Christchurch OCDS Retreat – November 2024
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The tree that is beside running water is fresher and gives more fruit ~ St Teresa of Avila.
Places still available for the annual Christchurch OCDS retreat
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Retreat schedule and registration details for the retreat running 24-26 contained in this post. Don’t miss this opportunity for silence and encounter with the Lord.
November: Dedicated to the Holy Souls
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reflect on how we can examine the quality of our response to our Christian and Carmelite vocation… how am I responding generously, charitably, faithfully, zealously?
Advent with Carmel: The 2023 OCDS Christchurch Retreat
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“Since He has shown me that He alone is perfect happiness”. Nov 24-26, Christchurch (NZ)
OCDS Peace of Christ Community Retreat 2022
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Welcome We had a wonderful retreat together. Our treat was themed “Set me as a seal upon your heart” – a captivating scriptural verse from the Songs of Solomon/Song of Songs 8:6. We’d like to share with you some highlights of our retreat as led by Fr Carl Telford SM, which you can also find […]
OCDS Christchurch Retreat 2022
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Mystical Love with our Carmelite Saints. 18-20 November 2022, Christchurch, NZ.
May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
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I am pleased to announce that our monthly meetings as of 1st May (Sunday) shall be held at the Carmelite Monastery once again. Thank you, dear Sisters, for making it possible for us to be back.
November: Dedicated to the Holy Souls
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November – dedicated to the holy souls. We pray for our deceased family members, friends, loved ones and especially for those who don’t have anyone to pray for them. May God bring the dead into His light and comfort them with His presence.
Secular Carmelite SILENT RETREAT 2021
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OCDS Silent Retreat in Christchurch Nov 21 – Enquire Now!