Category Archives: On-going Formation

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Peter Rosengren: This is the Age of the Laity

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Les

“The rejection of Christ, the christophobia so characteristic of the early 21st Century, may be epochal, but it is also reversible and is susceptible to being neutralised by way of evangelisation based on true conviction rather than the institutional inertia … Continue reading →

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Father General’s Letters – Highlights & Reflections

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Les

Greetings in Christ and Peace! I began this post after reading Fr. Cannistra’s letter written on Pentecost Sunday last, 4 June 2017.  Read or download here:  Fr General to OCDS – 2017-06-04 His entire letter is rich & inspiring.  It certainly … Continue reading →

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The 6Ms for Carmelite Seculars

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Les

Let’s revisit the six crucial areas we must commit to and address every day.  I’m sure you know how important it is to get back to essentials. The 6 M’s on Being a Carmelite! By: P. Aloysius Deeney – OCD … Continue reading →

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Exaltation of the Cross – September 14

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Les

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross is the official translation of the Roman Missal, while the 1973 translation called it The Triumph of the Cross.  In some parts of the Anglican Communion the feast is called Holy Cross Day, a … Continue reading →

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Our Community Retreat 2015

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Les

My Dear Friends…Peace be with you! Towards the end of May, many of us will gather at Mt. Carmel Retreat House, Varroville, for our annual retreat.  I hope most of you can make it. This year we will be reflecting on … Continue reading →

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O that today you would listen to his voice

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Les

“O that today you would listen to his voice” (Invitatory Ps 94) If we recite the Invitatory Psalm each day as we commence the Divine Office, we hear that crucial exhortation every day.  But do we really take any notice?  … Continue reading →

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