Christchurch OCDS Retreat – November 2024
July 15, 2024
The tree that is beside running water is fresher and gives more fruit ~ St Teresa of Avila.
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The Peace of Christ Community meets every first Sunday (Community Meeting Day) and the third Tuesday (Bethany Day) of the month. Enquirers are generally invited to our informal Bethany Day gatherings in order to meet and mingle. When greater interest is ignited, after a period of about six months, they are then invited to join in the Sunday Community Meeting. The map below shows where we regularly meet.
We typically meet at the Carmelite Monastery in Halswell, Christchurch. New visitors are welcome but please contact us first by using the form below. Click on the map below for directions.
It is our commitment to develop communion with other communities especially across New Zealand and within Asia Pacific.
Each year we organise a silent retreat with a Carmelite theme which is open to the other OCDS Communities and to the wider Dioceses as a way of sharing our Carmel charism.
Looking for a retreat away from the stresses of our world?
The annual Christchurch OCDS retreat is scheduled from 15-17 November 2024. Join our secular carmelites as you take time away to listen to God’s voice. The retreat is being directed by a Carmelite priest visiting from Australia – Fr Adalbert OCD.
Register by contacting Megan Emery using the details above.
Read our retreat reflections by clicking on the image above.
The tree that is beside running water is fresher and gives more fruit ~ St Teresa of Avila.
July 16th is the Patronal Feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a joyous day for Carmelites throughout the world.
June is upon us when we celebrate the feasts of the Twin Hearts of Jesus and Mary. A much loved and favourite devotion where we have been encouraged.
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