On Mount Carmel…
Megadim Cliff on Mt Carmel in modern day IsraelSource: Wikimedia commons Enjoy this interesting tidbit on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel! Mount Carmel, a promontory in north Palestine […]
Author: Secular Carmelites NZ
Why is the Order called ‘Discalced’?
‘Discalced’ literally means ‘without shoes’. The term was commonly used in religious parlance at the time if St Teresa of Jesus to indicate an order which had reformed itself and […]
July: Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus
Dear brothers and sisters in Carmel, What a joy it was to meet for the first time after a long time! I felt so blessed when we came together as […]
June: Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
My dear brothers and sisters in Carmel, “My Jesus… Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if […]
May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dear brothers and sisters in Carmel, Trust this Newsletter finds all of you safe, healthy and happy. It has been a very challenging month for most of us. Being Carmelites, […]
Theresa Siew, OCDS: Obituary
In Loving Memory Theresa Poh Choo Siew, OCDS Peace of Christ Community 28/01/30-13/04/20 Requiescat in Pace Our dear sister in Carmel, Theresa Siew, was called home to her beloved Lord […]
April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament
The Lord is my shepherd. There is nothing I shall want. With these words in mind, may we find strength in facing the uncertainty of how events are going to […]
Fr Ferdie’s Visit and Talk
Saturday 7 March 2020 The Living Flame of Love Oh, living flame of loveThat tenderly woundest my soul in its deepest centre, Since thou art no longer oppressive, perfect me […]