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Mary of the Cross MacKillop pray for us #FeastDay #AustralianSaint #ACYF17 #MaryMacKillop #Pilgrimage http://ow.ly/7MIa30e1XM1

Celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rejoice, Oh Virgin Mary, the star of Jacob is already arising, The Scriptures are fulfilled today; The Lord is coming like a promising cloud. Our God is coming, He is not in silence; be attentive to His greeting. Sweet is the word of His lips, noble the design of His heart. It shines like the wings of the dove the vestment of His messenger; it descends like the zephyr in summer on you, promising its comfort. Our God displays His force, in your flesh He finds repose; in you He finds His sanctuary, praise Him and love Him forever. Behold, His retinue appears, before Him, justice marches. He will subdue the pride of the powerful, and render vigor to the humble. He will spread out His mercy on the men who fear His name; humble servant of the Lord, weave the praise of Love. Art: Adam Kossowski Photo © Johan Bergström-Allen/www.carmelite.org #acyf2017 #acyf17 #carmelite #carmelites #prayer #spirituality #feast #immaculateconception #art #adamkossowski #catholic #lectiodivina #scripture #silence #contemplation #meditation #peace #ourladyofmountcarmel #ourlady #advent #mission #evangelisation

Br Matthew from #3charisms #OCarmAET meets up with the #highwaysandbyways team in their caravan. Scones and tea tomorrow morning? #ACYF2017 #acyf17 #carmelites #vocation #friends #community #prayer #spirituality @fifilepiu

Giant dancing project compassion box! #wearecaritas #acyf17 #projectcompassion (at Sydney Olympic Park)

A recent Carmelite inquirer said it well: “To me, the mission of the Carmelites is the evangelization of the world to open its eyes to the spiritual necessity of contemplation and prayer. Most religious congregations I’ve explored go wide–Carmelites go deep.” ‘Going deep’ is an apt description for what a Carmelite vocation entails. Whether it’s community life, ministry or our 800 year-old spiritual tradition, the consistent thread that runs through Carmelite life is our focus on prayer. The deepening of our interior journey is one distinguishing characteristic of all Carmelites. It is the passion from which our entire tradition springs. In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “Carmel teaches the Church how to pray.” We invite you to go deeper with us and experience what our Carmelite tradition of prayer, community and action is all about. Pick up a copy of our brochure for booth 98 #3charisms #acyf2017 #acyf17 or download our new brochure from our website: http://www.carmelites.org.au/vocations/download-our-brochure #carmelite #vocation #priesthood #mission #religious #community #timorleste #catholic #spirituality #faith #evangelisation #charism #prayer #tradition #mountcarmel #prophet #elijah #brotherhood

Preparing the new website of the Dominican Province of the Assumption for launch :) #catholic #graphicdesign #web #design #joomla #dominican #acyf17 #transformationbydesign

We'll reveal more about the game in the coming weeks.

"Young Catholic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have so much to give to the church" Benita De Vincentiis shares some of her experiences and thoughts about journeying with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.