A Celtic Journey with St. John of the Cross
We would like to share with you two beautiful musical reflections in honour of Our Lady and St John of the Cross recorded by Kerrie O’Connor and friends in our Chapel. We vacated the Chapel one afternoon while they did all the hard work!! The first one is available on youtube and the second will be available for the feast of St John of the Cross on 14th December. We hope you will enjoy. https://youtu.be/R2YGDeZ0haE
Prayer & Reflection
for Women
From time to time we host days of prayer and reflection for women interested in exploring a vocation to Religious life. For further information please contact us at: carmel@roebuckcarmel.com
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Sunday Reflection
4th Sunday of Easter 2026
Acts 2:14, 36-41
1 Peter 2:20-25
John 10:1-10
When Moses asked God for some identification, God replied ‘I am who I am’. And, that is the way we regard God to this day. In the Gospel reading of today’s Mass we find Jesus again trying to reveal Himself to the disciples by means of a parable, but they don’t seem to understand. So, Jesus makes it simple for them; ‘I am the gate of the Sheepfold’! ‘I am’ is a very definite and direct way of identifying oneself.
In the Gospel of Saint John Jesus uses this ‘I am’ seven times. Each time it helps us to understand Him and His ministry a little better; ‘I am the light of the world’ lifts our spirits and lights the way for us: ‘I am the way, the truth and the life’ gives us confidence on our journey of Faith: ‘I am the Bread of Life’ assures us of nourishment for the journey: ‘I am the Vine and you are the branches’ connects us and our growth to the person of Jesus: ‘I am the Resurrection’ is the everlasting promise to us that Jesus has overcome death and shares his glorified new life with us: ‘I am the Good Shepherd’, the one who leads, who watches over and protects his flock.
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