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WELCOME to the March activities at the Carmelite Centre. We look forward to you joining us either in person or on-line.
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This month the weekly Tuesday meditation at 5.00pm via zoom is recommencing.
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Blessings to all for a healthy, safe and happy month ahead.
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Would you shout us a coffee and cake?
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The suggested donation to say 'thank you' for any session is $10 per person per session. That's less than the cost of a coffee and cake. When booking a session kindly following the donation link provided. Or contribute to all the March events you plan to attend in one go here. Thank you for helping us continue our work.
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via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: Blessed Baptist of Spagnoli of Mantua, with Philip Harvey, Wednesday 1 March,10.30am - 12.00noon
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Blessed Baptist Spagnoli of Mantua, often simply The Mantuan (born 1447 in Mantua, died in Mantua, 1516), was a poet, Renaissance humanist, and religious leader. He is the only Carmelite to be named in Shakespeare. This Conversation will be an introduction to Mantua’s life, his writing and his multifarious and quite fascinating world. …
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in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile, Tuesday 7 March, 12.45pm - 1.15pm in the Carmelite Library
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Kathryn Pile will lead Centering Prayer Meditation in 2023 on the first Tuesday of the month at 12.45pm in the Carmelite Library. The session will run for approx 50 minutes and is followed by an invitation to share time together socially. …
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via zoom: Spiritual Reading Group, Cecily Clark on Wisdom and Folly in Shakespeare and the Book of Proverbs, Wednesday 15 March, 10.30am - 12.00noon
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Despite the relentless pursuit of knowledge in our troubled world with its wars, strife and a pandemic, the question remains, “Has our knowledge really helped us?” Is knowledge different from wisdom? In this session Cecily will consider how an understanding of Wisdom and Folly in Shakespeare and the Book of Proverbs can help us navigate our way through today’s world. …
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in person: Women's Art Circle, with Michelle Harris, on the Tuesday 28 March, 10.30 - 12.00noon
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Meditation, Mandala Making, Morning Tea and Musing. On the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10.30am to 12pm facilitated by Michele Harris and meeting in the Carmelite Library. Numbers are limited so please contact Michele …
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in person: Gathering, Friday 31 March, 11.30am - 1pm
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Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month between 11.30am and 1pm. An opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even though the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed. …
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via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle, 2023
in person: Tuesday 4 April, library at 11.00am and lunch
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Our first meeting for 2023 will be at 11.00am in the Carmelite Library with Philip Harvey the Librarian. This is an opportunity to review the Eco Spirituality Book Collection. This will be followed by a lunch in Armstrong Street, Middle Park. …
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via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: Preparing for the Easter Triduum in a Carmelite Way, with Daryl Moresco OCarm, Wednesday 5 April,10.30am - 12.00noon
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On the Wednesday before Holy Thursday Daryl Moresco OCarm will lead us in a reflection about the meaning of the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil) and bring a Carmelite spirituality to our celebration of this sorrowful and joyful time. …
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SAVE SOME REGULAR DATES FOR 2023
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First Tuesday of the month: Centering Prayer Meditation 12.45pm
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First Wednesday of the month: Carmelite Conversations,10.30am
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Third Tuesday of the month: Scripture Study Group 1.30pm
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Third Wednesday of the month: Spiritual Reading Group, 10.30am
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Fourth Tuesday of the month: Women's Art Circle, 10.30am
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Last Friday of the month: Gathering in the Carmelite Library, 11.30am
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WEEKLY STILLNESS AND SILENCE
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with resources available on-line to use in your own time
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via zoom: Prayer Meditation Tuesdays at 5.00pm Begins 7 March and continues weekly.
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ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Prayer Meditation, Tuesdays at 5.00pm. We begin on Tuesday 7 March. Thank you to Will Day who will lead our first series of meditations during Lent. These meditation sessions will go for 40-45 minutes and will include a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. …
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in person: Thursday Meditation with Peter Thomas
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In the Malone Room at 7pm.
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Alternatively, you can participate in weekly meditation from your home at a time that suits you. An audio by Peter Thomas is added to the website for each weekly session.
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Apart from the weekly sessions you can listen to a series of podcasts by Peter Thomas here.
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via zoom: Lectio Divina with David Hofman OCarm,
Friday 10am - 11am.
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The Scripture reading and notes from David Hofman OCarm for each week are available online.You are invited to read privately and reflect from 9.30am then at 10am join the zoom gathering. After an opening prayer, reading the Scripture for the week, and listening to Fr David’s insights into the text, it is a time of sharing reflections and prayers.
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SUPPORT ON YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
the spiritual journey is personal but it need not be solitary
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
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Spiritual Direction conversations can provide support amidst the joys, sorrows and challenges of everyday life. To book an appointment contact Geoff or Pia directly. To listen to a podcast by Bernadette click here.
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PASTORAL SUPERVISION
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Pastoral Supervision provides professional and personal support to people working in Church ministry. To make an appointment, for more information and to listen to a podcast by Damien click here.
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THE CARMELITE LIBRARY
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Tuesday 10am - 2pm and Thursday 10am - 2pm.
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DONATE TO THE CARMELITE CENTRE
to help us continue our work
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People regularly tell us that they are grateful for the Carmelite Centre as it provides an oasis of spiritual nourishment, creating a calmer and hope-filled life. Our program offers opportunities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. This enables individuals to develop a rhythm that leads to a more meaningful and purposeful life. Your support helps us keep going! Donate to the Carmelite Centre.
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