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WELCOME to 2022! We look forward to being part of your journey this coming year. Let's be open to the many moments of grace and blessing through sharing time together in person or on zoom.
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- Zoom groups continue with weekly Tuesday Centering Prayer and Friday Lectio. Check below for more details.
- Thursday evening Meditation continues in the Malone Room with resources also available online.
- Pastoral Supervision and Spiritual Direction are available for individuals
- Carmelite Conversations resumes monthly starting next week
- The monthly library spiritual reading group also resumes this month
- The Women's Art Circle and Reading Circle on the Gospel of John continue and dates are included below.
- We are hoping for monthly catch ups in person also included below.
- For information about the Carmelite Library please contact Philip Harvey.
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Remember to use the on-line resources for times of stillness and silence. [Use the "Support" tab on the menu or click the "Discover more" links on the homepage.]
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Blessings to all for a healthy, safe and happy year!
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via zoom: Carmelite Conversation: Discernment on the Carmelite Way with Matthew Tonini OCarm, Wednesday 2 February, 10.30am - 12.00pm
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The first Carmelite Conversations is with Matthew Tonini OCarm exploring Discernment on the Carmelite Way. The Rule ends with a call to discernment in applying the Rule to practical living. "See that the bounds of common sense are not exceeded, however, for common sense is the guide of the of the virtues. …
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via zoom: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile, resumes Tuesday 8 February, 5.00pm - 5.50pm
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Centering 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 total mind we call Heart, deepen a way of being in God’s Presence. It’s a surrender method, a practice based on ...
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via zoom: Reading Circle on the Gospel of John, Tuesday 15 February, 1.30 - 3.00pm
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Reading St John’s Gospel A small group is interested in a monthly session in the Carmelite Library meeting face to face to read together and discuss John’s gospel exploring St John’s Christ Mystery as a way of helping them in their own spiritual journey. The group will meet monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from 1.30 to 3.00pm. …
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via zoom: Spiritual Reading Group, Meditation techniques of Paul Harris, with Peter Thomas, Wednesday 16 February, 10.30am - 12.00pm
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From Paul Harris’ book “Christian Meditation - Contemplative Prayer for a New Generation” three areas will be explored. The Hunger for Silence / Meditation as a Unifying Force / Meditation and Action to Build a Better Society. As the basic principles of meditation practised by other faith groups are similar this book discussion will be pertinent to all meditators and …
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in person: Women's Art Circle, with Michelle Harris, Wednesday 23 February 10.30 - 12.00
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Meditation / Mandala Making / Morning Tea and Musing On the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10.30am to 12 pm facilitated by Michele Harris Location is in South Melbourne. Address supplied by Michele after your booking. Numbers are limited so please contact Michele to book and be kept up to date: …
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in person: Monthly Gathering, Friday 25 February, 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: Carmelite Conversations, Interior Prayer of the Heart and Vacare Deo with Daryl Moresco OCarm, Wednesday 2 March,10.30am - 12.00pm
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Carmel understands prayer as expressing the deepest longings and desires of the heart. Lent is a special time for Vacare Deo i.e. creating a space where we listen more attentively to the voice of God who is love, mercy, and compassion. It is a deep listening. It is being open to God’s transforming love, no matter how it is approaching …
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SAVE SOME 2022 DATES
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First Wednesday of the month: Carmelite Conversations,10.30am
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Third Tuesday of the month: Reading Circle on the Gospel of John, 1.30pm
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Third Wednesday of the month: Spiritual Reading Group, 10.30am
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Fourth Wednesday 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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Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle 2022, resumes Tuesday 5 April, at 5.00pm
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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 awareness and informs their living. Tuesdays at 5:00pm. Dates in 2022 are as follows: 5 April, 10 May, 14 June, …
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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 every Tuesday: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile, 5.00pm - 5.50pm
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Centering 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 total mind we call Heart, deepen a way of being in God’s Presence. It’s a surrender method, a practice based on ...
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every Thursday: Meditation with Peter Thomas
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In the Malone Room on 7pm with COVID-safe requirements.
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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 every Friday: Lectio Divina with David Hofman OCarm,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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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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SUPPORT ON YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
the spiritual journey is personal but it need not be solitary
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PASTORAL SUPERVISION
Pastoral Supervision provides professional and personal support to people working in Church ministry. Offered in a trusting and confidential setting, the benefits can include improved workplace relationships, renewed sense of vocation, clarity of roles, support and managing stress. To make an appointment, for more information and to listen to a podcast by Damien Peile click here.
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Spiritual Direction conversations can provide support amidst the joy, sorrows and challenges of everyday life. Spiritual Direction is a series of conversations about your experience of life as it is today, in the light of your faith or values. To book an appointment, for more information and to listen to a podcast by Bernadette Micallef click here.
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THE CARMELITE LIBRARY
Visit the Library on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 10am - 4pm, to loan some of your favourite reading or expand into new areas and authors. The Library re-opened on Tuesday 18 January 2022. [Closed on the Australia Day holiday.]
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