May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Such a beautiful month where we give thanks and praise to God for the gift
our Blessed Lady is to us; how honoured we are to be called to be her children in Carmel.
April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament
By Mary O’Boyle OCDS, Christchurch President Welcome Dear Seculars, Lent, a time of waiting in loving silence as our Saviour and Lord makes His painful way to Calvary. St Thérèse wrote the following poem (on page 2), and I offer it for quiet contemplation as we accompany Him. 1. There is on this earth A […]
March: Dedicated to St Joseph (Patron of Carmel)
Ash Wednesday is very close now (March 5th), time to think about and
choose our Lenten exercises.
February: Dedicated to the Holy Family
By Mary O’Boyle OCDS, Christchurch President Welcome Pope Francis has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. It is of great importance and held for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. The Door represents reconciliation and forgiveness of sins. Those entering through the Holy Door may gain […]
December: Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception
We have fond memories of the First Promise ceremony – Fr Michael-Thérèse offered a moving Mass & homily for our lovely ladies, Ann-Marie, Catherine & Therese
November: Dedicated to the Holy Souls
November is a special time to remember all those who have died, especially in Mass intentions. We especially remember members of our Community who died recently.
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.