Let us always remember that
we are in the holy presence of God
May God continue to live in our hearts
In the name of the Father,
Son and Holy Spirit
Amen
- Intention of the Day
- Today's Gospel
- Breaking Open the Word
- Marist Source
- Reflection
- Meditation
- Call to Action
- Closing Prayer
Intention of the Day
That we model ourselves on Marcellin's ideals for the early Marists.
For all Brothers on this Foundation Day of the Institute.
That we model ourselves on Marcellin's ideals for the early Marists.
For all Brothers on this Foundation Day of the Institute.
Today's Gospel, Foundation Day of the Institute
Prepare a way for the Lord. Make His paths straight.
John 1: 19 - 28
Breaking Open The Word
Instead, look to Christ who goes before us.
Taken from: Give Us This Day
That we model ourselves on Marcellin's ideals for the early Marists.
For all Brothers on this Foundation Day of the Institute.
Marist Source
Our Charism is a gift of the Holy Spirit.
That we model ourselves on Marcellin's ideals for the early Marists.
For all Brothers on this Foundation Day of the Institute.
To Ponder
'Make straight the way of the Lord.'
Who has prepared the way of Jesus for us? Pray for them.
Where has the Spirit drawn you in today's prayer?
Closing Prayer
All Loving God
Cultivate in us a spirituality that flows out of Marian simplicity, humility and modesty.
Release in us wellsprings of refreshment, inspiration and excitement for your work in which we share.
Help us set our gaze on those people and places most in need of Christlife,
Impel us to respond together,
And lead us to be in communion with one another, and with you.
Like Mary, we listen for your invitation,
Like Mary, we set out joyfully and in haste to the hill country of the lives of young people,
Like Mary, we build communities in ways that are Christ-centred.
All Loving God, come and live in our hearts.
Amen