Canonisation of St Titus Brandsma, O.Carm
On 15 May 2022, Blessed Titus Brandsma, O.Carm. (Carmelite friar, priest & martyr) was canonised in a ceremony in Rome presided over the Holy Father.
With Mary, Sister: Hope and Way
Letter to the whole order on the Solemnity of the Virgin of Carmel 2022 by Br Miguel Marquez Calle OCD, Superior General of the Discalced Carmelites
July: Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus
By Maureen William OCDS, Christchurch President Welcome Dear brothers and sisters in Carmel, Hope you are keeping warm and dry in this rather cold weather. Congratulations to Marian Fallon as she moves forward in her Carmelite journey. May God’s abundant blessings be upon her as she makes her Definitive Promise on the 3rd of July. […]
June: Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Our sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with our dear Carmelite Sisters as they mourn for their beloved Sr Mary Teresa of St Augustine who passed away on 12th May.
May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
I am pleased to announce that our monthly meetings as of 1st May (Sunday) shall be held at the Carmelite Monastery once again. Thank you, dear Sisters, for making it possible for us to be back.
Through Lent to Easter in the Spirit of Carmel
Auckland Holy Family Community are proud to release our first newsletter for the Carmel OCDS Website!
April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament
We are halfway through Lent; mid-way through our special time of prayer, fasting and alms-giving; an appropriate time indeed to pray for those in need of our prayers.
Prayer of St Teresa of Jesus
Lord,
Thou knowest better than I myself
that I am growing older and will someday be old.
Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking
I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.
March: Dedicated to St Joseph
Husband of Mary, Patron of Carmel, Feast Day: 19 March.
February: Dedicated to the Holy Family
Welcome back! I do hope all of you had a good break and a real rest – having celebrated a Spirit-filled Christmas with family and loved ones – and look forward to a blessed, happy and healthy 2022.