It is a horrible feeling to find yourself locked out of home. It can instil panic. What will I do now? It is even worse if those inside won’t let you in, or even recognise you. Worse still if the house is full of strangers.

Sometimes we can be overwhelmed by life. Feelings of fear, uncertainty and anxiety bubble away beneath the surface.

Sometimes in life we find ourselves captivated by a particular cause or project and devote great enthusiasm and passion to it.

All too often we are made aware of the vulnerability and uncertainty of life.

A joyful new tradition has taken root at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (OLMC) in Wentworthville.

In an historic first 5 Australian Lay Carmelites visited the Lay Carmelites in Timor-Leste between 12-21 July.

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. 

Many people struggle with a name for God.

Preparing food for a special occasion or a valued guest can be a daunting task.

Read the Prior General's message for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mt Carmel.