News Archive
Saturday, 08 August 2020 12:35
That sinking feeling
Sometimes it can feel like we are sinking beneath the waves in these terrible times. Every day our news services are telling us how we…
Saturday, 08 August 2020 12:14
Touched by God
Trust is an essential element in the formation of our faith and in any relationship we have with others. This section of St Matthew’s Gospel…
Saturday, 08 August 2020 12:07
We're in it together
As we struggle with the uncertainty and, for many, distress and sickness, we are constantly reminded of the importance of just how connected we are…
Saturday, 01 August 2020 14:02
Where is God in all this?
It’s a natural question to ask, faced as we are with a pandemic showing few signs of being overcome. Some Christians are suggesting lengthy prayers…
Saturday, 01 August 2020 13:41
God in everyday life
This week’s Gospel is the beginning of a new section of St Matthew’s Gospel which talks about the Kingdom of God on earth and the…
Saturday, 25 July 2020 13:00
Holding on & letting go
What would you be prepared to do to see life return to normal, the pandemic ended, freedoms restored? That’s the question being put to us…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 10:12
Funeral Arrangements for Fr Pat
The funeral for Fr Leo (Patrick) Harney will be celebrated tomorrow, Friday 24 July. Due to Coronavirus restrictions we are unable to invite you to…
Saturday, 18 July 2020 10:21
The patient gardener
Today’s Gospel parable is a parable about wheat and darnel growing together in a field. Apparently darnel, a weed, looks so similar to wheat that…
Saturday, 18 July 2020 09:46
An explosion of humanity
"We have lived with restrictions and with some fear now for many months. Families are grieving. Hospitals are still taking care of victims of the…
Friday, 17 July 2020 11:26
Fr Leo (Patrick) Harney, O.Carm. RIP
Today the Carmelites of Australia & Timor-Leste are mourning the loss of Fr Leo (Pat) Harney who died peacefully in the early hours of this…
Friday, 17 July 2020 10:32
Albino, Marco & Matthew - Solemn Vows
Brothers Albino Dos Santos, Marcolino Gomes and Matthew Tonini made their Solemn Profession (life-long commitment) as Carmelites on 16 July during Mass in the Community…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 10:45
Happy Feast Day!
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our lady of Mount Carmel. From the earliest days of the Order's beginnings, Mary has held a special place…
Saturday, 11 July 2020 15:21
Scattering seeds & baking bread
For those of us in Melbourne, the latest lockdown is heartbreaking. When we emerged from the first lockdown hope began to return. Hope that the…
Saturday, 11 July 2020 15:03
Prior General's Message
Fr Míceál O’Neill, Prior General of the Carmelites, as sent a short video message for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 16…
Wednesday, 08 July 2020 11:24
Day 9 - Thanksgiving for God's love
On this final day of our Novena of Prayer we are praying in thanksgiving for God’s love which we see in the love and care…
Wednesday, 08 July 2020 11:17
Day 8 - For those whose livelihoods ....
On this 8th day of our Novena of Prayer, Br Avelino leads us in our prayer for all those whose livelihoods have been affected by…
Wednesday, 08 July 2020 11:07
Day 7 - All who are anxious & isolated
Br Marco leads us in our prayer today for all who are anxious, isolated and alone dur to COVID-19. Join him in praying today’s prayer…
Wednesday, 08 July 2020 11:02
Day 6 - For all helping others ...
On this 6th day of our Novena of Prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel we are praying for all those helping…
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 13:34
Day 5 - For healthcare workers ...
Today Br Joseph leads us in our prayer on this 5th day of our Novena for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Each…
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 09:12
Day 4 - For those experiencing hardship ...
Today we are praying for all those experiencing hardship, discrimination and fear in our Novena of Prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount…
