The Diocese of Dili has now released the official version of the song written by Carmelite, Fr Roque Soares Da Cruz, for the visit of Pope Francis.
Even with the benefits of modern technology and social media people can still feel deeply isolated, cut off from those around them.
You can download and save the scripture texts, reflections and prayers for Lectio Divina for each day of this month. Lectio Divina is a traditional way of praying the Scriptures. Visit our Lectio Divina page for more information about how to pray using Lectio Divina. Join our Lectio Online group. We meet every Friday at 10am (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) [You are welcome to join from other time zones, eg. Perth/Singapore/Philippines: 7am; Timor-Leste/Tokyo: 8am; New Zealand: 12pm; Los Angeles: Thursday 4pm; New York/Toronto: Thursday 7pm] to prayerfully reflect on the Gospel of the coming Sunday.
According to Jesus, being at rights with God is not achieved through ritual practice but through inner conversion to the mind and heart of God.
The Carmelite Library is now in possession of a large timber bookcase originally located at the home of Archbishop Daniel Mannix.
Over the last four Sundays, St John has taken us on a journey of discovering Jesus.
Timor-Leste Carmelite, Fr Roque Soares Da Cruz, has written the lyrics for the official song to be used during the visit of Pope Francis to Timor-Leste in September this year.
This week Frs Laurie Timms and Paul Cahill are celebrating the 50th anniversaries of their priestly Ordination.
"The almighty has done great things for me." Luke 1:49
In the Gospel, the dialogue between Jesus and the people continues. This time they are arguing about how Jesus could possibly give them his flesh to eat.
