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 Mount Carmel Retreat Centre
2007 Retreat Programme
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17 February Day Retreat
I Can't Pray!
St John of the Cross and other Carmelite saints will provide assistance for all who find prayer difficult.
Presenter: Fr Greg Chee OCD
2 - 4 March
Lenten Meditations for an Easter People
Prayerful meditations on the Lenten scriptures as we prepare to celebrate the great feast of Easter.
Presenter: Fr Gerard Moran OCD
10 March Day Retreat
Spirituality of Discipleship
A day to consider the Christian life as a dynamic response to God's call to discipleship and stewardship.
Presenter: Sr Joy Javier CM
16 - 18 March
Themes in the Spirituality of St Therese (1)
A weekend to reflect on the themes of scripture and the 'Little Way' in the life and spirituality of this youngest and most recent doctor of the church.
Presenter: Fr Aloysius Rego OCD
23 - 25 March
The Beauty of Truth
Pontius Pilate asked Jesus what truth is. It was the beauty of the one who stood before him. With the help of the Carmelite saints we will reflect on the place of beauty and truth in life and prayer.
Presenter: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
4 - 8 April
Holy Week and Easter Retreat
Celebrate these most holy days with us in a prayerful and contemplative spirit.
Presenters: Mt Carmel Retreat Team
16 - 20 April
Seminar For Carmelite Religious: Elizabeth of the Trinity
21 April Day Retreat
Elizabeth Of The Trinity
A day to pray and reflect in the company of Blessed Elizabeth.
Presenter: Kieran Kavanaugh OCD
27 - 29 April
Soundings from St Teresa of Avila with Fr Kieran Kavanaugh OCD
Father Kieran Kavanaugh is a Discalced Carmelite of the Washington Province as well as a scholar and authority on Carmelite spirituality. With Father Otilio Rodriguez he translated the complete works of Sts Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross. Kieran's knowledge of Carmelite Spirituality is unrivalled in the English speaking world.
Presenter: Fr Kieran Kavanaugh OCD
3 - 6 May
Varroville OCDS Retreat
11 - 14 May
Missionaries of Charity Retreat
18 - 20 May
Young Adults Retreat
A time for like-minded 18-35 year olds to discern God's will, deepen their faith, pray and grow in allegiance to Jesus Christ
Presenter: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
26 May Day Retreat
Spirituality Amid the Hassles of Life
A day to consider how we can find peace in the midst of daily life with all its stresses.
Presenter: Fr Greg Burke OCD
8 - 10 June
Dynamics of Conversion
This weekend will explore the 'Inward journey' involved in the process of human and spiritual growth.
Presenter: Sr Joy Javier CM
16 June Day Retreat
Four Biblical Roads to a Life of Spirituality
A walk with Jesus on the Road to Damascus, A communion with Jesus on the Road to Emmaus, A life with Jesus on the Road to Jericho and A way of Suffering with Jesus on the Road to Jerusalem.
Presenter: Fr Johny Arattukulam OCD
22 - 24 June
St Teresa's 'Interior Castle'
An exploration of the main themes of this spiritual classic
Presenter: Fr Peter Dowd OCD
9 - 15 July Week Retreat
Carmelite Prayer
A week to "be still", relax and pray in the company and wisdom of the saints of Carmel
Presenter: Mount Carmel Retreat Team
16 July - 6 August
RETREAT CENTRE CLOSED
18 August Day Retreat
"I am a Sinner"
The place of sin in the spiritual life
Presenter: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
20 - 24 August
Melkite Priests Retreat
1 September Day Retreat
Prayer and Scripture
A day to explore how we can better pray the scriptures.
Presenter: Fr Peter Dowd OCD
3 - 7 September
WOLLONGONG CLERGY RETREAT
10 - 16 September
Sydney OCDS Retreat
28 - 30 September
A Hidden Wholeness: Thomas Merton
We will explore the spiritual journey of Thomas Merton and how it can help and inspire us today.
Presenter: Fr Greg Burke OCD
5 - 7 October
St Christopher's Parish Retreat
12 - 14 October
A Carmelite "Our Father"
Jesus taught His disciples to pray by giving them the "Our Father"; we will learn to pray as He taught us.
Presenter: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
26 - 28 October
Themes in the Spirituality of St Therese (2)
We will continue our exploration of the life and spirituality of St Therese by reflecting on the themes of Prayer and the Merciful Love of God in her doctrine.
Presenter: Fr Aloysius Rego OCD
3 November Day Retreat
Fire in the Heart
The spirituality of Blessed Francis Palau (founder of the Carmelite Missionary Sisters) and our lives today.
Presenter: Fr Greg Burke OCD
9 - 11 November
The Cloud of Unknowing: A Carmelite Perspective
By considering the points of contact between this classic and the works of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila, we will reflect on the journey which is the spiritual life.
Presenter: Fr Greg Chee OCD
23 - 25 November
Young Adults Retreat
A time for like-minded 18-35 year olds to discern God's will, deepen their faith, pray and grow in allegiance to Jesus Christ
Presenter: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
30 November - 2 December
Understanding the Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel of Matthew, with its emphasis on the centrality of 'doing' God's Word, is proclaimed during the liturgical year which commences this Sunday. Throughout this weekend we will strive to understand its structure and main themes in order to pray the Gospel better.
Presenter: Fr Gerard Moran OCD
8 December Day Retreat
(To be advised)
14 - 19 December
A Contemplative Advent and Christmas
We prayerfully enter this time of preparation for the celebration of the feast of Christmas
Presenters: Mount Carmel Retreat Team
YCG (Young Carmelite Group) Sundays
YCG is a group of committed young Catholics that meets one Sunday a month at Mount Carmel. Our aims are very simple. We hope to deepen our faith in Jesus—who we can know through prayer—through love of Jesus Christ and his Church, thereby placing ourselves at the service of God.
These Sunday afternoons provide an opportunity for 18-35 year olds to meet together, to pray and share. There are three main sessions, focussing on praying the Scriptures, discussing Theology, and sharing Spirituality. The sessions commence at 3pm, and finish with a light meal at 6.15pm. We celebrate Eucharist before the first session, at 2.20pm.
YCG Sundays for 2007:
25 Feb • 25 March • 15 April • 24 June • 15 July • 19 August • 16 Sept • 14 Oct
YCG weekend retreats for 2007:
18-20 May • 23-25 November
Directors: Fr Greg Homeming OCD & members of the YCG
For more information visit: www.ycg.ocd.org.au
or contact Peter & Marilyn on 0409 608 271
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