Jesus feeds us with the living bread of God’s word, which is himself. But this word can only be received by those who believe.

This Sunday, the crowd has caught up with Jesus. He accuses them of looking for him only because he gave them all the bread they wanted to eat.

Young Carmelites from the Asia, Australia & Oceania region recently gathered in Vietnam.

A letter from Carmelite leaders to the Carmelite Family for Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

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A large crowd filled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Middle Park (Vic) for the Ordination of Br Anacleto Guterres Da Costa to the Diaconate.

When God answers needs and provides for people there is never just enough; there is always more than enough.

In the Gospel Mark shows Jesus to be a true shepherd whose heart is moved by the needs of both the people and his own disciples.

On the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, the Prior General writes:

Like Amos, the disciples in the Gospel are ordinary men. None, not even Jesus himself, is a formally commissioned or ordained rabbi, yet they are called and commissioned to preach and to heal.