Carmel in Canada

I am sometimes amazed by the rich variety of themes that can be brought together under the banner of Carmelite spirituality.  I came across this announcement of a forthcoming workshop on the website of the Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre located at Niagara Falls in Canada (This website is well worth a visit).

'Folded in Love:  A Bookbinding Journey with St. Thérèse of Lisieux

This workshop is designed to immerse body, mind and soul in the creation and use of a spiritual journal.   In the first part of the workshop, participants will create their own journal through the art and craft of bookbinding. They will be guided through each step of the process, using the tools and materials necessary for this purpose.  In the second part of the workshop, participants will be invited to reflect upon the life of Thérèse of Lisieux through exploration of her autobiography, Story of A Soul. This exploration will take the form of both creative writing and visual art. Similar to the first part of the workshop, participants will be introduced to techniques designed to support them in their reflections.'

Intercessions:

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

Illness:  Katy Keeling

Siena, Elara – sick children

David OCDS – housebound

Sophia – blind infant

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

Lucia – Overwhelmed by weariness

Mark – brain infection

Michael – youngster with occult influences

Defence of the unborn and the elderly

RIP Roy Seymour, Richard Parker, Joy Smith OCDS, Dr Alan Rodgers