SHARE YOUR FLAME – WITH INTENTION!
The flame of love
Grows as it is divided
It increases by being shared
From one, then two, then three
And darkness is transformed into glory
And the walls reflect its light
Share your flame!         Â
                       St. John of the Cross
On a recent trip to Sydney, something in me wanted to visit Bondi.
As the bus turned to face the sweep of the beach, I became consumed with anger; this place of beauty, bounty and play was now marred and ruptured by terror.
The horror marked for me the poison of hate – how it can seep into openings to be fed. These openings widen and are emboldened where there is room to grow. My awakening 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.
One of the fruits of an intentional contemplative life is the 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 flame of love – to give no room for hate.
We look forward to continuing to facilitate your personal and communal spiritual journey. The regular rhythm of events and programs will continue, alongside a few new opportunities.
To conclude, I have an invitation. If you are interested in sharing your story about what you appreciate and value about being a part of The Carmelite Centre Melbourne, please let me know via email at luke@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org
With every good wish,
Luke
