Marist Laity
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April reflection Marist Laity – 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 – 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...
Ignatian Spirituality
Read the reflection Thoughts on Ignatian Spirituality and Spiritual Direction Read the reflection Thoughts on Ignatian Spirituality and Spiritual Direction I have been very fortunate over the past year and into this...
God At Work In Silence
Begin with Prayer then Read Then read: Lamentations 3:22-26 The Lord’s acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent; 23 They are renewed each morning - great is your faithfulness! 24 The Lord is my...
Listen, Love and Journey
Listen, Love and Journey Begin with Prayer then Read Luke 24:13-21 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all...