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Celebrating 20 years of Independence
It's 20 years since the people of Timor-Leste voted for independence from Indonesia. Mayra Walsh, Community Development Coordinator for the Carmelite of Australia & Timor-Leste, was present at the official Government celebrations.
Off to Rome for the General Chapter 2019
Frs Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial), Bruce Clark and Carlito Da Silva are the representing the Carmelites of Australia & Timor-Leste at the General Chapter of the Order. The General Chapter will be held in Rome from 10-27 September. A General Chapter, involving representatives from every Province in the world, is held every 6 years and elects the international leadership team.
The theme for the Chapter is: You are my witnesses from one generation to the next: called to be faithful to our Carmelite Charism.
Lectio Divina for September
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 way of praying the Scriptures. Visit our Lectio Divina page for more information about how to pray using Lectio Divina.
default Lectio Divina September 2019 iPhone iPad (309 KB)
Remembering Vote for Independence
August and September are very significant for Timor-Leste this year as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of voting for independence and remembers the violence and unrest which followed. This edition of our JPIC newsletter takes a look back in time through the eyes of Fr Augusto Da Costa Galhos as Timor-Leste celebrates, remembers and grieves these momentous events in its history.
Lectio Divina for August
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 way of praying the Scriptures. Visit our Lectio Divina page for more information about how to pray using Lectio Divina.
default Lectio Divina August 2019 iPhone iPad (318 KB)
Feast of Bl Titus Brandsma
Titus Brandsma was a Dutch Carmelite, scholar and writer who was killed in Dachau Concentration Camp because of his stance against Nazism.
Born in The Netherlands in 1861, Titus joined the Carmelite Order as a young man. Ordained priest in 1905, he obtained a doctorate in philosophy in Rome. Titus brought his deep prayer practice to his studies, his teaching and his writing.
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