of-the-apostles-monthly-study-group-tuesday-15-july-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group\, Tuesday 15 July\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles each month on the third Tuesday. The group started on Tuesday 18 February and began reading Acts. We will continue to meet monthly until we have finished progressively reading the Acts of the Apostles.\n\nBeing pa rt of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant pa rts of Acts before each monthly meeting.\n\nMembers of the group will take turn in reading aloud sections of the Acts followed by open discussion. W e are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an under standing of how the early Christian communities came about\, what were the ir concerns and how they operated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relationship with the Church in its role as a guide to l iving a Christian life.\nIf you are interested\, please contact Clare clar emca@bigpond.com\n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meeting s.\n \nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessio ns please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Cen tre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are ess ential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per sessi on which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for su pporting the work of The Carmelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-of-the-Apostles.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1995@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-07-15/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2073@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T113000 DTSTAMP:20250623T011357Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/solemnity-of-our-la dy-of-mount-carmel-1030-mass-carmelite-monastery-kew-wednesday-16-july/ SUMMARY:Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel: 10:30 Mass\, Carmelite Monas tery Kew\, Wednesday 16 July DESCRIPTION:Solemn Mass in Honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be celeb rated at 10.30 am on Wednesday 16th July at the Carmelite Monastery\, 94 S tevenson Street\, Kew.\n\nMain celebrant is David Hofman OCarm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2018-07-OLMC-Icon-square.png CATEGORIES:Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Monastery\, 94 Stevenson Street\, KEW\, VIC\, 3101\, Aus tralia GEO:-37.808482;145.016312 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=94 Stevenson Street\, KEW\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Monastery:geo :-37.808482,145.016312 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1945@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-07-17/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1898@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-07-18/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1996@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-07-22/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1946@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-07-24/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1899@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-07-25/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2077@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T130000 DTSTAMP:20250717T081645Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-c ommunity-social-gathering-friday-25-july-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Community Social Gathering\, Friday 25 July\, 11 .30am - 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAll Welcome.\n\nAn opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa and conversations. You may like to bring some nibbles to sha re or bring along your own lunch. Even though the library is not officiall y open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\n Look forward to seeing some of you in the library each month. These get-to gethers may be hosted by various members of our Carmelite Centre community .\n\nEmail with any queries.\n\nPlease note: No gathering in September as the last Friday in September is a public holiday in Melbourne.\n\nPhotos f rom the February gathering.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/open-heart-closer.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1997@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-07-29/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1947@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-07-31/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1900@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250801T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250801T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-08-01/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2076@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T143000 DTSTAMP:20250713T062957Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-5-august-1-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 5 August\, 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.)\n\nThe session begi ns with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scrip ture followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is f ollowed by an invitation to spend time together socially. You may like to bring some biscuits or something to share with our cuppa afterwards.\n\nWe hope to organise a "Walking Meditation" in a nearby park when the weather is suitable.\n\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog some time in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email remi nder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbour ne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the C hristian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited i ntellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a pra ctice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of bei ng in God’s Presence and so deepening relationship with God.\n\nCenterin g Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are se eking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Intr oduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to me et the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunit ies. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Cat holic Theological College – University of Divinity.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATIT UDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your grat itude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue pro viding these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue o ur work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.   Thank you for helping us continue our work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1998@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-08-05/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1948@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250807T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250807T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-08-07/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1901@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250808T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250808T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-08-08/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2052@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250812T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250812T110000 DTSTAMP:20250417T053735Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-12-august-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 12 August\, Middle Park\, 9 .30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attend ing these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to T he Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  D onations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is le ss than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us con tinue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1999@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250812T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250812T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-08-12/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2074@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T120000 DTSTAMP:20250823T020524Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-edith-stein-on-laudato-si-13-august-matthew-gummess-ocarm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: Edith Stein on Laudato Si': The Science of the Cross Meets the Science of Climate Change\, with Matthew Gu mmess OCarm\, Wednesday 13 August\, 10.30am to noon DESCRIPTION:What can the Carmelite Order contribute\, from its heritage and according to its charism\, to Pope Francis's call for an "integral ecolog y"? In Laudato Si'\, Pope Francis defined an integral ecology as including more than just environmental elements\, such as the land and the water. I t also includes "ethical and spiritual treasures\," which can strengthen o ur sense that "everything is interconnected\," as the Pope liked to say\, and thus help build "that global solidarity which flows from the mystery o f the Trinity." The Carmelite Order\, then\, has its own treasure to contr ibute to an integral ecology. In particular\, our tradition fosters what E dith Stein called "the science of the cross\," a kind of "holy realism" th at can help develop our capacity to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. In this conference\, you will learn more about what Edith Ste in meant by the "science of the cross" and how it relates to both Laudato Si' and everyday life.\n\nThe feast of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cro ss (Edith Stein) is celebrated on 9 August.\n\nAbout the Presenter: Fr. Ma tthew Gummess is a Carmelite friar from the United States Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. He is a systematic theologian with a doctorate in history and philosophy of science from the University of Notre Dame\, whe re he teaches in the Program of Liberal Studies\, Notre Dame's Great Books program. He is currently working on a book project relating Edith Stein's Science of the Cross to methodological issues in the field of science an d religion.\nTHE ZOOM LINK will be emailed Sunday night before the Wednesd ay event.\nTo receive this email SIGN UP to the "Carmelite Conversations" subscription LIST.\n\nThe subscription lists can be found on the sidebar i n an event and also at the bottom of the home page. We look forward to see ing you on zoom.\n\nThis event is hosted in Melbourne Australia. Please ch eck your time zone and alter if needed. The link will be open for 10:15. P lease join by 10:25 so we can being at 10:30.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $10 to contribute to the costs of providing this ses sion. You can make a donation to The Carmelite Centre  here.   We apprec iate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-08-CC-climate-change-and-cross-tree.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1949@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-08-14/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1902@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-08-15/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2071@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T013000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T030000 DTSTAMP:20250619T060958Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-th e-acts-of-the-apostles-monthly-study-group-tuesday-19-august-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group\, Tuesday 19 August\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles each month on the third Tuesday. The group started on Tuesday 18 February and began reading Acts. We will continue to meet monthly until we have finished progressively reading the Acts of the Apostles.\n\nBeing pa rt of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant pa rts of Acts before each monthly meeting.\n\nMembers of the group will take turn in reading aloud sections of the Acts followed by open discussion. W e are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an under standing of how the early Christian communities came about\, what were the ir concerns and how they operated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relationship with the Church in its role as a guide to l iving a Christian life.\nIf you are interested\, please contact Clare clar emca@bigpond.com\n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meeting s.\n \nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessio ns please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Cen tre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are ess ential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per sessi on which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for su pporting the work of The Carmelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-of-the-Apostles.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1681@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T143000 DTSTAMP:20250728T075814Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-womens-ar t-circle-michele-harris-19-august/ SUMMARY:in person: Women's Art Circle: Meditation\, Mandala Making and Musi ng with Michele Harris\, Tuesday 19 August\, 1.00pm - 2.30pm DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, Mandala Making and Musing in the Malone Room\, fir st door on the left when entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park .\n\nYou are most welcome to join on the third Tuesday of the month from 1 .00pm - 2.30pm facilitated by Michele Harris in August\, September\, Octob er and November in 2025.\n\nNumbers are limited so please contact Michele to book and be kept up to date.\nIt is possible that not everyone can atte nd every month so good to be on the list to receive information from Miche le.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the overhead cost of providing our program such as costs as sociated with the website. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kin dly donate at this link. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-Mandala.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2067@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T180000 DTSTAMP:20250619T054343Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-19-august/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 19 August\, 5.0 0pm DESCRIPTION:The Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle is currently using the book Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard to prompt discussion.  It is fascinating research that has been do ne by the author and a wonderful understanding of the plant world. Reading in preparation for our meeting on 19 August is Chapters 11 to the end of the book.\n\nThe Reading Circles meets on the third Tuesday every second m onth. In 2025 the remaining dates are 21 October and 18 November.\n\nTo bo ok or ask about the activities of the group please contact the Eco-Spiritu ality Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael. They will provid e the zoom link for the meetings.\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Readin g Circle is for those intrigued by the contemporary scientific story of th e origins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who wa nt to articulate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs t heir living.\nThis Reading Circle seeks encounters with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, n atural environments\, challenges brought about through climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-refl ection\, personal prayer and group discussion utilizing diverse texts writ ten by scientists\, theologians\, people of faith and people of goodwill.\ n\nIf you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2025.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benef it from attending these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these oppo rtunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With muc h appreciation for your support.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-Eco-wisdom-of-the-forest.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2000@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-08-19/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1950@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-08-21/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1903@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250822T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250822T110000 DTSTAMP:20250619T053319Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-08-22/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2079@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T124500 DTSTAMP:20250825T072751Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/stretching-our-soul s-together-26-august/ SUMMARY:in person: Stretching our souls together - Discussion group\, Tuesd ay 26 August\, 11.15am-12.45pm DESCRIPTION:Let’s stretch our souls [1] - exploring the commandment namel y: “…that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12\n\nT he aim of this face-to-face discussion group is to help us better understa nd the commandment and to practice what it means to live that commandment today.\n\nHow: Participants will each bring their own knowledge\, experien ce and reflections to share with each other so that we can learn from and teach each other.\n\nWhen and where: It will be held monthly on the last T uesday of the month\, at 11.15am – 12.45pm in the Carmelite library\, 21 4 Richardson St\, Middle Park.\n\nSession dates: Last Tuesday of the month August to November\n\n\nTuesday 26 August – love your God\nTuesday 30 S eptember – love yourself\nTuesday 28 October – love neighbour\nTuesday 25 November – how do we live this commandment\n\nRegistration: People w ill need to register for the program so that we have the contact details o f each person to remind them of the meetings or provide any information re quired. Register using the form below.\n\nSession 1.  Tuesday 26 August 1 1.15am\n\nYou shall love your God with all your heart\, with all your soul with all your strength and with all your mind.\n\nWho is your God?  How do you know your God?  How do you ‘love’ your God?\n\nSession 2. Tues day 30 September 11.15 am\n\nLove your neighbour as yourself.  This sessi on will focus on love of yourself.\n\nDo you know yourself?  How is your self formed?  Do you love yourself?\n\nSession 3. Tuesday 28 October 11.1 5 am\n\nLove your neighbour.\n\nWho is your neighbour?  Does love of othe rs whom I do not know differ from the love I have for my family and friend s and if so how?  How can I show this love?\n\nSession 4. Tuesday 25 Nove mber 11.15 am\n\nHow do we live today in accordance with this commandment?  \n\n[1] Borrowing from Joan Chittister  The Monastery of the Heart: An invitation to a Meaningful Life  Chapter on Prayerful Reading.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cross-and-heart-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2001@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-08-26/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1951@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250828T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250828T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-08-28/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1904@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250829T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250829T110000 DTSTAMP:20250828T060924Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-08-29/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2056@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250829T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250829T130000 DTSTAMP:20250822T013529Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-g athering-friday-25-july-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Community Social Gathering\, Friday 29 August\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nPlease note: There is no gathering on Friday 26 Sept ember as this is a public holiday in Melbourne.