Marist Laity
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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 looking for a reflection, then you may...
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, offering us much hope and encouragement on...
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 print Marist Laity guide can be found HERE To Use...
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 down. For the reflection material...
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 the reflection material click HERE An easy to...
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 Christ' For the reflection material...
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 intercede for you. She talks about the...
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. We should return to normal by June. For...
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 can be against us? ... Who then is the...
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 parts, and all the parts do not have the...