News Archive
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 11:12
You're invited to Matthew's Diaconate
Br Matthew Tonini will be ordained a deacon by Archbishop Mark Coleridge this Saturday evening at 6.00pm. The ceremony will take place at Our Lady…
Monday, 21 September 2020 08:04
Week 3 Season of Creation
Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea as well as numerous offshore islands. With a land area of 462,840…
Saturday, 19 September 2020 12:05
It's not fair!
That seems to have been the cry of people protesting against health measures implemented by governments around the world. Others have talked about ‘my right’…
Friday, 18 September 2020 16:51
Working in the vineyard
God’s outrageous and extravagant graciousness and generosity is so different to the often petty and exacting way in which we treat each other. God’s sense…
Thursday, 17 September 2020 14:24
Enjoy this joyful & uplifting video
We hope you enjoy this joyful and uplifting virtual recording of the St Francis Youth Choir, Melbourne, featuring our own Br Matthew Tonini (in the…
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 12:09
Celebrating St Albert of Jerusalem
On 17 September Carmelites celebrate the Feast of the author of the Carmelite Rule, St Albert of Jerusalem. Albert did not impose all his own…
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 11:42
Happy Independence Day PNG!
Today Carmelite, Fr Paul Sireh is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the independence of Papua New Guinea. Originally from Manus Island, the smallest province in…
Monday, 14 September 2020 14:46
Week 2 Season of Creation
Have you ever stood on an unspoiled beach wondering at a spectacular sunrise and felt that your God was part of you and the creation?…
Friday, 11 September 2020 13:26
A family formed by forgiveness 2
There is no doubt that genuine forgiveness, forgiveness ‘from the heart’, is a real challenge. The more personally we are hurt by another person the…
Thursday, 10 September 2020 14:32
R U OK?
Today in Australia is R U OK? Day. It is our national day of action when Australians are reminded that every day is the day…
Tuesday, 08 September 2020 10:00
Our Lady's Birthday - 8 September
Today is traditionally the day on which we celebrate Our Lady's Birthday. No one knows, of course, when Mary of Nazareth was born, but like…
Monday, 07 September 2020 21:08
No to plundering - yes to sharing
We are squeezing out the planet’s goods. Squeezing them out, as if the earth were an orange. Countries and businesses from the global north have…
Monday, 07 September 2020 16:29
Week 1 Season of Creation
Celebrating the 2020 liturgical Season of Creation is a key centrepiece of the 5th anniversary of LAUDATO Si. It's a time to join in this…
Saturday, 05 September 2020 10:02
Fathers' Day Blessing
This Sunday is Fathers’ Day. Due to COVID many of us will not have the opportunity to gather with our fathers and other family members…
Friday, 04 September 2020 15:26
A family formed by forgiveness
At the moment it seems like we are surrounded by shrill, angry voices of fear, criticism and cruelty, proclaiming judgement and assigning blame. It is,…
Tuesday, 01 September 2020 10:43
Live life to the full
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the mental health of many in our communities. Understanding mental health will help us to be aware of those who…
Monday, 31 August 2020 13:08
Carmelites celebrate anniversaries
The Carmelite family gathered in our house at Hera, Timor-Leste recently to celebrate the 40th anniversary of first profession of Fr Bruce Clark and the…
Saturday, 29 August 2020 12:58
Stumbling blocks or stepping stones?
In Victoria, we are daring to breathe a quiet sigh of relief as the number of new coronavirus cases is slowly decreasing. At the same…
Friday, 28 August 2020 16:23
Finding the right path
What a contrast there is between last Sunday’s Gospel, when Peter was proclaimed the ‘rock’ on which the church would be built, and this Sunday…
Thursday, 27 August 2020 17:34
Join the World Day of Prayer for Creation
You can join with the Jamberoo Lay Carmelites on Tuesday 1 September at 2.00pm for the World Day of Prayer for Creation. It will be…