\n\nAll Welcome.\n\nAn oppo rtunity to meet in person to share a cuppa and conversations. You may like to bring some nibbles to share or bring along your own lunch. Even though the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for you t o borrow books if needed.\n\nLooking forward to seeing some of you in the library each month.\n\nPhotos from the February gathering.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/open-heart-closer.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2083@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250902T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250902T143000 DTSTAMP:20250822T010518Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-2-september-1-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 2 September\, 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.)\n\nThe session begi ns with Kathryn's reflections on a theme from spiritual writings and scrip ture followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is f ollowed by an invitation to spend time together socially. You may like to bring some biscuits or something to share with our cuppa afterwards.\n\nWe hope to organise a "Walking Meditation" in a nearby park when the weather is suitable.\n\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog some time in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email remi nder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbour ne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCentering Prayer Meditation draws on the C hristian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited i ntellect\, the total mind we call Heart. It’s a surrender method\, a pra ctice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of bei ng in God’s Presence and so deepening relationship with God.\n\nCenterin g Prayer Meditation is an invitation for all with an open heart who are se eking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nWatch an Intr oduction to Centering Prayer with Kathryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various forms of meditation to assist her to me et the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunit ies. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificate of Guiding Meditation from the Cat holic Theological College – University of Divinity.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATIT UDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your grat itude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue pro viding these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue o ur work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.   Thank you for helping us continue our work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2002@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250902T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250902T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-09-02/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1952@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-09-04/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1905@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250905T110000 DTSTAMP:20250828T061118Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-09-05/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2086@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250909T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250909T110000 DTSTAMP:20250823T021042Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-9-september-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 9 September\, Middle Park\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attend ing these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to T he Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  D onations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is le ss than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us con tinue our work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2003@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250909T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250909T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-09-09/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2075@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T120000 DTSTAMP:20250823T020625Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-roberto-ocarm-wednesday-10-september/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: The Mariology of St John of the Cross with Br Roberto Reyes OCarm\, Wednesday 10 September\, 10.30am to no on DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Br. Roberto will reconstruct the Mariological th ought of St. John of the Cross by gathering Marian expressions from his di fferent writings. The main purpose is to see how Mary is the exemplar of t he perfect union with God that John of the Cross encourages everyone to ac hieve. In addition\, Br. Roberto will present what genuine devotion to Our Lady looks like from the perspective of St. John of the Cross.\n\nSaint J ohn of the Cross is one of the most famous saints. He is a doctor of the C hurch known for his writings\, poetry\, and mysticism. He had a profound a nd close relationship with the Virgin Mary\, especially since he was a Car melite. Nonetheless\, Mary does not appear in his works as often as one wo uld imagine. There is no formal Marian doctrine by John of the Cross\, but in his writings\, Mary is mentioned enough so that we can see what he thi nks about her and how he integrates her into the Christian life of the fai thful. In doing this we can see how the Mariology of St John of the Cross is relevant for us today.\n\nAbout the Presenter:  Br Roberto was born an d raised in Mexico City. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation from Macquarie University in Sydney.  He holds a Master's in Historical and Systematic Theology from the Catholic University of Americ a\, in Washington\, D.C. He obtained the Certificate of Carmelite Studies. He has worked as a teacher at different moments in his life. He is curren tly in Tucson\, AZ\, where he ministers at Salpointe Catholic High School\ , a Carmelite school. He teaches Theology to Freshmen and Sophomores (year s 9 and 10). He loves nature\, movies\, and cooking.\nTHE ZOOM LINK will b e emailed Sunday night before the Wednesday event.\nTo receive this email SIGN UP to the "Carmelite Conversations" subscription LIST.\n\nThe subscri ption lists can be found on the sidebar in this event and also at the bott om of the home page. We look forward to seeing you on zoom.\n\nThis event is hosted in Melbourne Australia. Please check your time zone and alter if needed. The link will be open for 10:15. Please join by 10:25 so we can b eing at 10:30.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $10 to co ntribute to the costs of providing this session. You can make a donation t o The Carmelite Centre  here.   We appreciate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/John-of-the-Cross-icon.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1953@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-09-11/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1906@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250912T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250912T110000 DTSTAMP:20250906T055955Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-09-12/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2078@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T143000 DTSTAMP:20250906T074737Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-womens-ar t-circle-meditation-mandala-making-and-musing-with-michele-harris-16-septe mber-1-00pm-2-30pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Women's Art Circle: Meditation\, Mandala Making and Musi ng with Michele Harris\, Tuesday 16 September\, 1.00pm - 2.30pm DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, Mandala Making and Musing in the Carmelite Library \, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.\n\nYou are most welcome to join on the third Tuesday of the month from 1.00pm - 2.30pm facilitated by Michel e Harris in August\, September\, October and November in 2025.\n\nPlease c ontact Michele to book and be kept up to date.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\n\n We suggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the overhead cos t of providing our program such as costs associated with the website. Than k you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-Mandala.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2090@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T150000 DTSTAMP:20250823T015846Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-th e-acts-of-the-apostles-monthly-study-group-tuesday-16-september-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group\, Tuesday 16 September\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles each month on the third Tuesday. The group started on Tuesday 18 February and began reading Acts. We will continue to meet monthly until we have finished progressively reading the Acts of the Apostles.\n\nBeing pa rt of the group will require a level of commitment to read the relevant pa rts of Acts before each monthly meeting.\n\nMembers of the group will take turn in reading aloud sections of the Acts followed by open discussion. W e are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an under standing of how the early Christian communities came about\, what were the ir concerns and how they operated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relationship with the Church in its role as a guide to l iving a Christian life.\nIf you are interested\, please contact Clare clar emca@bigpond.com\n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meeting s.\n \nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessio ns please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Cen tre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are ess ential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per sessi on which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for su pporting the work of The Carmelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-of-the-Apostles.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2004@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-09-16/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1954@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-09-18/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1907@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T110000 DTSTAMP:20250909T010459Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-09-19/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2005@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-09-23/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2097@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T200000 DTSTAMP:20250825T074119Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-the-cost- of-not-living-fully-living-a-whole-hearted-life-with-luke-edwards-tuesday- 23-september6-00pm-8-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: The Cost of (Not) Living (Fully): Living a Whole-Hearte d Life with Luke Edwards\, Tuesday 23 September\, 6.00pm - 8.00pm DESCRIPTION:What does it cost to live a whole-hearted life inspired by the Gospel? Through poetry\, song\, journalling and conversation\, this experi ential program will offer an exploration of Gospel inspired spiritual valu es and how they can energise us towards a whole-hearted commitment to livi ng fully.\n\nEach session will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm. You can choose to a ttend any or all of these sessions. A light meal will be provided. Each se ssion will run from 6.00pm-8.00pm.\n\nTuesday 23 September - Love and Suff ering\nThursday 25 September - Tenderness and Compassion\nTuesday 30 Septe mber - Risk and Responsibility\nThursday 2 October - Gentleness and Grace\ nPlease book below so we know numbers for catering purposes.\n \;\n\nA bout the facilitator: Luke Edwards was appointed as the leader of The Carm elite Centre Melbourne in April 2025.\n\nWith a background in education an d facilitation\, Luke brings a creative spirit to his work through his mus ic\, poetry and training as a Yoga and Meditation teacher. Having recently completed training as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist\, Luke has establi shed his own practice\, The Healing Tide\, bringing alive his passion and expertise in work that lies at the intersection of trauma\, spirituality a nd wellbeing.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-09-full-love.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2098@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T200000 DTSTAMP:20250825T074001Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-the-cost- of-not-living-fully-living-a-whole-hearted-life-with-luke-edwards-thursday -25-september-6-00pm-8-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: The Cost of (Not) Living (Fully): Living a Whole-Hearte d Life with Luke Edwards\, Thursday 25 September\, 6.00pm - 8.00pm DESCRIPTION:What does it cost to live a whole-hearted life inspired by the Gospel? Through poetry\, song\, journalling and conversation\, this experi ential program will offer an exploration of Gospel inspired spiritual valu es and how they can energise us towards a whole-hearted commitment to livi ng fully.\n\nEach session will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm. You can choose to a ttend any or all of these sessions. A light meal will be provided. Each se ssion will run from 6.00pm-8.00pm.\n\nTuesday 23 September - Love and Suff ering\nThursday 25 September - Tenderness and Compassion\nTuesday 30 Septe mber - Risk and Responsibility\nThursday 2 October - Gentleness and Grace\ nPlease book below so we know numbers for catering purposes.\n\n\nAbout th e facilitator: Luke Edwards was appointed as the leader of The Carmelite C entre Melbourne in April 2025.\n\nWith a background in education and facil itation\, Luke brings a creative spirit to his work through his music\, po etry and training as a Yoga and Meditation teacher. Having recently comple ted training as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist\, Luke has established hi s own practice\, The Healing Tide\, bringing alive his passion and experti se in work that lies at the intersection of trauma\, spirituality and well being.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-09-full-love.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1955@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-09-25/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1908@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250926T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250926T110000 DTSTAMP:20250919T005414Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-09-26/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2080@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T124500 DTSTAMP:20250825T074428Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/stretching-our-soul s-together-30-september/ SUMMARY:in person: Stretching our souls together - Discussion group\, Tuesd ay 30 September\, 11.15am-12.45pm DESCRIPTION:Let’s stretch our souls [1] - exploring the commandment namel y: “…that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12\n\nT he aim of this face-to-face discussion group is to help us better understa nd the commandment and to practice what it means to live that commandment today.\n\nHow: Participants will each bring their own knowledge\, experien ce and reflections to share with each other so that we can learn from and teach each other.\n\nWhen and where: It will be held monthly on the last T uesday of the month\, at 11.15am – 12.45pm in the Carmelite library\, 21 4 Richardson St\, Middle Park.\n\nSession dates: Last Tuesday of the month August to November\n\n\nTuesday 26 August – love your God\nTuesday 30 S eptember – love yourself\nTuesday 28 October – love neighbour\nTuesday 25 November – how do we live this commandment\n\nRegistration: People w ill need to register for the program so that we have the contact details o f each person to remind them of the meetings or provide any information re quired. Register using the form below.\n\nSession 1.  Tuesday 26 August 1 1.15am\n\nYou shall love your God with all your heart\, with all your soul with all your strength and with all your mind.\n\nWho is your God?  How do you know your God?  How do you ‘love’ your God?\n\nSession 2. Tues day 30 September 11.15 am\n\nLove your neighbour as yourself.  This sessi on will focus on love of yourself.\n\nDo you know yourself?  How is your self formed?  Do you love yourself?\n\nSession 3. Tuesday 28 October 11.1 5 am\n\nLove your neighbour.\n\nWho is your neighbour?  Does love of othe rs whom I do not know differ from the love I have for my family and friend s and if so how?  How can I show this love?\n\nSession 4. Tuesday 25 Nove mber 11.15 am\n\nHow do we live today in accordance with this commandment?  \n\n[1] Borrowing from Joan Chittister  The Monastery of the Heart: An invitation to a Meaningful Life  Chapter on Prayerful Reading.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cross-and-heart-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2006@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-09-30/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2099@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T200000 DTSTAMP:20250825T074037Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-the-cost- of-not-living-fully-living-a-whole-hearted-life-with-luke-edwards-tuesday- 30-september-6-00pm-8-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: The Cost of (Not) Living (Fully): Living a Whole-Hearte d Life with Luke Edwards\, Tuesday 30 September\, 6.00pm - 8.00pm DESCRIPTION:What does it cost to live a whole-hearted life inspired by the Gospel? Through poetry\, song\, journalling and conversation\, this experi ential program will offer an exploration of Gospel inspired spiritual valu es and how they can energise us towards a whole-hearted commitment to livi ng fully.\n\nEach session will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm. You can choose to a ttend any or all of these sessions. A light meal will be provided. Each se ssion will run from 6.00pm-8.00pm.\n\nTuesday 23 September - Love and Suff ering\nThursday 25 September - Tenderness and Compassion\nTuesday 30 Septe mber - Risk and Responsibility\nThursday 2 October - Gentleness and Grace\ nPlease book below so we know numbers for catering purposes.\n \;\n\nA bout the facilitator: Luke Edwards was appointed as the leader of The Carm elite Centre Melbourne in April 2025.\n\nWith a background in education an d facilitation\, Luke brings a creative spirit to his work through his mus ic\, poetry and training as a Yoga and Meditation teacher. Having recently completed training as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist\, Luke has establi shed his own practice\, The Healing Tide\, bringing alive his passion and expertise in work that lies at the intersection of trauma\, spirituality a nd wellbeing.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-09-full-love.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2100@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T200000 DTSTAMP:20250825T074102Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-the-cost- of-not-living-fully-living-a-whole-hearted-life-with-luke-edwards-thursday -2-october-6-00pm-8-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: The Cost of (Not) Living (Fully): Living a Whole-Hearte d Life with Luke Edwards\, Thursday 2 October\, 6.00pm - 8.00pm DESCRIPTION:What does it cost to live a whole-hearted life inspired by the Gospel? Through poetry\, song\, journalling and conversation\, this experi ential program will offer an exploration of Gospel inspired spiritual valu es and how they can energise us towards a whole-hearted commitment to livi ng fully.\n\nEach session will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm. You can choose to a ttend any or all of these sessions. A light meal will be provided. Each se ssion will run from 6.00pm-8.00pm.