As if to balance the rejection Jesus experienced in last week’s Gospel, this week’s episode tells two stories of people who welcome his message. Firstly, an enthusiastic crowd has gathered on the shore of the lake, eagerly pressing forward to hear Jesus’ teaching. He takes the unusual step of teaching from Simon’s boat. Secondly, Luke tells us that Simon and his companions are washing their nets on the shore as Jesus teaches, no doubt listening to what he has to say at the same time. Read more
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Join Matthew Tonini, OCarm, for the 1st of our Carmelite conversations for 2022, exploring Discernment on the Carmelite Way. The Carmelite Rule ends with a call to discernment when applying the Rule to practical living: “See that the bounds of common sense are not exceeded, however, for common sense is the guide of the virtues.”
Wednesday 2 February 10.30am-12 midday. More details and bookings here
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Amidst what seems to be the opening of a chaotic year, there is much to concern us, both in our own local sphere and world-wide. As we draw on our faith to bring hope and direction to our lives, we take encouragement from Pope Francis’ words of Peace in his World Peace Day Message. We are not passive observers in this evolutionary story. We are also encouraged to discern and reflect on how we can contribute to world peace and peace in our neighbourhood and communities.
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The Carmelites of Australia and Timor-Leste have been able to continue to successfully run our scholarship program for women and girls during the limitations of COVID in Timor-Leste. This project specifically supports young East Timorese women who come from disadvantaged families. Without access to these scholarships, these young women would not be able to gain a higher education, and in some cases were vulnerable to dropping out of high school. More story
This Sunday’s Gospel continues Luke’s story of Jesus’ visit to his hometown. The warmth, welcome and approval with which Jesus was initially greeted soon turns into an ugly scene. At first astonished by ‘the gracious words that came from his lips’, the people can hardly believe that this message of welcome and acceptance by God could be coming from the boy they watched grow up. He is beginning to sound like a prophet, but, ‘This is Joseph’s son, surely?’ Read more
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Celebrating At Home 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time [PDF]
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The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments recently approved a new Carmelite Calendar for the Order. There are changes to the grade of various celebrations as well as their dates. In a number of cases some celebrations are now only observed in particular places rather than celebrated by the whole Order.
In a world known for its callous disregard for the poor and downtrodden, the example of Angelo Paoli is a refreshing breath of air. Angelo cared so well for his unfortunate brothers and sisters that he was known as ‘Father Charity’ or ‘Father of the Poor’. Fortunately, he did more than just act as one kind individual – he was an excellent motivator, who set many wheels of benevolence in motion at the dawn of the 18th century.
Born in 1642 in Tuscany, Angelo joined the Carmelites in 1660. More story
Homecomings can turn out to be very mixed events. Initial warmth and welcome can turn, surprisingly quickly, to doubt, antagonism and rejection. In the Gospels for this Sunday and next, Luke tells the story of Jesus’ visit to his hometown of Nazareth. Following his temptation in the wilderness, Jesus returns to Galilee, the region in which he had grown up. He sets about teaching in the synagogues, winning many admirers. Eventually, Jesus appears in his hometown of Nazareth and attends synagogue on the Sabbath as he usually did. Read more
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In John’s Gospel, Jesus begins his ministry in the warm and homely setting of a village wedding. Mary, Jesus and his disciples have been invited. In those days, it was the bridegroom's responsibility to provide the wine for the feast. Disaster strikes when the wine runs out. Jesus acts with kindness and compassion, saving the couple from acute embarrassment and ensuring that the wedding celebration can continue with plenty of ‘the best wine’. Read more
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