Living the spirit of mary in daily life
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Reflections for Groups or Individuals
Explore Marist perspectives on Faith and Life for Laity; Men, Women, Families and Marian Mothers
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Living the Word
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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To be Marist means WELCOME. Mary embraces everyone as part of God’s family with compassion for people and creation. She embraced God’s call to serve her Son, and His mission. You are invited to that call in her name. Sub Mariae Nomine (Latin)..
A spirituality open to all. Lay Marists are ordinary people who follow Jesus in Mary’s way. We make no religious vow or profession but are attentive to God in everyday life; family, work, prayer, relationships, church, social and community life. All ages are welcome.
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Latest Reflections
Living the Marist Spirit!
Written and Audio with Scripture, reflection guides and prayers for individuals or groups.
August 2022 reflection for Marist Laity – Matariki
This month, Chris Skinner SM, presents a thoughtful reflection on Matariki, and the stars that hold significance for us as Christians and New Zealanders. For...
July Reflection for Marist Laity – You Are a Letter From Jesus
Bev is back this month, sharing her inspiration from a book by Joyce Rupp OSM - 'Fresh Bread and other gifts..' Her reflection is taken from 2 Corinthians ' you are a letter from...
June Reflection for Marist Laity – Praying for Others (Intercession)
This month, Jane Langham, who has been involved with Marist Laity for more than 30 years, gives a personal perspective on the power of interceding for others and having others...
May Reflection for Marist Laity/Marian Mothers
This month, we have a reflection presented by Chris Skinner SM - "Breathing in Graces given...Breathing out Spirit to Share" There is no guide this month and no newsletter....
April Reflection for Marist Laity – New Growth: Be Renewed By Love
For the reflection material click HERE An easy-to-print Marist Laity guide can be found HERE Begin with Prayer, then someone read Romans 8:31, 33-39 If God is for us, who...
March Reflection for Marist Laity – Keep the Flame Burning
For the reflection material click HERE An easy-to-print Marist Laity guide can be found HEREBegin with Prayer, then read Romans 12:4-6, 9-17 For as in one body we have many...
February Reflection for Marist Laity – Living Well In Times of Change or a Change of Times
For the reflection material click HERE An easy-to-print Marist Laity guide can be found HERE Begin with Prayer, then read Philippians 4:6-8 Do not be anxious about...
ADVENT 2021: Leaving Nazareth – the Journey of Dreamers
To download and/or print this Advent reflection prepared and adapted from various sources by www.maristlaitynz.org, please click HERE. Welcome: We begin this...
November Reflection for Marist Laity – Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
November is the month we remember those who have died, so in Bev's reflection on grief, we read that the deep sorrow we experience at the death of one we love, needs to be...
Marist Voices
A New Publication by World Marist Laity Team for all in the Marist Family
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