\n\nTuesday 23 September - Love and Suff ering\nThursday 25 September - Tenderness and Compassion\nTuesday 30 Septe mber - Risk and Responsibility\nThursday 2 October - Gentleness and Grace\ nPlease book below so we know numbers for catering purposes.\n\n\nAbout th e facilitator: Luke Edwards was appointed as the leader of The Carmelite C entre Melbourne in April 2025.\n\nWith a background in education and facil itation\, Luke brings a creative spirit to his work through his music\, po etry and training as a Yoga and Meditation teacher. Having recently comple ted training as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist\, Luke has established hi s own practice\, The Healing Tide\, bringing alive his passion and experti se in work that lies at the intersection of trauma\, spirituality and well being.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-09-full-love.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1956@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-10-02/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1909@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251003T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251003T110000 DTSTAMP:20250909T010654Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-10-03/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2084@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T143000 DTSTAMP:20250822T010737Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-7-september-1-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 7 October\, 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tue sday of the month at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left wh en entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) Please note: There is no November session as the first Tuesday of November is a Public Holida y in Melbourne.\n\nThe session begins with Kathryn's reflections on a them e from spiritual writings and scripture followed by silent meditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is followed by an invitation to spend time together socially. You may like to bring some biscuits or something to sha re with our cuppa afterwards.\n\nWe hope to organise a "Walking Meditation " in a nearby park when the weather is suitable.\n\n\nKathryn's reflection will be available on the blog sometime in the following month.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly email reminder or to inquire about the sessions.   kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCenter ing Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Hear t. It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence and so deepenin g relationship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitation f or all with an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness int o their daily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kath ryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various for ms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she atten ds Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificat e of Guiding Meditation from the Catholic Theological College – Universi ty of Divinity.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending the se sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carm elite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donation s are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for yo ur support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us continue o ur work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:The Malone Room\, 216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 302 6\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 Richardson St\, Middle Park\, Victoria\, 3026\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Malone R oom:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2007@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-10-07/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2102@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20251022T060301Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-reflections-on-the-timor-leste-immersion-experience-with-stu dents-whitefriars-college-8-october/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: Whitefriars College share their Immersion Experience in Timor-Leste\, Wednesday 8 October\, 10.30am to no on DESCRIPTION:Each year a group of Whitefriars College students have a 10-day immersion experience with the Carmelite friars in Timor-Leste. They spend time visiting the places where the Carmelites minister and meet many fami lies. They immerse themselves in the cultural\, religious and life of the Timorese people which has a deep and profound impact on their lives. This conversation will be with some of these young students who recently visite d Timor-Leste. \nTHE ZOOM LINK will be emailed Sunday night before the We dnesday event.\nTo receive this email SIGN UP to the "Carmelite Conversati ons" subscription LIST.\n\nThe subscription lists can be found on the side bar in this event and also at the bottom of the home page. We look forward to seeing you on zoom.\n\nThis event is hosted in Melbourne Australia. Au stralian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Please check your time zone and alt er if needed. The link will be open for 10:15. Please join by 10:25 so we can begin at 10:30.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $10 to contribute to the costs of providing this session. You can make a donat ion to The Carmelite Centre  here.   We appreciate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/20251008-CC-TimorLeste.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1957@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-10-09/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1910@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251010T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251010T110000 DTSTAMP:20250909T010804Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-10-10/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2087@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251014T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251014T110000 DTSTAMP:20250822T011233Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-14-october-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 14 October\, Middle Park\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attend ing these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to T he Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  D onations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is le ss than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us con tinue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251014T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251014T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-10-14/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1958@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-10-16/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1911@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251017T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251017T110000 DTSTAMP:20250909T010854Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-10-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2092@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T143000 DTSTAMP:20250906T074853Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-womens-ar t-circle-meditation-mandala-making-and-musing-with-michele-harris-tuesday- 21-october-1-00pm-2-30pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Women's Art Circle: Meditation\, Mandala Making and Musi ng with Michele Harris\, Tuesday 21 October\, 1.00pm - 2.30pm DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, Mandala Making and Musing in the Carmelite Library \, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.\n\nYou are most welcome to join on the third Tuesday of the month from 1.00pm - 2.30pm facilitated by Michel e Harris in August\, September\, October and November in 2025.\n\nNumbers are limited so please contact Michele to book and be kept up to date.\nIt is possible that not everyone can attend every month so good to be on the list to receive information from Michele.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\n\nWe su ggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the overhead cost of providing our program such as costs associated with the website. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-Mandala.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2091@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T150000 DTSTAMP:20250928T205722Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-th e-acts-of-the-apostles-monthly-study-group-tuesday-21-october-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group\, Tuesday 21 October\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles each month on the third Tuesday. The group started on Tuesday 18 February and began reading Acts. The October meeting will begin with Chapt er 20. We will continue to meet monthly until we have finished progressive ly reading the Acts of the Apostles.\n\nBeing part of the group will requi re a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of Acts before each mo nthly meeting.\n\nMembers of the group will take turn in reading aloud sec tions of the Acts followed by open discussion. We are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an understanding of how the early Christian communities came about\, what were their concerns and how they o perated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relation ship with the Church in its role as a guide to living a Christian life.\nI f you are interested\, please contact Clare claremca@bigpond.com\n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meetings.\n \nEXPRESS YOUR GRATI TUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please express your gra titude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue pr oviding these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for supporting the work of The C armelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-of-the-Apostles.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2096@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T180000 DTSTAMP:20250928T213116Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-21-october-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 21 October\, 5. 00pm DESCRIPTION:The next book we will be reading is The World We Have: A Buddhi st Approach to Peace and Ecology by the late Thich Nhat Hanh. We will be r eading and discussing the Introduction and Chapters One\, Two and Three at the October gathering.\n\nThe following gathering on 18 November will be the last one for the year.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the g roup please contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email B arbara or Michael. They will provide the zoom link for the meetings.\n\n\n ABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Reading Circle is for those intrigued by th e contemporary scientific story of the origins of the universe and the evo lution of life\, and for those who want to articulate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs their living.\nThis Reading Circle see ks encounters with the Divine and the spiritual dimensions of life as mani fested in the world’s ecologies\, natural environments\, challenges brou ght about through climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nW e do this through reading\, self-reflection\, personal prayer and group di scussion utilizing diverse texts written by scientists\, theologians\, peo ple of faith and people of goodwill.\n\nIf you have an interest in a simil ar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2025.\ nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions plea se express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\n& nbsp\;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-The-World-We-Have-Eco-book-cover.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2009@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-10-21/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1959@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251023T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-10-23/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1912@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251024T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251024T110000 DTSTAMP:20250909T010938Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-10-24/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2081@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T124500 DTSTAMP:20250825T074457Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/stretching-our-soul s-together-28-october/ SUMMARY:in person: Stretching our souls together - Discussion group\, Tuesd ay 28 October\, 11.15am-12.45pm DESCRIPTION:Let’s stretch our souls [1] - exploring the commandment namel y: “…that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12\n\nT he aim of this face-to-face discussion group is to help us better understa nd the commandment and to practice what it means to live that commandment today.\n\nHow: Participants will each bring their own knowledge\, experien ce and reflections to share with each other so that we can learn from and teach each other.\n\nWhen and where: It will be held monthly on the last T uesday of the month\, at 11.15am – 12.45pm in the Carmelite library\, 21 4 Richardson St\, Middle Park.\n\nSession dates: Last Tuesday of the month August to November\n\n\nTuesday 28 October – love neighbour\nTuesday 25 November – how do we live this commandment\n\nRegistration: People will need to register for the program so that we have the contact details of e ach person to remind them of the meetings or provide any information requi red. Register using the form below.\n\nSession 3. Tuesday 28 October 11.15 am\n\nLove your neighbour.\n\nWho is your neighbour?  Does love of other s whom I do not know differ from the love I have for my family and friends and if so how?  How can I show this love?\n\nSession 4. Tuesday 25 Novem ber 11.15 am\n\nHow do we live today in accordance with this commandment?  \n\n[1] Borrowing from Joan Chittister  The Monastery of the Heart: An invitation to a Meaningful Life  Chapter on Prayerful Reading.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cross-and-heart-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2010@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-10-28/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1960@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251030T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-10-30/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1913@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T110000 DTSTAMP:20250909T011118Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-10-31/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence LOCATION:\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2094@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T130000 DTSTAMP:20250822T013437Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-c ommunity-social-gathering-friday-31-october-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Community Social Gathering\, Friday 31 October\, 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month betw een 11.30am and 1pm.\nAll Welcome.\n\nAn opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa and conversations. You may like to bring some nibbles to sha re or bring along your own lunch. Even though the library is not officiall y open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\n Looking forward to seeing some of you in the library each month.\n\nPhotos from the February gathering.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n&nb sp\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/open-heart-closer.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2011@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-11-04/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1961@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-11-06/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1914@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251107T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251107T110000 DTSTAMP:20250919T003051Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-11-07/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2088@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T110000 DTSTAMP:20251030T045003Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-11-november-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 11 November\, Middle Park\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\n By joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\ nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attend ing these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to T he Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  D onations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is le ss than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us con tinue our work.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2012@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-11-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2108@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T120000 DTSTAMP:20251030T044245Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-silence-makes-the-heart-grow-wednesday-12-november-10-30am-t o-noon/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: SILENCE: Makes the Heart Grow\, with Daryl Moresco\, O.Carm. Wednesday 12 November\, 10.30am to noon DESCRIPTION:The Carmelite tradition teaches that when we live in “contemp lative" silence\, we encounter our deepest self\, which makes the heart gr ow.  It is this waiting on God - Vacate Deo - in silence that we come to a deeper interior peace that enables us to be in greater communion and solidarity with others.\n\nAbout the presenter:\nBr Daryl Moresco\, O.Car m. returned home to Australia in July\, 2024. Prior to this\, he was the M anaging Director of the Center for Carmelite Studies at the Catholic Unive rsity of America in Washington\, DC.  Br Daryl also served as Novice Dire ctor for the U.S. Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary from 2017- 2020 and Director of Pre-Novitiate Formation from 2007-2017.  Br Daryl was bor n in Wonthaggi\, Australia.  He went to the U.S. to study Carmelite Spiri tuality in 2001. He is a spiritual director\, retreat director\, and works hop facilitator.  Br Daryl has a passion for promoting the richness and d epth of Carmelites Spirituality.  He is also an icon writer and hopes to offer icon writing classes in the future.\nTHE ZOOM LINK will be emailed S unday night before the Wednesday event.\nTo receive this email SIGN UP to the "Carmelite Conversations" subscription LIST.\n\nThe subscription lists can be found on the sidebar in this event and also at the bottom of the h ome page. We look forward to seeing you on zoom.\n\nThis event is hosted i n Melbourne Australia. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Please che ck your time zone and alter if needed. The link will be open for 10:15. Pl ease join by 10:25 so we can begin at 10:30.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe s uggest a donation of $10 to contribute to the costs of providing this sess ion. You can make a donation to The Carmelite Centre  here.   We appreci ate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-11-CC-silence-makes-heart-grow.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1962@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-11-13/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1915@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251114T110000 DTSTAMP:20250919T003243Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-11-14/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2107@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T160000 DTSTAMP:20251105T052533Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-christmas -pudding-making-with-sally-diserio-at-st-josephs-hall-saturday-15-november -2-4-pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Christmas Pudding Making with Sally Diserio at St Joseph ’s Hall\, Saturday 15 November\, 2 - 4 pm. DESCRIPTION:“Make your own Christmas Pudding”\nSaturday\, 15 November 2 025\, 2:00 pm - 4:00pm\nSt Joseph’s Parish Hall \, 274 Rouse Street\, Po rt Melbourne\nPudding Serves 12-15. All ingredients supplied. Cost $60\nBY O Bowl and mixing Spoon\nEmail Sally at sally.diserio@gmail.com to book yo ur place.