President’s letter | The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) in New Zealand

October: Dedicated to the Holy Rosary

We are to RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH, that is what Jesus has
called us to do and Blessed Josefa Naval Girbes, OCDS epitomizes HOW.

September: Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows

By Mary O’Boyle OCDS, Christchurch President Welcome Dear Brothers and Sisters in Carmel, Looking at our Carmelite motto from our Father and Founder, St Elias, he is described as “consumed by zeal for the Lord, devoted to observing and restoring the worship of the one true God in this spiritually feeble age”. Father Gabriel, “Divine […]

August: Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

DO YOU PRAY THE ANGELUS at midday each day, along with millions of
faithful Catholics around the world? Do you know its history, where it originates from and why we pray this
much loved prayer?

July: Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus

July 16th is the Patronal Feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a joyous day for Carmelites throughout the world.

June: Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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.

May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

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.

April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament

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.

March: Dedicated to St Joseph

Lent – a time of contemplating the betrayal, suffering, and crucifixion of our beloved Lord and Master.

February: Dedicated to the Holy Family

Our Foundress, St Teresa of Jesus, tells us: “Prayer is an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking
time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us.”