March: Dedicated to St Joseph (Patron of Carmel)
Lent has arrived! I hope each day of this Season is proving blessed
and fruitful for you all. Every day a new beginning.
February: Dedicated to the Holy Family
Welcome to 2026 everyone! May it be a year of blessings and good health, both spiritually and physically!
“The Gift of Carmel” with Fr Justin Lee, CSJ (recorded by Lyn)
We discover the gifts available for us: we pray the Holy Spirit will give us all we need. Mary is a gift for the Church, for the world,
for Secular Carmelites.
December: Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception
We prayerfully thank St John of the Cross, our Father, for all he teaches us, for all his insights and encouragement for us on our way up Mount Carmel.
November: Dedicated to the Holy Souls
Here we are already in the month especially dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Also, the time of the year for our annual Retreat.
Secular Carmelite Silent Retreat 2025
Our highly desirable silent retreat is back in Christchurch from 14-16 November, 2025. “The Gift of Carmel”.
October: Dedicated to the Holy Rosary
The year is flying by! October already, month of the most Holy Rosary, and
not long until our Retreat.
September: Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows
Spring is in the air, full of hope and new beginnings. Let’s transfer those feelings to our Spiritual lives!
August: Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
August is rich in saints, worship and blessings. A month to really celebrate
and give thanks.
July: Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus
Let us fix our gaze on the Blood of Christ and realise how truly precious it is, seeing that it was poured out for our salvation and brought the grace of conversion to the whole world.