News Archive
Friday, 17 December 2021 13:30
Prayerful solidarity with Hillcrest tragedy
The Carmelites of Australia & Timor-Leste are standing in solidarity, grief and prayer with all affected by the tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School, Tasmania, especially…
Thursday, 16 December 2021 15:06
The promise fulfilled
The beautiful words from the prophet Micah today talk about the One who is to come and who will be Peace. Can we dare to…
Thursday, 16 December 2021 11:39
Br Carlito appointed to education post
Br Carlito Da Silva has been appointed Head of General Administration at the Higher Institute of Philosophy and Theology (ISFIT), Fatumeta, Dili, Timor-Leste. The 5-year…
Tuesday, 14 December 2021 14:22
The Poetry of St John of the Cross
Carmelite Librarian, Philip Harvey, recently led a Zoom session about the poetry of St John of the Cross. Philip took 4 of St John's poems…
Tuesday, 14 December 2021 14:16
Celebrating St John of the Cross
Saint John of the Cross was born at Fontiveros in Spain about 1542. He entered the Carmelites and with the permission of his superiors began to…
Thursday, 09 December 2021 13:09
What must we do?
The Gospel opens with the people, the tax collectors and some soldiers, having heard the call to change their lives, all asking John, ‘What must…
Saturday, 04 December 2021 16:18
Blessed Bartholomew Fanti
On December 5th we celebrate the memorial of Blessed Bartholomew Fanti. Lord God, you made Blessed Bartholomew Fanti outstanding in his zeal for devotion to the Eucharist and…
Thursday, 02 December 2021 08:41
Prepare a way for the Lord
The sense of preparing is very strong in our readings this weekend as we focus on the ministry of John the Baptist. The loving action…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 15:15
Lectio Divina for December
You can download and save the scripture texts, reflections and prayers for Lectio Divina for each day of this month. Lectio Divina is a traditional…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 13:18
Contemplative Mass at Coorparoo
The Carmelite Parish community at Coorparoo (QLD) celebrated a 'contemplative mass' on the Feast of Christ the King, drawing to a close a Year of…
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 09:12
Another step towards sainthood
The Vatican announced this week that Pope Francis had approved the miracle that will allow Fr Titus Brandsma to be declared a saint. Fr Titus,…
Sunday, 21 November 2021 14:17
Br Albino Ordained Deacon
Br Albino Dos Santos was ordained a Deacon by Bishop Anthony Ireland on Saturday 20 November. Parishioners, members of the Timor-Leste community and Carmelites came…
Thursday, 18 November 2021 14:27
A royal shepherd
On this last Sunday of the Church’s year we always celebrate the Feast of Christ, the Universal King. Jesus is anything but a traditional king.…
Saturday, 13 November 2021 17:32
Fifth World Day of the Poor
“The poor you will always have with you” (Mk 14:7) 1. “The poor you will always have with you” (Mk 14:7). Jesus spoke these words at a meal…
Thursday, 11 November 2021 10:15
When the Son of Man appears
With the approach next Sunday of the Feast of Christ the King and the end of the Liturgical Year, our readings this Sunday take on…
Thursday, 04 November 2021 15:31
The way of generous service
This Sunday, it is two widows who show us the way to live according to the mind and heart of God. The first reading tells…
Tuesday, 02 November 2021 05:30
Remembering those who have died
Today the church prays for all those who have died. We pray in faith and hope. As St Paul says, what proves that God loves…
Monday, 01 November 2021 12:23
Rejoice & be glad! Feast of All Saints
In the Beatitudes, Matthew has given us a program for life – a list of virtues which belong to those called into the Kingdom. This…
Thursday, 28 October 2021 14:21
5 reasons why Catholics should care about COP26
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26 and as the Glasgow Conference, is about to start at the end of this…
Thursday, 28 October 2021 11:42
The Great Commandment
This is what it all boils down to: Love of God and love of neighbour. True faith, as Jesus teaches it, is about being in…