\n\nPayment method will be provided by Sally via email.\n\n \ ; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-Christmas-pudding.png CATEGORIES:Embrace & Act,Featured LOCATION:Saint Joseph's Hall\, 274 Rouse Street\, Port Melbourne\, VIC\, Au stralia X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=274 Rouse Street\, Port Mel bourne\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Saint Joseph's Hall:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2093@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T143000 DTSTAMP:20250906T074936Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-womens-ar t-circle-meditation-mandala-making-and-musing-with-michele-harris-tuesday- 18-november-1-00pm-2-30pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Women's Art Circle: Meditation\, Mandala Making and Musi ng with Michele Harris\, Tuesday 18 November\, 1.00pm - 2.30pm DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, Mandala Making and Musing in the Carmelite Library \, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.\n\nYou are most welcome to join on the third Tuesday of the month from 1.00pm - 2.30pm facilitated by Michel e Harris in August\, September\, October and November in 2025.\n\nNumbers are limited so please contact Michele to book and be kept up to date.\nIt is possible that not everyone can attend every month so good to be on the list to receive information from Michele.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\n\nWe su ggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the overhead cost of providing our program such as costs associated with the website. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate at this link. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-Mandala.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2110@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T150000 DTSTAMP:20251027T195655Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-th e-acts-of-the-apostles-monthly-study-group-tuesday-18-november-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading The Acts of the Apostles\, monthly study group\, Tuesday 18 November\, 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles each month on the third Tuesday. The group started on Tuesday 18 February and began reading Acts. The November meeting will conclude this s tudy.\n\nBeing part of the group will require a level of commitment to rea d the relevant parts of Acts before each monthly meeting.\n\nMembers of th e group will take turn in reading aloud sections of the Acts followed by o pen discussion. We are not reading this as an academic exercise but rather to gain an understanding of how the early Christian communities came abou t\, what were their concerns and how they operated.\n\nIn this way we hope to gain personal insight into our relationship with the Church in its rol e as a guide to living a Christian life.\nIf you are interested\, please c ontact Clare claremca@bigpond.com\n\nClare will email you the zoom link to join the meetings.\n \nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from atten ding these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. We suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake. Thank you for supporting the work of The Carmelite Centre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Acts-of-the-Apostles.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2101@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T180000 DTSTAMP:20251030T044436Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-18-november-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 18 November\, 5 .00pm DESCRIPTION:The  book we are reading is The World We Have: A Buddhist Appr oach to Peace and Ecology by the late Thich Nhat Hanh. We will be reading and discussing Chapter Three and Four at the November gathering.\n\nTo boo k or ask about the activities of the group please contact the Eco-Spiritua lity Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael. They will provide the zoom link for the meetings.\n\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Readi ng Circle is for those intrigued by the contemporary scientific story of t he origins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who w ant to articulate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs their living.\nThis Reading Circle seeks encounters with the Divine and th e spiritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natural environments\, challenges brought about through climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-ref lection\, personal prayer and group discussion utilizing diverse texts wri tten by scientists\, theologians\, people of faith and people of goodwill. \n\nIf you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2025.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you bene fit from attending these sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help us continue providing these opp ortunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With mu ch appreciation for your support.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-The-World-We-Have-Eco-book-cover.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2013@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-11-18/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1963@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-11-20/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1916@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T110000 DTSTAMP:20250919T003353Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-11-21/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2082@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T124500 DTSTAMP:20250825T074528Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/stretching-our-soul s-together-25-november/ SUMMARY:in person: Stretching our souls together - Discussion group\, Tuesd ay 25 November\, 11.15am-12.45pm DESCRIPTION:Let’s stretch our souls [1] - exploring the commandment namel y: “…that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12\n\nT he aim of this face-to-face discussion group is to help us better understa nd the commandment and to practice what it means to live that commandment today.\n\nHow: Participants will each bring their own knowledge\, experien ce and reflections to share with each other so that we can learn from and teach each other.\n\nWhen and where: It will be held monthly on the last T uesday of every month\, at 11.15am – 12.45pm in the Carmelite library\, 214 Richardson St\, Middle Park.\n\nSession dates: Last Tuesday of the mon th August to November\n\n\nTuesday 25 November – how do we live this com mandment\n\nRegistration: People will need to register for the program so that we have the contact details of each person to remind them of the meet ings or provide any information required. Register using the form below.\n \nSession 4. Tuesday 25 November 11.15 am\n\nHow do we live today in accor dance with this commandment? \n\n[1] Borrowing from Joan Chittister  The Monastery of the Heart: An invitation to a Meaningful Life  Chapter on P rayerful Reading.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cross-and-heart-image.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2014@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-11-25/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1964@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-11-27/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1917@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T110000 DTSTAMP:20250919T003529Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-11-28/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2095@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T130000 DTSTAMP:20250822T013710Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-c ommunity-social-gathering-friday-28-november-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Community Social Gathering\, Friday 28 November\ , 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library Friday 28 November between 11. 30am and 1pm. This is the last gathering for the year.\nAll Welcome.\n\nAn opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa and conversations. You may like to bring some nibbles to share or bring along your own lunch. Even t hough the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\nLooking forward to seeing some of you in the library for our end of year gathering.\n\nPhotos from the February ga thering.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/open-heart-closer.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2118@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20251211T234716Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/end-of-year-communi cation-from-luke/ SUMMARY:End of year communication from Luke - after seven months DESCRIPTION:Having been a part of The Carmelite Centre Melbourne community now for seven months\, the painting by Pietro Lorenzetti depicting Carmeli te hermits on Mount Carmel has come alive. Like these first followers– s ome praying as they return to the Scriptures\, one drawing water from the wadi – the spring of Elijah\, I see the same motive\, desire and longing in the many who find sustenance in their connection to our community.\n\n Eons on from those who lived in situ on Mount Carmel\, I give thanks for t he volunteers who bring their gifts to lead spaces for the rest of our com munity to reconnect to the life giving waters of our story. Alongside the ebb and flow of our personal lives and indeed our community\, amongst thes e transitions\, the constant Presence of the Word\, the love of the Divine and the power of the Spirit never abandon or betray. May we all pray to r emain steadfast in our openness to this Presence and draw closer to it as we move into the Season of Advent.\n\nRest assured of my intention to do a ll I humbly can to support the work of The Carmelite Centre Melbourne as a place that draws people and community to an experience of the sacred thro ugh the facilitation of spiritual journeys in The Carmelite Tradition. God knows we need it.\n\nAnd last but not least\, we especially acknowledge t he contribution of Bernadette Micallef who is concluding her paid role at The Carmelite Centre Melbourne. Others who have been connected to The Cent re for the length of Bernadette’s time with us will know what she has gi ven. For me\, I have come to recognise more and more the role she has play ed in this time of transition and acknowledge that her contribution has be en nothing less than the glue that has helped to keep things (and people\, events etc) together. Bernadette will continue to support The Carmelite C entre Melbourne community by offering her gifts as a Spiritual Director. O n behalf of us all Bernadette\, thank you for what you have so humbly give n.\n\nTo all of you\, blessings of the Season. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Carmelite-Hermits-on-Mount-Carmel-by-Pietro-Lorenzetti.png CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2119@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T181500 DTSTAMP:20251120T045208Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-advent-lit ry-hours-lay-carmelites-monday-1-december-530/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Advent Liturgy of the Hours with the Lay Carmelites\, Mon day 1 December\, 5:30 DESCRIPTION:On the four Mondays of Advent Lay Carmelite Communities will le ad this prayer form which supports our Carmelite way of life. Join us to h elp bring our spiritual life into focus and prepare for the birth of the P rince of Peace. No prior experience of praying the Divine Office is needed .\n\nMondays of Advent: 1 December\, 8 December\, 15 December and 22 Decem ber.\n\n5.30pm Melbourne\, Canberra and Sydney.\n4.30pm Queensland\n5.00pm Adelaide\n2.30pm Western Australia\n7.30pm New Zealand.\n\nTo receive the zoom link please email Gabrielle Fogarty. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2111@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T104500 DTSTAMP:20251116T230535Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-advent-re flections/ SUMMARY:in person: Advent Reflection/Discussion\, Tuesday 2 December\, 9.30 am - 10.30am DESCRIPTION:Are you being swept along by the ‘Crazy Season’? Why not ta ke a moment to catch your breath and experience Advent in a meaningful way .\n\nJoin us for a series of Advent reflection/discussion sessions based a round the themes of ‘Awake’\, ‘Prepare’\, ‘Receive’ and ‘Re joice’\n\nFour Tuesdays in Advent - 2 December\, 9 December\, 16 Decembe r\, 23 December.\n\n9.30-10.30am in the Malone Room\, Carmelite Hall\, fol lowed by 10 minutes of contemplation and music.\n\nAll welcome for one or all sessions.\n\nSession 1:  Awake – Tuesday 2 December 9.30\nMt 24:37- 44 Stay awake\nWhat stops you from “staying awake”?- the world\, yours elf\, the environment.\n\nSession 2:  Prepare – Tuesday 9 December 9.30 \nMt 3:1-12 John the Baptist\nHow do we prepare ourselves and for what?\n\ nSession 3:  Receive – Tuesday 16 December 9.30\nMt 11:2-13 Good news\n In what guise does Jesus come to you?\n\nSession 4:  Rejoice – Tuesday 23 December 9.30\nMt 1:18-24 Mary and Joseph\nIn what ways do we experienc e the joy of our faith\; the coming of Christ to live amongst us?\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/meditation-candles.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2085@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T143000 DTSTAMP:20251030T220112Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-2-december-1-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Advent Centering Prayer Walking Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, St Vincent Gardens\, Tuesday 2 December\, 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER 2025 we will meet for a walking meditation i n the St Vincent Gardens\, Albert Park weather permitting! We will gather at the entrance on Ferrars Street under the large Oak tree at 1:00pm. The walk will be followed by a shared 'ADVENT' picnic.  All welcome. This cou ld be a perfect time to bring and introduce a friend to the group to share the time with us.\n\nKathryn Pile writes:\n\nThe aim of our walk is to de epen our relationship with God through Nature\, experience the health and wellbeing aspects of meditation\, and the joy of walking in contemplative silence. The Gardens are compact and we will make five stops on our way ar ound. The stops are mostly in places where existing bench seats are placed for those who may like to sit along the way. The walk will take approxima tely 30 minutes and will be followed by a shared 'Advent' picnic in the Ga rdens.\n\nI will set up our picnic spot with a rug and some chairs beforeh and\, at 12.45 pm at the  Montague end of the Gardens\, the south west en d\, for those who may like to leave any food (in sealed containers) or bel ongings there\, before we start. There is parking around the gardens\, and public transport and facilities along Ferrars and Montague Streets.\n\nPl ease let me know if you are able to attend\, or if you have any questions. In the event of inhospitable weather\, for those who have indicated they can come\, I will contact you early on the day so that we can meet in the Malone Room at the Carmelite Center as usual\, to share our meditation and  picnic.\n\nLove and every blessing\, Kathryn Pile\, Meditation Leader.\ n\nBy joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver. \n\nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n\nEmail Kathryn to be added to her contact s list to receive notification about any change due to the weather and to receive a monthly email reminders before each session or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nKathryn Pile le ads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tuesday of the month at 1.00p m in the Malone Room. (First door on the left when entering from 214 Richa rdson Street\, Middle Park.)\n\nThe session begins with Kathryn's reflecti ons on a theme from spiritual writings and scripture followed by silent me ditation. It runs for approx 50 minutes and is followed by an invitation t o spend time together socially. You may like to bring some biscuits or som ething to share with our cuppa afterwards.\nABOUT CENTERING PRAYER\nCenter ing Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writings and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Hear t. It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts as they arise to deepen a way of being in God’s Presence and so deepenin g relationship with God.\n\nCentering Prayer Meditation is an invitation f or all with an open heart who are seeking to bring unity and wholeness int o their daily life.\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with Kath ryn Pile here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicing various for ms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of juggling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical background\, she atten ds Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Graduate Certificat e of Guiding Meditation from the Catholic Theological College – Universi ty of Divinity.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending the se sessions please express your gratitude by making a donation to The Carm elite Centre to help us continue providing these opportunities.  Donation s are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for yo ur support.\n\nWe suggest a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe coffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us continue o ur work. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:St Vincent Gardens South Melbourne\, Ferrars Street\, South Melbou rne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia GEO:-37.835523;144.956209 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ferrars Street\, South Melb ourne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=St Vincent Garde ns South Melbourne:geo:-37.835523,144.956209 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2015@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-12-02/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1965@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-12-04/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1918@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251205T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251205T110000 DTSTAMP:20250919T003638Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-12-05/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2105@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T130000 DTSTAMP:20251030T035047Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/christmas-park-gath ering-saturday-6-december-2025-11-00am-1-00pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Christmas Park Gathering Saturday 6 December 2025 11.00a m - 1.00pm DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday morning 6 December between 11.00am - 1.00 p m 2025 at Vincent Gardens in South Melbourne\nWeather permitting - An end of year casual hello and catch up to celebrate the end of another year and join in the festive spirit of Christmas. BYO seats\, drinks and/or nibble s. We look forward to joining whoever can make it.  It is a beautiful pea ceful park. Sometimes there is a mobile coffee truck across the road in Fe rrars Street and cafes nearby. Let us know if you are coming so we can loo k out for you. See pic below for meeting point. ALL WELCOME!\n\n\n\nLookin g forward to seeing you if you can make it:)\n\nLET US KNOW IF YOU ARE COM ING - EMAIL or by booking below so we can notify you of any change of plan s. If weather is not suitable we will gather in the Carmelite Library\, 21 4 Richardson Street Middle Park. