Sister Lucia of Jesus, a pathway of light
Pope Francis filled our Order & the Church with utmost joy through the decree publication on the heroic virtues of Sr Maria Lucia of Jesus & Immaculate Heart.
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.
Christchurch OCDS member Ken Orr wins St Gianna & Pietro Molla Award
Welcome Article content adapted from Right to Life. Christchurch OCDS member Ken Orr was recently awarded the St Gianna & Pietro Molla Award for service to life and family by Right to Life. Ken, the father of Christchurch Diocesan priest Fr Chris Orr, has been a long-term member of the Christchurch Peace of Christ […]
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?
Christchurch OCDS Retreat – November 2024
The tree that is beside running water is fresher and gives more fruit ~ St Teresa of Avila.
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.