This Sunday’s Gospel continues Luke’s story of Jesus’ visit to his hometown. The warmth, welcome and approval with which Jesus was initially greeted soon turns into an ugly scene. At first astonished by ‘the gracious words that came from his lips’, the people can hardly believe that this message of welcome and acceptance by God could be coming from the boy they watched grow up. He is beginning to sound like a prophet, but, ‘This is Joseph’s son, surely?’ Read more
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The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments recently approved a new Carmelite Calendar for the Order. There are changes to the grade of various celebrations as well as their dates. In a number of cases some celebrations are now only observed in particular places rather than celebrated by the whole Order.
In a world known for its callous disregard for the poor and downtrodden, the example of Angelo Paoli is a refreshing breath of air. Angelo cared so well for his unfortunate brothers and sisters that he was known as ‘Father Charity’ or ‘Father of the Poor’. Fortunately, he did more than just act as one kind individual – he was an excellent motivator, who set many wheels of benevolence in motion at the dawn of the 18th century.
Born in 1642 in Tuscany, Angelo joined the Carmelites in 1660. More story
Homecomings can turn out to be very mixed events. Initial warmth and welcome can turn, surprisingly quickly, to doubt, antagonism and rejection. In the Gospels for this Sunday and next, Luke tells the story of Jesus’ visit to his hometown of Nazareth. Following his temptation in the wilderness, Jesus returns to Galilee, the region in which he had grown up. He sets about teaching in the synagogues, winning many admirers. Eventually, Jesus appears in his hometown of Nazareth and attends synagogue on the Sabbath as he usually did. Read more
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In John’s Gospel, Jesus begins his ministry in the warm and homely setting of a village wedding. Mary, Jesus and his disciples have been invited. In those days, it was the bridegroom's responsibility to provide the wine for the feast. Disaster strikes when the wine runs out. Jesus acts with kindness and compassion, saving the couple from acute embarrassment and ensuring that the wedding celebration can continue with plenty of ‘the best wine’. Read more
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The 2022 edition of the Carmelite Liturgical Guide is now available. The Guide integrates the Carmelite Liturgical Calendar with the liturgical calendars of Australia and Timor-Leste to provide a guide to the Seasons, Solemnities, Feasts, Memorials and Carmelite celebrations for every day of the year.
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This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus. "This feast makes us rediscover the gift and the beauty of being a community of baptized, that is, of sinners — we all are sinners — saved by the grace of Christ, truly integrated, by the work of the Holy Spirit, in the filial relationship of Jesus with the Father, welcomed into the bosom of Mother Church, making possible a brotherhood that knows no barriers or borders." Pope Francis Read the Gospel for the Feast here.
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The Carmelites of Australia and Timor-Leste wish you a very happy Christmas and thank you for your friendship and support throughout this difficult and challenging year.
At Christmas we reflect on the mystery of 'God with us'
in the person of Jesus, born in one moment of time
so that God can be born in every moment of time through us.
May you and your loved ones have a safe, happy and blessed Christmas.
Happy New Year from the Carmelites of Australia and Timor-Leste! On New Year's Day we also celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. So, we begin the new year with Mary. May she accompany us throughout the year with wisdom and love on our journey into God’s heart.
May the New Year be filled with an ever deeper awareness of God's presence around us and in us. We continue to pray for all those affected by COVID-19 in Australia and throughout the world. May we reamin safe and continue to support each other.
