Follow our 3 brothers attending the International Course for Simply Professed as they journey to Megen, Oss and Boxmeer in this issue.
They have been looking at the early life of Blessed Titus Brandsma and visiting the Carmelite Institute in Boxmeer, Holland.
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This month Pia Pagotto contributes her thoughts to our JPIC Newsletter, based on her own experiences, observing that community attitudes towards our First Nation people are gradually changing. Are we detecting a movement of compassionate understanding and acceptance to recognise their rightful place in our nation's history and its future? What can we do to walk with them?
Three young Carmelites from our province are attending the International Course for Simply Professed Carmelites in Nijmegen.
The focus of the course is the life of Carmelite, Blessed Titus Brandsma, who was martyred in Dachau concentration camp in 1942.
Brs José, Francisco and Matthew are keeping us up to date with what is happening in words and photos. Download the newsletter below.
Brs Marcolino Gomes, Agostinho Dos Santos and Avelino Dos Santos recently graduated in their English courses at the English Language School for Pastoral Ministry, Box Hill (VIC). Marco passed his International English Language Test and will begin his theological studies at the University of Divinity this semester. Agostinho and Avelinho both progressed to the next stage of their English language studies.
The Graduation Mass took place at the Passionist Community in Templestowe with Fr Kevin Hennessey, CP, presiding. Click here for more photos.
Today Carmelites throughout the world celebrate the Solemnity of the Old Testament Prophet, Elijah. In the Carmelite tradition Elijah is regarded as the spiritual father of and a source of inspiration for Carmelites.
From Elijah, Carmelites learn to be people who stand before God
with undivided heart, entirely dedicated to his service,
and aflame with a passionate love for God and others.
Timorese Carmelite, Br Donato De Jesus Marçal, was part of a group of Deacons ordained on 8 July. Bishop Y. Kopong Kung (Bishop of Larantuka) ordained the 10 class-mates at the Carmelite Community in Wairklau, Flores. Donato completed his studies in Flores earlier this year. After a period of pastoral experience in Timor he will be ordained priest.
Our warm congratulations and best wishes go to Donato both for his Ordination as a Deacon and for his further preparation for Priesthood.
You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sunday 15 July at 10.30am at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (cnr Richardson & Wright Sts, Middle Park, Vic). You can also join with us in the Novena of Prayer on the 9 days before the Feast.
During the Novena of Prayer Carmelites offer their prayers for the members of the Carmelite Family and for those in need.
Fr Fernando Millán Romeral, Carmelite Prior General, has issued a letter and video message to the Carmelite Family for the approaching Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 16 July.
Peter Thomas, of the JPIC Team, shares his thoughts on JUSTICE ... "Justice is at the cutting edge of the Christian calling, a requirement without which love becomes pure sentimentality."
Deep wells … Living water is the theme of the Provincial Assembly of Carmelites to be held in Melbourne form 18-22 June this year. Taken from the story of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well (John 4:1-42), the image of the deep well is an image of the Carmelite contemplative journey. As Jacob dug the well in the story to find water, we also need to dig deep within so that we might meet the living water which is Jesus Christ. During our days together we will work on a common vision for our Province, launch our Safeguarding Policies and begin our preparation for the Provincial Chapter next year. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