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/St_vincent_garden_albert_park-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:St Vincent Gardens South Melbourne\, Ferrars Street\, South Melbou rne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia GEO:-37.835523;144.956209 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ferrars Street\, South Melb ourne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=St Vincent Garde ns South Melbourne:geo:-37.835523,144.956209 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2120@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251208T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251208T181500 DTSTAMP:20251120T051752Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-advent-lit urgy-of-the-hours-with-the-lay-carmelites-monday-8-december-530/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Advent Liturgy of the Hours with the Lay Carmelites\, Mon day 8 December\, 5:30 DESCRIPTION:On the four Mondays of Advent Lay Carmelite Communities will le ad this prayer form which supports our Carmelite way of life. Join us to h elp bring our spiritual life into focus and prepare for the birth of the P rince of Peace. No prior experience of praying the Divine Office is needed .\n\nMondays of Advent: 1 December\, 8 December\, 15 December and 22 Decem ber.\n\n5.30pm Melbourne\, Canberra and Sydney.\n4.30pm Queensland\n5.00pm Adelaide\n2.30pm Western Australia\n7.30pm New Zealand.\n\nTo receive the zoom link please email Gabrielle Fogarty. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2112@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T104500 DTSTAMP:20251116T230752Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-advent-re flection-discussion-tuesday-9-december-9-30am-10-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Advent Reflection/Discussion\, Tuesday 9 December\, 9.30 am - 10.30am DESCRIPTION:Are you being swept along by the ‘Crazy Season’? Why not ta ke a moment to catch your breath and experience Advent in a meaningful way .\n\nJoin us for a series of Advent reflection/discussion sessions based a round the themes of ‘Awake’\, ‘Prepare’\, ‘Receive’ and ‘Re joice’\n\nFour Tuesdays in Advent - 2 December\, 9 December\, 16 Decembe r\, 23 December.\n\n9.30-10.30am in the Malone Room\, Carmelite Hall\, fol lowed by 10 minutes of contemplation and music.\n\nAll welcome for one or all sessions.\n\nSession 1:  Awake – Tuesday 2 December 9.30\nMt 24:37- 44 Stay awake\nWhat stops you from “staying awake”?- the world\, yours elf\, the environment.\n\nSession 2:  Prepare – Tuesday 9 December 9.30 \nMt 3:1-12 John the Baptist\nHow do we prepare ourselves and for what?\n\ nSession 3:  Receive – Tuesday 16 December 9.30\nMt 11:2-13 Good news\n In what guise does Jesus come to you?\n\nSession 4:  Rejoice – Tuesday 23 December 9.30\nMt 1:18-24 Mary and Joseph\nIn what ways do we experienc e the joy of our faith\; the coming of Christ to live amongst us?\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/meditation-candles.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2115@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T110000 DTSTAMP:20251116T232149Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-9-november-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:REPLACED: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 9 December\, Middle Park\, 9 .30am DESCRIPTION:There will be no contemplative walk this month. Instead please join the Advent Reflection/Discussion at 9.30 in the Malone Room. For more information about this event click here.\n\n \;\n\nALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Ric hardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2025.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church and begin with a short reflecti on before walking for around 30 minutes in silence. We return to the Carme lite Centre for a cuppa and conversation.\n\nBy joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\nLiability Waiver TCCM 2024\n \nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRE SS YOUR GRATITUDE\nIf you benefit from attending these sessions please exp ress your gratitude by making a donation to The Carmelite Centre to help u s continue providing these opportunities.  Donations are essential for us to continue our work. With much appreciation for your support.\n\nWe sugg est a donation of $10 per session which is less than the cost of a cafe co ffee and cake.  Thank you for helping us continue our work.\n\n \;\n\ n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2016@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T174500 DTSTAMP:20251205T071857Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-12-09/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click for more info rmation on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by Natalie Chuba ty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Conta ct us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential f or us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2104@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T120000 DTSTAMP:20251120T051624Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/carmelite-conversat ions-advent-reflection-luke-edwards-10-december/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: The Gospel has Eyes: Advent Refl ection with Luke Edwards\, Wednesday 10 December\, 10.30am to noon DESCRIPTION:‘The Gospel has Eyes’ – A contemplative reflection lookin g over the year and readying our hearts for Advent and beyond.\nCentered o n the Chapter “The Gospel has Eyes” from Carmelite Priest Iain Matthew ’s book The Impact of God: Soundings from St John of The Cross\, our fin al Carmelite Conversation for 2025 will offer participants an opportunity to engage in a contemplative reflection focusing on the year that has been while also being moved to consider how to prepare our hearts for Advent a nd beyond.  The session will weave together space to explore the eyes of the Gospel through journalling\, heartfelt conversation\, poetry and song. \n \;\nTHE ZOOM LINK will be emailed Monday night before the Wednesday event.\nTo receive this email SIGN UP to the "Carmelite Conversations" su bscription LIST.\n\nThe subscription lists can be found on the sidebar in this event and also at the bottom of the home page. We look forward to see ing you on zoom.\n\nThis event is hosted in Melbourne Australia. Australia n Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Please check your time zone and alter if n eeded. The link will be open for 10:15. Please join by 10:25 so we can bei ng at 10:30.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $10 to cont ribute to the costs of providing this session. You can make a donation to The Carmelite Centre  here.   We appreciate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-12-CC-Iain-Matthew-book-cover.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1966@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251211T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T073332Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-12-11/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditat ion is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhance your day-to -day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text of past reflec tions and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mindfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continu e our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our pr ogram of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1919@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251212T110000 DTSTAMP:20250919T003751Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-12-12/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2121@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251215T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251215T181500 DTSTAMP:20251120T051823Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-advent-lit urgy-of-the-hours-with-the-lay-carmelites-monday-15-december-530/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Advent Liturgy of the Hours with the Lay Carmelites\, Mon day 15 December\, 5:30 DESCRIPTION:On the four Mondays of Advent Lay Carmelite Communities will le ad this prayer form which supports our Carmelite way of life. Join us to h elp bring our spiritual life into focus and prepare for the birth of the P rince of Peace. No prior experience of praying the Divine Office is needed .\n\nMondays of Advent: 1 December\, 8 December\, 15 December and 22 Decem ber.\n\n5.30pm Melbourne\, Canberra and Sydney.\n4.30pm Queensland\n5.00pm Adelaide\n2.30pm Western Australia\n7.30pm New Zealand.\n\nTo receive the zoom link please email Gabrielle Fogarty. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2113@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251216T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251216T104500 DTSTAMP:20251116T230242Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-advent-re flection-discussion-tuesday-16-december-9-30am-10-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Advent Reflection/Discussion\, Tuesday 16 December\, 9.3 0am - 10.30am DESCRIPTION:Are you being swept along by the ‘Crazy Season’? Why not ta ke a moment to catch your breath and experience Advent in a meaningful way .\n\nJoin us for a series of Advent reflection/discussion sessions based a round the themes of ‘Awake’\, ‘Prepare’\, ‘Receive’ and ‘Re joice’\n\nFour Tuesdays in Advent - 2 December\, 9 December\, 16 Decembe r\, 23 December\n\n9.30-10.30am in the Malone Room\, Carmelite Hall\, foll owed by 10 minutes of contemplation and music.\n\nAll welcome for one or a ll sessions.\n\nSession 3:  Receive – Tuesday 16 December 9.30\nMt 11:2 -13 Good news\nIn what guise does Jesus come to you?\n\nSession 4:  Rejoi ce – Tuesday 23 December 9.30\nMt 1:18-24 Mary and Joseph\nIn what ways do we experience the joy of our faith\; the coming of Christ to live among st us?\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/meditation-candles.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2017@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251216T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251216T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T235454Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-2-2025-12-16/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:These is the last session for the year. We will resume on Tuesd ay 3 February 2026. \nALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minute s and includes a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and still place towards the end of the day. Please join us. Click f or more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nht tps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJDRjdnSDByQT09\n \nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessions are led by N atalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditation community. Pl ease let us know if you are available to lead some meditations for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questions.\n\nPlease  support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can do nate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1967@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251218T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251218T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T235542Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-weekly-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2025-12-18/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Weekly Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:These is the last session for the year. We will resume on Thurs day 29 January 2026. \nMeditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hal l is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to e xperience meditation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life. Meditation is a way to assist you to live a mindful life\, to enhanc e your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment.\n\nThe text o f past reflections and audio meditation by Peter Thomas are added each wee k to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of podcasts on Meditation and Mi ndfulness by Peter Thomas.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness a nd Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to he lp us continue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue pres enting our program of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n \n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2017/06/Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1920@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251219T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251219T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T235648Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-lectio-div ina-friday-mornings-10am-11am-2-2025-12-19/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Lectio Divina\, Friday mornings 10am - 11am DESCRIPTION:STILLNESS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2122@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251222T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251222T181500 DTSTAMP:20251120T051855Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-advent-lit urgy-of-the-hours-with-the-lay-carmelites-monday-22-december-530/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Advent Liturgy of the Hours with the Lay Carmelites\, Mon day 22 December\, 5:30 DESCRIPTION:On the four Mondays of Advent Lay Carmelite Communities will le ad this prayer form which supports our Carmelite way of life. Join us to h elp bring our spiritual life into focus and prepare for the birth of the P rince of Peace. No prior experience of praying the Divine Office is needed .\n\nMondays of Advent: 1 December\, 8 December\, 15 December and 22 Decem ber.\n\n5.30pm Melbourne\, Canberra and Sydney.\n4.30pm Queensland\n5.00pm Adelaide\n2.30pm Western Australia\n7.30pm New Zealand.\n\nTo receive the zoom link please email Gabrielle Fogarty. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2114@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251223T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251223T104500 DTSTAMP:20251116T230435Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-advent-re flection-discussion-tuesday-23-december-9-30am-10-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Advent Reflection/Discussion\, Tuesday 23 December\, 9.3 0am - 10.30am DESCRIPTION:Are you being swept along by the ‘Crazy Season’? Why not ta ke a moment to catch your breath and experience Advent in a meaningful way .\n\nJoin us for a series of Advent reflection/discussion sessions based a round the themes of ‘Awake’\, ‘Prepare’\, ‘Receive’ and ‘Re joice’\n\nFour Tuesdays in Advent - 2 December\, 9 December\, 16 Decembe r\, 23 December.\n\n9.30-10.30am in the Malone Room\, Carmelite Hall\, fol lowed by 10 minutes of contemplation and music.\n\nAll welcome for one or all sessions.\n\nSession 4:  Rejoice – Tuesday 23 December 9.30\nMt 1:1 8-24 Mary and Joseph\nIn what ways do we experience the joy of our faith\; the coming of Christ to live amongst us?\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; \n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/meditation-candles.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2273@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251223T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260203T150000 DTSTAMP:20251211T234208Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/the-carmelite-libra ry-of-spirituality-mysticism-summer-closure/ SUMMARY:The Carmelite Library of Spirituality & Mysticism - summer closure DESCRIPTION:The library will close at 3pm on Tuesday 23 December and reopen on Tuesday 3 February at 10:00am\n\nThe Carmelite Library is a special th eological library dedicated to study and research in the areas of Spiritua lity and Mysticism. The collection is unique within Australia. The Library is an affiliated member of the University of Divinity (UD) and a library of Yarra Theological Union. It is the Province Library of the Carmelite Fr iars in Australia-Timor Leste. The Library is housed in a spacious and han dsome setting for study and reading purposes. Please email Jenni\, the li brarian\, for information about joining and borrowing books. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/00-Library-display-250x250-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2276@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260120T081454Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/welcome-to-2026/ SUMMARY:Welcome to 2026 DESCRIPTION:SHARE YOUR FLAME – WITH INTENTION!\nThe flame of love\nGrows as it is divided\nIt increases by being shared\nFrom one\, then two\, then three\nAnd darkness is transformed into glory\nAnd the walls reflect its light\nShare your flame!                  \n                         St. John of the Cross\nOn a recent trip to Sydn ey\, something in me wanted to visit Bondi. \nAs the bus turned to face th e sweep of the beach\, I became consumed with anger\; this place of beauty \, bounty and play was now marred and ruptured by terror.\nThe horror mark ed for me the poison of hate - how it can seep into openings to be fed. Th ese openings widen and are emboldened where there is room to grow. My awak ening is that I and we need to be active and intentional about consciously creating hearts\, homes and communities where the love is such that hate can not grow.\nOne of the fruits of an intentional contemplative life is t he grace of being attentive to how and what we are perceiving and holding on to. May we through grace\, re-double our intention to increase the flam e of love – to give no room for hate. \nWe look forward to continuing to facilitate your personal and communal spiritual journey. The regular rhyt hm of events and programs will continue\, alongside a few new opportunitie s.\nTo conclude\, I have an invitation. If you are interested in sharing y our story about what you appreciate and value about being a part of The Ca rmelite Centre Melbourne\, please let me know via email at luke@thecarmeli tecentremelbourne.org\nWith every good wish\,\nLuke ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Bondi-Beach-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2125@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T110000 DTSTAMP:20251218T195928Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-01-23/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2221@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T200000 DTSTAMP:20251218T200022Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-01-29/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2126@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260130T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260130T110000 DTSTAMP:20251218T200203Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-01-30/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2269@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260203T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260203T143000 DTSTAMP:20251212T000348Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-5-march-2024-1-00pm-in-the-ma lone-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 3 February\, 2026 at 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is an invitation for all with an open heart wh o are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nKathr yn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tuesday of the mont h at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left when entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session runs for approx 50 minu tes and begins with a guided reflection then an extended period of silence . After the session there is an invitation to share time together socially .\n\nCentering Prayer draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writing and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart . It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts a s they arise to deepen a way of being in God's Presence. deepening a relat ionship with God.\n\nWe are hoping to hold a walking meditation in St Vinc ent Gardens\, Ferrars Street in South Melbourne during the year when weath er permits.  Details will be provided in advance.