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June reflection for Marian Mothers: Fratelli Tutti – Who is my Neighbour?
This month, Bev explores the 2nd chapter of Fratelli Tutti in which Pope Francis unwraps the parable of the Good Samaritan, telling us that 'we cannot be indifferent to suffering... instead, we should feel...
June Marist Laity NZ & Marian Mothers News
Kia Ora Lay Marists, Marian Mothers & friends, I visited Wanganui and Palmerston North recently. It was with a mix of joy and sadness that I shared the final ‘Highden’ group meeting in Palmerston North. Pat...
May reflection for Marian Mothers: Social Friendship & Mercy
In his third encyclical, Pope Francis invites us to recognise that all humanity is intricately linked to each other in one family and asks us to resist the temptation to 'build a culture of walls.. in the heart and on...
April reflection Marian Mothers – Nothing to See Here
In this month's reflection we hear of Ellen's sense of God's presence in the storms of life, and her desire to also feel God's presence during the ordinariness of day-to-day routines. For the reflection...
March Reflection Marian Mothers – St. Joseph, with a Father’s Heart
In his apostolic letter, Patris Corde, Pope Francis encourages us to implore the intercession of St Joseph, and to imitate his virtues and his zeal. For the reflection material click HERE An easy to print Marist Laity...
February Reflection – Our Tradition of Feasting and Fasting
Our first reflection for the year reminds us of our Shrovetide Catholic traditions - feasting and fasting - forming a rhythm of life in the church year. For February's reflection click HERE An easy to print Marist...
ADVENT 2020
For an easy to print copy of this year's Advent reflection click HERE AS YOU GATHER: Light a main candle of Hope and give everyone an unlit tea candle to hold as you pray or sing - Come Lord Jesus. Wait in...
November Reflection – Hear the Cry of the Poor
In this, the last of our reflections on Laudato Si', we hear Pope Francis' words, "let us hear the ‘cry of the poor and the cry of the earth’ and commit to loving our neighbour." For November's reflection click HERE...
October Reflection-Integral Ecology and Laudato Si
This month we continue our reflections on Laudato Si', where Pope Francis calls for an integral ecology which respects both creation and human dignity. For October's reflection Script click HERE. An easy to...
Season of Creation – Laudato Si – Our Common Home
Laudato Si' - Our Common Home Begin with Prayer, then read Deuteronomy 22:1-4, 6-7 You shall not see your brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and withhold your help from them; you shall take them back to your...