An idea for the future

​The latest issue of OCDS Communicationes has arrived.  This is the Regular Bulletin containing news of what is going on in the Teresian Carmel globally.  All OCDS members should receive it online.  I noticed an interesting item about Germany.  They have an annual Provincial Week when Friars and OCDS members meet, and it took place in April this year.  The report says that ‘the days were filled with liturgical celebrations, moments of silence, spiritual sharing, formation sessions and shared leisure time.’  The week concluded with a dinner.  I was wondering if something similar might be a good idea for the Anglo-Irish Province?  It would be splendid for us seculars to share this kind of encounter with the Friars.

Intercessions

RIP Mervyn Leach, father of two Secular Carmelites

Cancer: Brian Davis, Bernard (and wife Angela caring for him), Jacqui, Fr Jon Bielowski (Plymouth Diocese), Catherine, Alex (43 with five children), Sister Daranee Teapthong, Theresa K

Ivy – sick child

Brian (recovering from Pneumonia)

Kevin (heart attack)

William Gove (recovering from stroke)

Illness:  Katy Keeling

Siena, Elara – sick children

David OCDS – housebound

Grace – troubling ailments, job difficulties, family (deceased mother and health of father)

Mark – brain infection

Michael, Kira – vulnerable youngsters

Defence of the unborn and the elderly

We are asked to pray for the Diocese of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand, as the Northern Mission celebrates its centenary. The process of selecting a new bishop continues.