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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Living the Marist Spirit!
Written and Audio with Scripture, reflection guides and prayers for individuals or groups.
Advent 2022
As the season of Advent begins, we hope that it will be a time of grace for you, when your heart expands with the love, hope and expectation that only Christ can give. If you are...
November 2022 reflection for Marist Laity – We Don’t Know Where They Have Put Him
November is traditionally the time that we pray for all those who have died, and in his presentation David Kennerley SM focuses on Mary Magdalene's response to the empty tomb,...
October 2022 reflection for Marist Laity – What’s in a Name?
This month, Bev McDonald reflects on 'what's in a name' and the significance and symbolism that each name can hold. For the reflection material click HERE An easy to...
September 2022 reflection for Marist Laity – Marist Memories and Connections
Our reflection for the month of September has been presented by Pat Breeze SM, and focuses on memories, connections, lives that have inspired, and faith that has been passed...
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...
Marist Voices
A New Publication by World Marist Laity Team for all in the Marist Family
(Click HERE for the English version)
