We are very used to talking about the Real Presence of Jesus being in the Blessed Sacrament. But the real presence of Christ is also in us.
A quick look at the readings for today shows very clearly that the Feast of the Trinity is a celebration of God’s love for humankind. It is a day for reflecting on who God is, not for trying to figure out how there can be three persons in one God.
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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.
At Pentecost we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit to the first group of Christian believers - the disciples. This gift of the Holy Spirit is the culmination of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
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The feast of the Ascension commemorates the return of Jesus to the Father. Jesus leaves in body but remains with us through the gift of the Spirit.
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Carmelite Communications has produced a limited edition A4 Book commemorating the first anniversary of the Canonisation of St Titus Brandsma. Order your copy today to avoid disappointment.
A very Happy Mothers' Day to all our mums. May they be richly blessed for the blessing they have been and still are for us. We pray for all who are missing their mothers at this time.
As we approach the coming feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost, the Gospel today focuses on the Holy Spirit.
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Celebrating At Home Sixth Sunday of Easter [PDF]
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Lay Carmelites in Australia and New Zealand will gather, either in person or via Zoom, from 18 – 21 May. The Assembly will provide an opportunity to focus on the past and the present, and look to the future.
In the opening words of the Gospel Jesus calls the disciples to trust him and to trust God. He does so in the context of announcing his departure to them. Understandably, the disciples are afraid and uncertain which the questions of Thomas and Philip show.
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Celebrating At Home Fifth Sunday of Easter [PDF]
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