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly reminder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmel itecentremelbourne.org\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with K athryn Pile here\n\nYou may like to use an app by Contemplative Outreach f or your meditation at other times. You can find the app in the iTunes App Store or the Google Play Store if you have an Android\; search for Centeri ng Prayer.  Download here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicin g various forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of jugg ling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical backgroun d\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Gradua te Certificate of Guiding Meditation. (Catholic Theological College – Un iversity of Divinity.)\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $ 10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our program and prov iding hospitality. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly dona te here either by direct debit or credit card through trybooking. Your gen erosity is much appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2174@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260203T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260203T174500 DTSTAMP:20251218T200233Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-02-03/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2222@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260205T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260205T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-02-05/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2127@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-02-06/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2271@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T110000 DTSTAMP:20251212T000315Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-10-february-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 10 February\, Middle Park\, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2026.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation. New people always welcome.\n\nBy joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\nLiability Waiver TCCM\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe s uggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providin g our program and providing hospitality. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate here either by direct debit or credit card throug h trybooking. Your generosity is much appreciated.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2175@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-02-10/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2274@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T120000 DTSTAMP:20251218T200359Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-an-introduction-to-the-seasons-of-the-heart-wednesday-11-feb ruary-2026-10-30am-to-noon/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: An Introduction to the Seasons o f the Heart\, Wednesday 11 February 2026\, 10.30am to noon DESCRIPTION:Fundamental themes of Carmelite spirituality emerge in the stor y of the human heart. These themes reveal a spiritual dynamism at the core of the Carmelite life which can be described as "seasons of the heart."\n Exploring a Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Way\nCarmelite Conversation s throughout 2026 will explore these "seasons of the heart" as a way of fa cilitating spiritual journeys. There are five seasons identified in this e xploration:\n1 A longing heart - a desire for God\n2 An enslaved heart - t he worship of false gods\n3 A listening heart - contemplative prayer\n4 A troubled heart - the tragic life\n5 A pure heart - the transformation of d esire.\n\nThe session in February will be an Introduction to the Seasons o f the Heart which will also explain the 2026 program. It will include Q&am p\;A\, discussion and shared listening.\nTHE ZOOM LINK will be emailed Sun day night before the Wednesday event.\nTo receive this email SIGN UP to th e "Carmelite Conversations" subscription LIST.\n\nThe subscription lists c an be found on the sidebar in this event and also at the bottom of the hom e page. We look forward to seeing you on zoom.\n\nThis event is hosted in Melbourne Australia. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Please check your time zone and alter if needed. The link will be open for 10:15. Plea se join by 10:25 so we can being at 10:30.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe sug gest a donation of $10 to contribute to the costs of providing this sessio n. You can make a donation to The Carmelite Centre here. We appreciate you r support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2026-CC-heart-leaf-1.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2223@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-02-12/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2128@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260213T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-02-13/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2270@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260204T081455Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-ma rks-gospel-monthly-study-group-begins-tuesday-17-february-2026-at-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading Mark's Gospel\, monthly study group begins Tuesda y 17 February 2026 at 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:Reading Mark's Gospel:  A monthly study group in 2026 to read and discuss Mark’s Gospel\, via zoom. Being part of the group will requi re a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of the Gospel before e ach monthly meeting. February's meeting will begin at Chapter 1.\n\nReadin g Mark’s Gospel scheduled Zoom meetings 2026\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 9661148511?pwd=czg5emRhdjZGKzdJR2VMb0FxSXNRZz09&\;omn=85719369117\nMeet ing ID: 878 3673 1315\nPasscode: 713676\n\nWhen: Monthly – third Tuesday 1.30 – 3.00 pm. A detailed timetable will be forwarded to those who sho w interest in joining us.\n\nPurpose: To further our own spiritual growth by improving our understanding of Luke’s gospel.\n\nOur approach : This is a study group of equals in that it is not led by an “expert”.  All participants will be expected to read the relevant section before each me eting and may undertake their own research and be prepared to share that r esearch with others.  The Carmelite Library in Middle Park has a number o f resources and commentaries to help.\n\nAs the intention is to further in dividual’s spiritual development\, the text will not be critiqued as in an academic exercise.  However\, reading commentaries from learned schola rs would be helpful.\n\nClare McArdle moderates the sessions (but others a re encouraged to take turns if they wish).  The role of the moderator is to keep us to the time limits and to keep the discussion moving along\, bu t not as ‘experts’ with all the answers. Fr David Hofman OCarm will at tend as\, and when\, he can.  There will be others in the group who may h ave an understanding of Mark which they can share.\n\nTo join this group p lease contact Clare McArdle claremca@bigpond.com\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\n We suggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of prov iding our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly dona te here either by direct debit or credit card through trybooking. Your gen erosity is much appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2026-Gospel-of-Mark.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2268@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T180000 DTSTAMP:20251212T000619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-17-february-2026-at-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 17 February\, 2 026 at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:The  book we are reading is The World We Have: A Buddhist Appr oach to Peace and Ecology by the late Thich Nhat Hanh. We will begin readi ng and discussing at Chapter Five at the February gathering.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group please contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael. They will provide the zoom link for the meetings.\n\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Reading C ircle is for those intrigued by the contemporary scientific story of the o rigins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who want to articulate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs thei r living.\nThis Reading Circle seeks encounters with the Divine and the sp iritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natu ral environments\, challenges brought about through climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-reflect ion\, personal prayer and group discussion utilizing diverse texts written by scientists\, theologians\, people of faith and people of goodwill.\n\n If you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2025.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a do nation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our progr am. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate here either by direct debit or credit card through trybooking. Your generosity is much appreciated. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-The-World-We-Have-Eco-book-cover.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2176@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-02-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2224@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-02-19/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2129@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260220T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260220T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-02-20/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2278@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260223T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260330T181500 DTSTAMP:20260206T072304Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-evening-pr ayer-for-lent-with-the-lay-carmelites-monday-february-23-to-monday-march-3 0-530pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Evening Prayer for Lent with the Lay Carmelites\, Monday February 23 to Monday March 30\, 5:30pm DESCRIPTION:As part of your spiritual practice during Lent\, join us via zo om to recite Evening Prayer together on the six Mondays of Lent. This week ly prayer is hosted by the Lay Carmelite Council. No prior experience of p raying Evening Prayer from the Divine Office is needed.\n\nThe Church at p rayer celebrating the Divine Office\, or as it is more commonly called now \, the Liturgy of the Hours is for everyone\;  to have the opportunity to offer prayer for the whole world\, by daily praise and intercession\, sor row and thanksgiving using the psalms and the reading of scripture for all that is happening in our lives. Jesus prayed the psalms and knew them int imately\; the psalms are poetry\, they use symbolic language but deal with human reality. They express a real relationship between God and his peopl e\, using human characteristics to describe God\, to hold the door open fo r encounter with the living and loving God.\n\nWhen we pray the Liturgy of the Hours we pray with Jesus\; the very words he used.  In the intercess ions we can ask him to listen to us\, or sometimes they join the prayers o f Jesus with our own prayers\, in our requests to the Father. He is with u s as we ask the Spirit of comfort and consolation and courage to be with u s on our journey… in these prayers he walks with us.\n\nMondays of Lent: 23 February\, 2 March\, 9 March\, 16 March\, 23 March\, 30 March* (*Holy Week\, The Way of the Cross)\nPlease check your time zone - this event is held at 5.30 pm on Mondays in Melbourne.\nZoom link\nLAY CARMELITES are in viting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nTopic: LCC LITURGY OF THE HOURS\, EVENING PRAYER\nTime: Feb 23\, 2026 05:30 PM Canberra\, Melbourne\, Sydne y\n Every week on Mon\, until Mar 30\, 2026\, 6 occurrence(s)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89976221945?pwd=pQmU7oDbWlj5NSN1fFwb2xK AwrkFhd.1\nMeeting ID: 899 7622 1945\nPasscode: 080244gf\n\nMONTHLY NEWSLE TTER\nIf you would like to receive a monthly newsletter with Carmelite Cen tre events for the coming month\, please send your email address to info@t hecarmelitecentremelbourne.org\n\nOR enter your email in the "Subscribe" s pace at the bottom of the home page on the website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Cent-Prayer-20-Oct-WEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2177@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-02-24/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2277@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T203000 DTSTAMP:20260121T072609Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-praying-w ith-icons/ SUMMARY:in person: Praying with Icons Wednesday 25 February 2026 - Wednesda y 1 April 2026 7.30pm with Br Daryl Moresco\, O.Carm. DESCRIPTION:Praying with Icons will be held at 7.30pm on every Wednesday ev ening starting on February 25 until the end of Lent in the Malone Room at the Carmelite Hall.  The Malone room is the first door on the left when y ou enter from Richardson Street.\n\n\nLed by Br Daryl Moresco\, O.Carm. yo u are invited to experience maize chants\, scripture\, silence\, intercess ory prayer and meditative music in a candlelight setting\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nPlease supp ort the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.  Donations are ess ential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Image-21-1-2026-at-9.51-am.jpeg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2225@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-02-26/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2130@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-02-27/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2272@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T130000 DTSTAMP:20251212T000733Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-c ommunity-social-gathering-friday-27-february-2026-at-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Community Social Gathering\, Friday 27 February 2026 at 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library Friday 27 February between 11. 30am and 1pm. This is the first gathering for the year.\nAll Welcome.\n\nA n opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa and conversations. You ma y like to bring some nibbles to share or bring along your own lunch. Even though the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\nLooking forward to seeing some of you i n the library for our end of year gathering.\n\nPhotos from last year's Fe bruary gathering.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/open-heart-closer.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2279@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260302T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260302T090000 DTSTAMP:20260203T055827Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-praise-of-slow-a -revs-to-rest-event/ SUMMARY:In Praise of Slow - A Revs to Rest Event DESCRIPTION:While others drive themselves around the bend this Grand Prix s eason\, we invite you to apply the brakes and slow down with us by joining in the slowness of Revs to Rest. Choose from one or more of our regular contemplative programs or kick off your week with a special reflection ‘ In Praise of Slow” \n\nBOOK a SPOT at In Praise of Slow - here\n\nSee t he schedule below:\n\n Monday 2 March: 8:00am-9:00am (In person at The Ca rmelite Centre) In Praise of Slow: experience a range of gentle ways to gr ound and slow ourselves down.\n Tuesday 3 March - Meditation - 5:00pm (on line)\n Wednesday 4 March - Praying with Icons days\, 7.30pm. The Carmeli te Centre\, Malone Room (In Person)\n Thursday 5 March - Meditation - 7:0 0pm The Carmelite Centre\, Malone Room (In Person)\n Friday 6 March - Lec tio Divina - 10:00am (online)\n\nFor more information and to book\, the be st place to go to is our Events page CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2281@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T143000 DTSTAMP:20260221T084439Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-3-march-2026-at-1-00pm-in-the -malone-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 3 March\, 2026 at 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is an invitation for all with an open heart wh o are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nKathr yn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tuesday of the mont h at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left when entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session runs for approx 50 minu tes and begins with a guided reflection then an extended period of silence . After the session there is an invitation to share time together socially .\n\nCentering Prayer draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writing and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart . It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts a s they arise to deepen a way of being in God's Presence. deepening a relat ionship with God.\n\nWe are hoping to hold a walking meditation in St Vinc ent Gardens\, Ferrars Street in South Melbourne during the year when weath er permits.  Details will be provided in advance.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly reminder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmel itecentremelbourne.org\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with K athryn Pile here\n\nYou may like to use an app by Contemplative Outreach f or your meditation at other times. You can find the app in the iTunes App Store or the Google Play Store if you have an Android\; search for Centeri ng Prayer.  Download here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicin g various forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of jugg ling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical backgroun d\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Gradua te Certificate of Guiding Meditation. (Catholic Theological College – Un iversity of Divinity.)\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $ 10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our program and prov iding hospitality. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly dona te here either by direct debit or credit card through trybooking. Your gen erosity is much appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2178@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-03-03/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2226@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260305T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260305T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-03-05/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2131@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260306T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260306T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-03-06/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2282@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260221T084723Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-10-march-2026-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 10 March 2026\, Middle Park \, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2026.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation. New people always welcome.\n\nBy joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\nLiability Waiver TCCM\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe s uggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providin g our program and providing hospitality. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate here either by direct debit or credit card throug h trybooking. Your generosity is much appreciated.