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
For the Society of Mary, Marist Sisters and Marist Missionary Sisters.
The Brothers' Community, North Fitzroy, VIC.
For the Society of Mary, Marist Sisters and Marist Missionary Sisters.
The Brothers' Community, North Fitzroy, VIC.
Matthew 1: 1-16, 18-23
Breaking Open The Word
'God simply desires that we be open...'
Taken from: Give Us This Day
For the Society of Mary, Marist Sisters and Marist Missionary Sisters.
The Brothers' Community, North Fitzroy, VIC.
Marist Source
'Mary and Marcellin encourage me and give me the strength to commit fully to this mission that I have been given, which consists in welcoming, listening and accompanying young people, in spite of my limitations,,,'(France)
'In dangers, anguish, doubt, and fear think of Mary and call upon her.' (St Bernard).
For the Society of Mary, Marist Sisters and Marist Missionary Sisters.
The Brothers' Community, North Fitzroy, VIC.
To Ponder
'A virgin will become pregnant...' Do we believe in the God of the impossible?
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