News Archive
Saturday, 31 July 2021 15:31
Carmelites repair flood damaged roads
When Cyclone Seroja’s torrential rain and high winds caused damage throughout Timor-Leste last Easter, communities were impacted in different ways. In addition to homes, shops…
Saturday, 31 July 2021 14:49
Carmelites support flood-affected families
Over the Easter weekend this year, Cyclone Seroja hit Timor causing extensive flooding in Dili and storm damage in communities throughout the country. With generous…
Friday, 30 July 2021 14:15
Keeping social justice on the agenda
Our August JPIC newsletter highlights the importance and value of media productions which portray values in the spirit of the gospels. JPIC Team member, Peter…
Friday, 30 July 2021 09:51
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
On the 9 days before the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (16 July), we pray for the needs of our Carmelite Family in…
Thursday, 29 July 2021 11:09
The bread of life
The COVID lockdowns across our country have plunged us back into a world of fear, uncertainty and anxiety. When we experience this kind of anxiety…
Tuesday, 27 July 2021 11:03
Journalist, educator, mystic, martyr
Born in Bolsward (The Netherlands) in 1881, Blessed Titus Brandsma joined the Carmelite Order as a young man. Ordained a priest in 1905, he earned…
Monday, 26 July 2021 13:03
Celebrating Grandparents & the Elderly
Pope Francis has proclaimed the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on the fourth Sunday in July each year – July…
Monday, 26 July 2021 12:30
Saints Joachim & Anne
Carmelites celebrate the memory of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary, today. Very early in the history of the Order feast days for…
Saturday, 24 July 2021 12:50
Carmel Impact supporting those in need
In 2020 the Carmelites began operating a new charity organisation called Carmel Impact. The charity continues the Carmelites previous work supporting individuals and communities in…
Friday, 23 July 2021 14:48
We are fed that we might feed one another
With around 13 million people now in lockdown food has become a national obsession. At the beginning of a lockdown there is inevitably a rush…
Tuesday, 20 July 2021 09:42
Feast of Elijah, the Prophet
On 20 July Carmelites throughout the world celebrate the Solemnity of the Old Testament Prophet, Elijah. In the Carmelite tradition Elijah is regarded as the…
Saturday, 17 July 2021 12:28
Young Carmelites Renew Vows
On 16 July, the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Brs José Natalino Freitas and Anacleto Guterres Da Costa renewed their Vows for another…
Friday, 16 July 2021 15:58
Shepherding with God's love
With most of the country again under lockdown or other restrictions there has been much debate about the response of our leaders. In the first…
Friday, 16 July 2021 11:06
Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
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…
Thursday, 08 July 2021 15:20
Day 9 - Thanksgiving for God's love
On this final day of our Novena for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel we pray in thanksgiving for God's love. We thank…
Thursday, 08 July 2021 15:02
Day 8 - For livelihoods affected by COVID-19
Today we remember all those whose livelihoods have been affected by COVID-19. So many people have lost jobs, their homes and businesses because of COVID-19.…
Thursday, 08 July 2021 14:50
Day 7 - For those anxious, isolated & alone
Welcome to the 7th day of our Novena. Today we are praying for all those who feel anxious, are isolated and alone at this time.…
Thursday, 08 July 2021 12:17
Day 6 - For all who help & support others
On this 6th day of our Novena of Prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we are pryaing in thanksgiving for all…
Thursday, 08 July 2021 12:04
Day 5 - For healthcare workers & researchers
Today we are remembering all healthcare workers and medical researchers in our prayer. We thank God for the care, compassion and skill of our healthcare…
Thursday, 08 July 2021 11:40
Living sacraments of God's love
This Sunday's Gospel helps us understand that it is ordinary people like you and me, not only those formally commissioned by the Church, who are…
