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Christchurch OCDS Retreat – November 2024
The tree that is beside running water is fresher and gives more fruit ~ St Teresa of Avila.
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.
Mary is totally dependent upon God and completely directed
towards him, and at the side of her Son, she is THE MOST PERFECT
IMAGE OF FREEDOM AND OF THE LIBERATION of humanity and of
the universe.
As this is written, Easter is coming, please God we will feel renewed in our love and service of Him who died that we might live.
Being a Carmelite is not a privilege. Being a Carmelite is a responsibility! Responsibility does not mean burden but the ability to respond to God Who calls us
In December 2020, the National Council for the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of Australia, Samoa & Tonga released their inaugural quarterly newsletter showcasing regional OCDS news. Since then there have been quaterly updates.
Have a read below!
We are helping Fr Jérôme, OCD in providing education for the children in Goma (Democratic Republic of Congo). The thermometer image below shows how much we have raised to date. The children attend a school called the “Way of Perfection”. Kindly get in touch if you’re able to donate!
Updated December 2022
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