July: Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus
Our Holy Mother Church, in giving us the dedication for July to the Precious Blood of Jesus, gives us the opportunity to reflect on Christ’s Ultimate sacrifice.
June: Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
As we abandon ourselves to the comforting love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in this month of June, let us rededicate ourselves to this beautiful devotion.
May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The beautiful month of May! Dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary! Queen and Beauty of Carmel!
April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacramanet
Each one making an important contribution to how a community works, from kitchen duties to leading prayer, and just being part of a special day of grace.
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”.