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2179@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-03-10/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2288@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260308T084417Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-a-longing-heart-wednesday-8-aprill-2-26-7pm-8-30pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Carmelite Conversations: A Longing Heart\, Wednesday 8 A pril 2026\, 7pm to 8.30pm DESCRIPTION:Fundamental themes of Carmelite spirituality emerge in the stor y of the human heart. These themes reveal a spiritual dynamism at the core of the Carmelite life which can be described as "seasons of the heart."\n Exploring a Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Way\nCarmelite Conversation s throughout 2026 will explore these "seasons of the heart" as a way of fa cilitating spiritual journeys. There are five seasons identified in this e xploration:\n1 A longing heart - a desire for God\n2 An enslaved heart - t he worship of false gods\n3 A listening heart - contemplative prayer\n4 A troubled heart - the tragic life\n5 A pure heart - the transformation of d esire.\n\nThe session in April will be A Longing Heart - a desire for God. It will include Q&\;A\, discussion and shared listening.  It will be held in person at the Carmelite Centre Melbourne\, 214 Richardson St Middl e Park\n\n \;\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $10 to contribute to the costs of providing this session. You can make a donatio n to The Carmelite Centre here. We appreciate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2026-CC-heart-leaf-1.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:The Carmelite Centre Melbourne\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Pa rk\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848632;144.959685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Carmelite Centre Melbourne:geo:-37.848632,144.959685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2283@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260221T085015Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-carmelite- conversations-a-longing-heart-wednesday-11-march-2026-10-30am-to-noon/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: A Longing Heart\, Wednesday 11 M arch 2026\, 10.30am to noon DESCRIPTION:Fundamental themes of Carmelite spirituality emerge in the stor y of the human heart. These themes reveal a spiritual dynamism at the core of the Carmelite life which can be described as "seasons of the heart."\n Exploring a Spiritual Dynamic of the Carmelite Way\nCarmelite Conversation s throughout 2026 will explore these "seasons of the heart" as a way of fa cilitating spiritual journeys. There are five seasons identified in this e xploration:\n1 A longing heart - a desire for God\n2 An enslaved heart - t he worship of false gods\n3 A listening heart - contemplative prayer\n4 A troubled heart - the tragic life\n5 A pure heart - the transformation of d esire.\n\nThe session in March will be A Longing Heart - a desire for God. It will include Q&\;A\, discussion and shared listening.\nTHE ZOOM LIN K will be emailed 2 days before the Wednesday event.\nTo receive this emai l SIGN UP to the "Carmelite Conversations" subscription LIST.\n\nThe subsc ription lists can be found on the sidebar in this event and also at the bo ttom of the home page. We look forward to seeing you on zoom.\n\nThis even t is hosted in Melbourne Australia. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT ). Please check your time zone and alter if needed. The link will be open for 10:15. Please join by 10:25 so we can being at 10:30.\nEXPRESS YOUR GR ATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $10 to contribute to the costs of provid ing this session. You can make a donation to The Carmelite Centre here. We appreciate your support. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2026-CC-heart-leaf-1.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2227@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-03-12/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2132@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260313T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260313T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-03-13/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2284@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T150000 DTSTAMP:20260221T085145Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-ma rks-gospel-tuesday-17-march-2026-at-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading Mark's Gospel\, Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 1.30pm. DESCRIPTION:Reading Mark's Gospel:  A monthly study group in 2026 to read and discuss Mark’s Gospel\, via zoom. Being part of the group will requi re a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of the Gospel before e ach monthly meeting. February's meeting will begin at Chapter 1.\n\nReadin g Mark’s Gospel scheduled Zoom meetings 2026\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 9661148511?pwd=czg5emRhdjZGKzdJR2VMb0FxSXNRZz09&\;omn=85719369117\nMeet ing ID: 878 3673 1315\nPasscode: 713676\n\nWhen: Monthly – third Tuesday 1.30 – 3.00 pm. A detailed timetable will be forwarded to those who sho w interest in joining us.\n\nPurpose: To further our own spiritual growth by improving our understanding of Luke’s gospel.\n\nOur approach : This is a study group of equals in that it is not led by an “expert”.  All participants will be expected to read the relevant section before each me eting and may undertake their own research and be prepared to share that r esearch with others.  The Carmelite Library in Middle Park has a number o f resources and commentaries to help.\n\nAs the intention is to further in dividual’s spiritual development\, the text will not be critiqued as in an academic exercise.  However\, reading commentaries from learned schola rs would be helpful.\n\nClare McArdle moderates the sessions (but others a re encouraged to take turns if they wish).  The role of the moderator is to keep us to the time limits and to keep the discussion moving along\, bu t not as ‘experts’ with all the answers. Fr David Hofman OCarm will at tend as\, and when\, he can.  There will be others in the group who may h ave an understanding of Mark which they can share.\n\nTo join this group p lease contact Clare McArdle claremca@bigpond.com\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\n We suggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of prov iding our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly dona te here either by direct debit or credit card through trybooking. Your gen erosity is much appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2026-Gospel-of-Mark.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2180@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-03-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2228@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-03-19/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2133@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260320T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260320T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-03-20/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2181@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-03-24/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2229@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-03-26/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2134@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-03-27/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2280@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260221T084234Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-monthly-c ommunity-social-gathering-friday-27-march-2026-at-11-30am-1pm/ SUMMARY:in person: Monthly Community Social Gathering\, Friday 27 March 202 6 at 11.30am - 1pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carmelite Library Friday 27 March between 11.30a m and 1pm. \nAll Welcome.\n\nAn opportunity to meet in person to share a cuppa and conversations. You may like to bring some nibbles to share or br ing along your own lunch. Even though the library is not officially open a t this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed.\n\n \;\ n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/open-heart-closer.jpg CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured LOCATION:Carmelite Library Middle Park\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Par k\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.848639;144.959679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carmelite Lib rary Middle Park:geo:-37.848639,144.959679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2182@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-03-31/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2230@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260402T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260402T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-04-02/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2135@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260403T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-04-03/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2286@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260407T143000 DTSTAMP:20260308T083641Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-centering -prayer-meditation-with-kathryn-pile-tuesday-7-april-2026-at-1-00pm-in-the -malone-room/ SUMMARY:in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile\, Tuesday 7 April\, 2026 at 1.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is an invitation for all with an open heart wh o are seeking to bring unity and wholeness into their daily life.\n\nKathr yn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tuesday of the mont h at 1.00pm in the Malone Room. (First door on the left when entering from 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park.) The session runs for approx 50 minu tes and begins with a guided reflection then an extended period of silence . After the session there is an invitation to share time together socially .\n\nCentering Prayer draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre\, using themes from spiritual writing and scripture\, to help us experience beyond limited intellect\, the total mind we call Heart . It’s a surrender method\, a practice based on letting go of thoughts a s they arise to deepen a way of being in God's Presence. deepening a relat ionship with God.\n\nWe are hoping to hold a walking meditation in St Vinc ent Gardens\, Ferrars Street in South Melbourne during the year when weath er permits.  Details will be provided in advance.\n\nContact Kathryn for the monthly reminder or to inquire about the sessions.  kathryn@thecarmel itecentremelbourne.org\n\nWatch an Introduction to Centering Prayer with K athryn Pile here\n\nYou may like to use an app by Contemplative Outreach f or your meditation at other times. You can find the app in the iTunes App Store or the Google Play Store if you have an Android\; search for Centeri ng Prayer.  Download here\n\nKathryn Pile has a long history of practicin g various forms of meditation to assist her to meet the challenges of jugg ling everyday living. Always a seeker and from a rich ecumenical backgroun d\, she attends Anglican and Catholic churches\, and is a regular attendee of Carmelite Centre events and prayer opportunities. Kathryn has a Gradua te Certificate of Guiding Meditation. (Catholic Theological College – Un iversity of Divinity.)\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a donation of $ 10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our program and prov iding hospitality. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly dona te here either by direct debit or credit card through trybooking. Your gen erosity is much appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Tuesday-Centering-Prayer-Meditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2183@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260407T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-04-07/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2231@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260409T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-04-09/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2136@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-04-10/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2287@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T110000 DTSTAMP:20260308T083752Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-contempla tive-walk-tuesday-14-april-2026-middle-park-9-30am/ SUMMARY:in person: Contemplative Walk\, Tuesday 14 April 2026\, Middle Park \, 9.30am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME!\nJoin us for a quiet walk beginning at OLMC Church in Middle Park\, 210-218 Richardson Street\, Middle Park at 9.30am on the second Tuesday of the month in 2026.\n\nWe meet in front of the Church an d begin with a short reflection before walking for around 30 minutes in si lence. We return to the Carmelite Centre for a cuppa and conversation. New people always welcome.\n\nBy joining the walk you agree to the Carmelite Centre liability waiver.\n\nLiability Waiver TCCM\n\nContact us to let us know you will join us or with any questions.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe s uggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providin g our program and providing hospitality. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate here either by direct debit or credit card throug h trybooking. Your generosity is much appreciated.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/TuesWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Stillness & Silence LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church\, Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia GEO:-37.8484386;144.95931199999995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cnr Richardson St + Wright St\, Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Our L ady of Mount Carmel Church:geo:-37.8484386,144.95931199999995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2289@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260308T084604Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-reading-ma rks-gospel-tuesday-14-april-2026-at-1-30pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Reading Mark's Gospel\, Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 1.30pm DESCRIPTION:Reading Mark's Gospel:  A monthly study group in 2026 to read and discuss Mark’s Gospel\, via zoom. Being part of the group will requi re a level of commitment to read the relevant parts of the Gospel before e ach monthly meeting. February's meeting will begin at Chapter 1.\n\nReadin g Mark’s Gospel scheduled Zoom meetings 2026\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 9661148511?pwd=czg5emRhdjZGKzdJR2VMb0FxSXNRZz09&\;omn=85719369117\nMeet ing ID: 878 3673 1315\nPasscode: 713676\n\nWhen: Monthly – third Tuesday 1.30 – 3.00 pm. A detailed timetable will be forwarded to those who sho w interest in joining us.\n\nPurpose: To further our own spiritual growth by improving our understanding of Luke’s gospel.\n\nOur approach : This is a study group of equals in that it is not led by an “expert”.  All participants will be expected to read the relevant section before each me eting and may undertake their own research and be prepared to share that r esearch with others.  The Carmelite Library in Middle Park has a number o f resources and commentaries to help.\n\nAs the intention is to further in dividual’s spiritual development\, the text will not be critiqued as in an academic exercise.  However\, reading commentaries from learned schola rs would be helpful.\n\nClare McArdle moderates the sessions (but others a re encouraged to take turns if they wish).  The role of the moderator is to keep us to the time limits and to keep the discussion moving along\, bu t not as ‘experts’ with all the answers. Fr David Hofman OCarm will at tend as\, and when\, he can.  There will be others in the group who may h ave an understanding of Mark which they can share.\n\nTo join this group p lease contact Clare McArdle claremca@bigpond.com\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\n We suggest a donation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of prov iding our program. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly dona te here either by direct debit or credit card through trybooking. Your gen erosity is much appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2026-Gospel-of-Mark.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2290@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T180000 DTSTAMP:20260308T084827Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-eco-spirit uality-reading-circle-tuesday-14-april-2026-at-5-00pm/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle\, Tuesday 14 April\, 2026 at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:The  book we are reading is The World We Have: A Buddhist Appr oach to Peace and Ecology by the late Thich Nhat Hanh. We will begin readi ng and discussing at Chapter Five at the February gathering.\n\nTo book or ask about the activities of the group please contact the Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle directly - email Barbara or Michael. They will provide the zoom link for the meetings.\n\n\nABOUT THE READING CIRCLE\nThis Reading C ircle is for those intrigued by the contemporary scientific story of the o rigins of the universe and the evolution of life\, and for those who want to articulate a spirituality that embraces this awareness and informs thei r living.\nThis Reading Circle seeks encounters with the Divine and the sp iritual dimensions of life as manifested in the world’s ecologies\, natu ral environments\, challenges brought about through climate change and the mysteries of space and time.\n\nWe do this through reading\, self-reflect ion\, personal prayer and group discussion utilizing diverse texts written by scientists\, theologians\, people of faith and people of goodwill.\n\n If you have an interest in a similar spirituality you are very welcome to make contact and join us in 2025.\nEXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE\nWe suggest a do nation of $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing our progr am. Thank you for helping us continue our work. Kindly donate here either by direct debit or credit card through trybooking. Your generosity is much appreciated. