Some people may remember a time when altars had set into the table an ‘altar stone’. The stone often had set into it the relic of a saint. In early times, churches were often built over the tombs of martyrs, whose sacrifice reflected and honoured Christ’s own sacrifice. St Peter’s Basilica and the Basilica of … Continue reading Altars and Relics
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Carmel Bulletin, 1 October 2017 The visual difference to our church since demolition work began is obvious, but have you noticed any aural (sound) difference? The removal of the carpet has changed the acoustics of the building. Soft furnishings, like carpet, absorb sound, while sound bounces off hard surfaces like brick, timber and stone. The … Continue reading Hear the Difference
Carmel Bulletin, 4 June 2017 You may have heard the saying: You can please some people all of the time, or everyone some of the time, but you can never please everyone all the time. Imagine, then, trying to consider the needs and desires of a parish community as diverse as ours when it comes … Continue reading Serving Others
Carmel Bulletin, 14 May 2017 Throughout the season of Easter, the paschal candle is given a prominent and special place near the ambo or altar of the church. The candle is lit at the Easter Vigil Mass each year as the primary symbol of the light of Christ breaking through the darkness of death and … Continue reading Let Him Easter in Us
Carmel bulletin, 12 March 2017 When arriving at Mass last Sunday, one of young parishioners observed that the church looked very bare. Perhaps you noticed this as well. It may have been the lack of flowers or banners. It may have been that there was less music within the Mass than what you’re used to. … Continue reading As the Church fasts, so does the church fast
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