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Reflect on the Sunday readings with Fr Frank Bird SM and Bev McDonald Marist Laity NZ. Reflections are for groups or individuals. They are written for young adults but great for all ages
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Written reflections, scripture, reflection guides and prayers for individuals or groups.
April 2024 reflection for Marist Laity and Marian Mothers: The Annunciation
The April reflection is written by Fr John O'Connor and is titled "The Annunciation." For the Marist Laity and Marian Mothers reflection material click HERE ...
March 24 reflection for Marist Laity and Marian Mothers: Mary Under the Cross
The March reflection is written by Father Ron Rolheiser OMI and is titled "Mary Under the Cross." For the Marist Laity and Marian Mothers reflection material...
Feb 2024 reflection for Marist Laity and Marian Mothers: Embracing the Ordinary
Danielle Webb has written our February Reflection titled "Embracing the Ordinary." For the Marist Laity and Marian Mothers reflection material click HERE An easy to...
Dec 2023 reflection for Marist Laity and Marian Mothers: Advent – An Open Door Policy
Hannah van Schie the Director of Marist Laity has written the December reflection titled "Advent - An Open Door Policy." In it she reflects on Advent as a time to throw...
Nov 2023 reflection for Marist Laity and Marian Mothers: On Confidence and Conviction
Hannah van Schie is the new Director of Marist Laity, a teacher aide and a busy wife and mum to three children. She has written a reflection "On Confidence...
June 2023 reflection for Marist Laity: I Thirst – A reflection on the Woman at the Well and Jesus’ last Words on the Cross
Amie Fouhy is a Marist Laity member from Tawa, who has presented a reflection on the encounter that Jesus has with a Samaritan woman at the well, and the last words of Jesus...
May 2023 reflection for Marist Laity: Mary Our Help
Fr. David Kennerley sm, is the presenter of the reflection this month, entitled, "Mary Our Help" We hear that, as Marists, our relationship with Mary is special - Mary has...
April 2023 reflection for Marist Laity – This Promise Is For You
This month, we hear from Bev McDonald, who gives a timely reflection on the promises of God's Spirit that give us hope, and reminds us that our lives are held firm by the...
March Reflection for Marist Laity – Permanence in a Time of Change
This reflection is sure to resonate with many of you, as so many parts of our planet have been hit with extreme weather events, devastating earthquakes and ongoing health...