‘We will not remain silently complicit in the destruction of our common home,’ says the message from the International Carmelite JPIC meeting in Fatima. ‘We urge our Carmelite Family to join us in a commitment to study, prayer and the performance of very simple gestures that will contribute to substantive change in our lifestyles. The culture of indifference is one of the key challenges within our communities and societies. Blessed Titus Brandsma, along with many other Carmelite saints, reminds us “We are not called to do great things. We are called to do the ordinary things in grand style.”’
The Carmelite Library at Middle Park is dedicated to the study of spirituality and mysticism. Its collection is quite unique in Australia.
It is the Province Library of the Carmelite Friars in Australia-Timor Leste and is open to the public. Set in the handsome surroundings of the Carmelite Hall, the Library is an ideal place to come and read, study or reflect. You can also borrow from our collection.
Read more about our Library | Visit the new Carmelite Library website
Deborah Guess writes about Radical Simplicity: Meditation and Ecological Care. ‘Meditation’, she says, ‘can bring about a change of heart.’ This change of heart is meaningless if it is not ‘expressed in specific ecological action and in a simpler way of living.’
The ecological crisis is also a summons to profound interior conversion. Pope Francis - Laudato Si'
Our Facebook family has grown to over 70,000 followers! We are sharing our Carmelite spirituality mainly throughout the Asian region including with nearly 17,000 people in Timor-Leste. Our posts include news and events, Carmelite Centre events, Lectio Divina, reflections for feast days and reflections on the Word of God and Carmelite tradition. 61% of our followers are male and most followers are between 18-24 years old.
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Seven of our young Carmelite students in Timor-Leste have received the ministries of Lector and Acolyte over recent months.
Brothers Cesaltino, Julião and David received the ministry of Lector and Brothers Anacleto, José, Frangelino and Silvestre received the ministry of Acolyte from Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial).
Lectors proclaim the Word of God in liturgical assemblies, instruct adults and children in the faith and prepare them to receive....
Today Brother Sean Keefe celebrates 50 years of Carmelite life. Since he made his first profession of vows as a Carmelite in 1967, Br Sean's journey has taken him to many places and seen him do everything from looking after chooks to teaching and student welfare in Carmelite schools and community involvement.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Br Sean has been working at Whitefriars College as a teacher and chaplain since 2001 and heavily involved in fund-raising and support for Timor-Leste since 2004.
The Carmelite Centre Melbourne facilitates spiritual journeys, personal growth and community in the Carmelite tradition and has just launched its new website.
Details of the various offerings in meditation, prayer, Carmelite tradition, spiritual learning, retreats and prayer days, Lectio Divina and sacred scripture are available on the site. You can also download the program of events for this year.
Mr Anthony Kirley has been chosen to lead the Whitefriars College community as Principal from January next year.
Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) and Mr Peter Duffy (Chair, Whitefriars College Board) made the announcement of Mr Kirley’s appointment yesterday.
“We are confident that he will build upon the proud and distinctive legacy of Mr John Finn and the Carmelites who preceded him..."
The Carmelites in Timor-Leste have chosen Fr Carlito Do Costa Araújo as a member of the Timor-Leste Council. Fr Carlito replaces Fr Krisna who has now returned to his home province of Indonesia.
Other members of the Council are Fr Aniceto Maia Da Costa (Provincial Delegate for Timor-Leste) and Fr Bruce Clark (Novice Master & director of Formation). The election was held at a short Assembly of the Carmelites in Timor-Leste during the visit of Fr Paul Chaill (Prior Provincial).
Thirty five representatives of the Carmelite Family gathered in Fatima, Portugal, for the second Carmelite Justice Peace & Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Congress. The theme of the Congress was Carmel Engages with Laudato Si - Hearing both the Cry of the Poor and of the Earth.
The Congress was opened by the Prior General, Fr Fernando Millan Romeral, facilitated by Fr Conrad Mutizamhepo, Chair of the International JPIC Commission, with the assistance of five JPIC Commissioners from various regions around the world.
