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WELCOME to the July 2022 program! We look forward to you joining us.
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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 month ahead!
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via zoom: Carmelite Conversations, Creative Spirituality with Cecily Clark, Wednesday 6 July,10.30am - 12.00noon
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As we’re created in our Heavenly Father’s image and He is the great Creator who delights in His own Creation, so we too delight Him when we respond creatively in our faith. There are many ways to respond creatively and one way is to perform and appreciate poetry. Poetry is an artistic mode that can reflect …
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Connecting to Nature Meditation Walk, Botanical Gardens with Kathryn Pile, Friday 15 July, 12.00noon - approx 1.00pm LIMITED NUMBERS
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A meditative walk is a walk on the quiet side, connecting to Nature, for relaxation, calmness and peace, to feel the benefit during and after the experience, physically, mentally and spiritually. We'll be going to some of the quiet places in the Gardens, to become aware of our surroundings…
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via zoom: Reading Circle on the Gospel of John, Tuesday 19 July, 1.30 - 3.00pm
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Reading St John’s Gospel A small group come together monthly to read and discuss John’s gospel exploring St John’s Christ Mystery as a way of helping them in their own spiritual journey. The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 1.30 to 3.00pm. …
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via zoom: Spiritual Reading Group, Julian of Norwich with Janette Elliott, Wednesday 20 July,10.30am - 12.00noon
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For this month Janette has chosen the Tenth Revelation, Chapter 24 of the Long Text in relation to Christ’s wounded side and heart “cloven in two.” She will also add some context in relation to the chere of Christ that Julian refers to, that is, the countenance of Christ and the change Julian witnesses – drawing us into Joy! About …
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in person: Women's Art Circle, with Michelle Harris, Wednesday 27 July, 10.30am - 12.00noon
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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 29 July, 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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Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation Commission: monthly newsletter at "The Carmelite Family" blog
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This month JPIC Team member Peter Thomas draws attention to the link between NAIDOC celebrations and the Framework for Motions (items for discussion at the Plenary). This significant document includes several important motions to recognise the need for Catholic Church reforms as we develop our relationships with our Indigenous brothers and sisters.
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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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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: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile, 5.00pm - 5.50pm Resumes on Tuesday 19 July.
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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
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Please note changed opening hours.
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Tuesday 10am - 2pm and Thursday 10am - 1.15pm.
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