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2025-The-World-We-Have-Eco-book-cover.png CATEGORIES:Express & Explore,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2184@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-04-14/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2232@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-04-16/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2137@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-04-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2185@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-04-21/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2233@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-04-23/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2138@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260424T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260424T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-04-24/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2186@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-04-28/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2234@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-04-30/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2139@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260501T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-05-01/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2187@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-05-05/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2235@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-05-07/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2140@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-05-08/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2188@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-05-12/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2236@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-05-14/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2141@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260515T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260515T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-05-15/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2189@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-05-19/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2237@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-05-21/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2142@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-05-22/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2190@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-05-26/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2238@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260528T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-05-28/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2143@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-05-29/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2191@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-06-02/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2239@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260604T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260604T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-06-04/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2144@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260605T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-06-05/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2192@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260609T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-06-09/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2240@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-06-11/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2145@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-06-12/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2193@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-06-16/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2241@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-06-18/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2146@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260619T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260619T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-06-19/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2194@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-06-23/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2242@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-06-25/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2147@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-06-26/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2195@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260630T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260630T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-06-30/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2243@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260702T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260702T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-07-02/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2148@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260703T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-07-03/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2196@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260707T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260707T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-07-07/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2244@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260709T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260709T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-07-09/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2149@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-07-10/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2197@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260714T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260714T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-07-14/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2245@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-07-16/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2150@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260717T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260717T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-07-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2198@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-07-21/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2246@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-07-23/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2151@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-07-24/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2199@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-07-28/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2247@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-07-30/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2152@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260731T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-07-31/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2200@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260804T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260804T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-08-04/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2248@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-08-06/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2153@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-08-07/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2201@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-08-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2249@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-08-13/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2154@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260814T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-08-14/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2202@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-08-18/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2250@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-08-20/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2155@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-08-21/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2203@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-08-25/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2251@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-08-27/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2156@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260828T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260828T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-08-28/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2204@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260901T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260901T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-09-01/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2252@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260903T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260903T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-09-03/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2157@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260904T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260904T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-09-04/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2205@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-09-08/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2253@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-09-10/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2158@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260911T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260911T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-09-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2206@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-09-15/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2254@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-09-17/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2159@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-09-18/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2207@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260922T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260922T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-09-22/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2255@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260924T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260924T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-09-24/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2160@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260925T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-09-25/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2208@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-09-29/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2256@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-10-01/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2161@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-10-02/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2209@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-10-06/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2257@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-10-08/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2162@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-10-09/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2210@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-10-13/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2258@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-10-15/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2163@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-10-16/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2211@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-10-20/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2259@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-10-22/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2164@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-10-23/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2212@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-10-27/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2260@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-10-29/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2165@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-10-30/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2213@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261103T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261103T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-11-03/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2261@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261105T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-11-05/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2166@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261106T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-11-06/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2214@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261110T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261110T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-11-10/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2262@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261112T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-11-12/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2167@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261113T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261113T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-11-13/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2215@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-11-17/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2263@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-11-19/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2168@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261120T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261120T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-11-20/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2216@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-11-24/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2264@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261126T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261126T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-11-26/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2169@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261127T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-11-27/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2217@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261201T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261201T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-12-01/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2265@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261203T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261203T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-12-03/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2170@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261204T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261204T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-12-04/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2218@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261208T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261208T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-12-08/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2266@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-12-10/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2171@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261211T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261211T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-12-11/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Friday-Lectio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2219@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261215T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261215T174500 DTSTAMP:20251211T232433Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/via-zoom-tuesday-pr ayer-meditation-at-5-00pm-3-2026-12-15/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Tuesday Prayer Meditation at 5.00pm DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Tuesday Prayer Meditation a t 5.00pm\n\nThis weekly meditation session go for 30-40 minutes and includ es a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 mi nutes.\nThe process is a simple one and is an invitation to a silent and s till place towards the end of the day. Please join us. New people always w elcome. Click for more information on  "Stillness and Silence" \n\nJoin Z oom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911923939?pwd=SVdvNXlXUXZPTlNqSVJ DRjdnSDByQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 839 1192 3939\nPasscode: 129738\n\nThe sessio ns are led by Natalie Chubaty and various members of our virtual meditatio n community. Please let us know if you are available to lead some meditati ons for us this year. Contact us if you are interested or have any questio ns.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us continue our work.   Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of ev ents. You can donate here.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/Centering-Prayer-13-oct-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2267@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261217T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261217T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232303Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/in-person-thursday- evening-meditation-7-00pm-in-the-malone-room-2026-12-17/ SUMMARY:in person: Thursday Evening Meditation 7.00pm in the Malone Room DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Malone Room in the Carmelite Hall is held at 7pm on every Thursday. (The Malone room is the first door on the left when you enter from Richardson Street.)\n\n\nYou are invited to experience Med itation as a way of bringing peace\, harmony and joy to your life\, to ass ist you to live a mindful life and to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. Beginners are welcome to contact the Centre .\n\nPeter Thomas has been running Thursday evening Meditation in the Malo ne Room at the Carmelite Centre for many years. The in-person sessions fin ish at 8.00pm.\n\nThe text of past reflections and audio meditation by Pet er Thomas are added each week to the blog here.\n\nListen to a series of t en short podcasts by Peter Thomas on various topics related to Meditation and Mindfulness.\n\nClick for more information on  "Stillness and Silence "  weekly events.\n\nPlease support the Carmelite Centre to help us cont inue our work.  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of events. You can donate here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021-Thursday-Meditation.png LOCATION:Malone Room Carmelite Hall\, 214 Richardson Street\, Middle Park\, VIC\, Australia GEO:-37.848532;144.959382 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=214 Richardson Street\, Mid dle Park\, VIC\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Malone Room Carmelit e Hall:geo:-37.848532,144.959382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2172@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261218T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261218T110000 DTSTAMP:20251211T232619Z URL:https://www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org/events/16055-2026-12-18/ SUMMARY:via zoom: Friday Lectio Divina at 10.00am DESCRIPTION:ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Friday Lectio Divina at 10. 00am\nEach week a virtual community gathers for Lectio Divina. We begin wi th an opening prayer\, read the Gospel of the following Sunday\, then list en to Fr David Hofman's insights into the text. After this a time for shar ing reflections is available for those who wish to participate. We then mo ve into intercessory prayers and finish with a closing prayer. We always f inish by 11am. New people always welcome.\n\nDavid Hofman OCarm provides w eekly notes which include a closer look at the reading\; the liturgical se tting for the particular Sunday\; and an instructive reflection. These rea dings and reflections are on the website here. Click on the heading in the box of the current week.\n\nSubscribe to the 'Lectio' list to be added to those who receive the readings and notes each week by email.\n\nThe recur ring zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89792352290?pwd=Wi9JUmtJQUJrQV J3SVB6UXp3bFRlQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 897 9235 2290\nPasscode: 811610\n\nFor t hose who can\, the plan is to read privately and reflect 9.30am – 10am a nd then at 10am join the zoom gathering. \n\nClick for more information o n  "Stillness and Silence"  weekly events.\n\nThere is no cost to attend these weekly sessions. However toward the end of June and end of July an appeal is made to contribute to the stipend for Fr David.\n\nAlternatively \, you can contribute anytime at this link to support the Carmelite Centre .  Donations are essential for us to continue presenting our program of e vents. 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