Like so many other occasions recently, this ANZAC Day will be different for us. We are unable to have all the usual ways in which we would remember, acknowledge and pray for our Armed Forces who served and died in war and on operational service, especially those who died at Gallipoli in 1915. The qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice, so obvious among the Australian soldiers then, continue to inspire us. In our current crisis we have seen that generosity, sense of mateship and great self-sacrifice for the good of the community again and again. We have prepared a short Remembrance prayer you can use either on your own or with your family.
Celebrating At Home on ANZAC Day PDF format | Celebrating At Home on ANZAC Day iPhone & iPad
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on 22 April to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries. The Carmelite NGO will celebrate Earth Day with a Mass celebrated by Fr Hariawan Adji, OCarm. There is also an introduction by Fr Eduardo Agosta Scarel, OCarm. More story
We thought you might enjoy this video of our students and novices in Hera, Timor-Leste, singing a Portuguese Easter song. The video was recorded in the Chapel at Hera and features Fr Bruce Clark (Prior), 25 professed students (in their white cloaks) and 3 novices (in brown). The words on the wall next to the crucifix are: Jesus has risen from the dead, Alleluia. The traditional Portuguese hymn is called: Hymn to Christ Risen. Thank you, brothers!
In today’s Gospel reading there are two stories of transformation through encounter with the risen Jesus. Firstly, Jesus appears to a group of frightened and bewildered disciples hiding in a room. His first words are, ‘Peace be with you’. Fear and bewilderment turn into joy as the disciples recognise the presence of the Risen Jesus with them. But that’s not all.... Read more
Celebrating At Home for Second Sunday of Easter PDF Format
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Even in these strange and difficult times we want to wish you and your loved ones a very happy Easter. This is an Easter like we have never had before. Without our usual celebrations with family and friends it can feel very empty indeed. For the first time in years many of us will be on our own. So we just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and we have you in our prayers, not just today, but every day. Resurrection is all about death giving way to life, the impossible becoming possible, absence becoming presence.
Celebrating At Home on Easter Sunday PDF Format | Celebrating At Home on Easter Sunday for your iPhone or iPad
Today we are acutely conscious of all those who are sharing the passion of Jesus because of the coronavirus. We remember all who are sick and those who have died. We remember their families and friends. We remember all medical personnel and researchers. We remember all those who are keeping our society going, seeing to our needs and looking after others during this crisis. Lord, may our faith, hope and love not fail.
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pdf Stations of the Cross with Br Sean Keefe | pdf Way of the Cross with Fr Bernard Shah
The tour of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux and her parents may have been suspended during the coronavirus crisis but don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this fascinating woman. Bernadette Micallef, from The Carmelite Centre, has produced two online resources. The first deals with her
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family background and early life as a Carmelite.
The second presentation explores
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the message of Thérèse known as her
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little way.
You can join a zoom conversation on 15 April to share your reflections. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 9.00am on 15 April so you can be sent an invitation to join our conversation. More story.
The Government of Timor-Leste has moved quickly to close boarders and insist on a 14-day quarantine for all people arriving from overseas. The Archbishop of Dili has cancelled all religious gatherings and all school are now closed. A State of Emergency has been declared and several hundred people are in compulsory quarantine. As of 2 April there is only one confirmed case.
In Zumalai, well ahead of the closure of schools, Brother Antonio was working to strengthen the immune systems of our boarding house students with a plant extract known locally for its medicinal properties. Face masks were also issued to the children and teachers in both the parish primary school and the boarding house. More photos
Dear sisters and brothers,
Thank you to all who are praying with us for our world and its peoples at this challenging time. Here, in our community at Middle Park, we are praying our Prayer in this time of crisis every morning and evening. Please join with us if you can.
Resources for you to use at home
Celebrating at Home is a Liturgy of the Word centred around the Gospel reading for each Sunday. It includes a reflection on the Gospel and prayers.
It can be used personally, with your family or in a small group. It may be particularly helpful to the many people who, for various reasons including sickness and infirmity, cannot physically attend the Eucharist. Even when we are on our own we remain part of the Body of Christ.
Parts for all to pray are given in bold print and all the other parts can be shared among those present.
We hope that Celebrating at Home will be a source of nourishment and strength for all who use it.
Click the links below to download the prayers and reflections for this coming Sunday. Feel free to share these resources widely.
Remember, you are not alone - we are praying for you and your loved ones.
