Marist Association Daily Prayer

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

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  • Intention of the Day
  • Today's Gospel
  • Breaking Open the Word
  • Marist Source
  • Reflection
  • Meditation
  • Call to Action
  • Closing Prayer

Intention of the Day

Marists at Marist College, Kogarah, NSW

Marists at Marist College, Kogarah, NSW

Today's Gospel

You will drink my chalice.

Matthew 20:20-28
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Matthew 20:20-28

The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom.” Jesus said in reply, “You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?” They said to him, “We can.” He replied, “My chalice you will indeed drink, but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus summoned them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

Breaking Open The Word

Treasure in Earthen Vessels

Taken from: Give Us This Day
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Taken from: Give Us This Day

What is the chalice or cup of today’s Gospel—the cup that we, too, must drink? This earthen vessel symbolizes Jesus drinking our human life to the full and pouring it out for others. It is Gethsemane’s cup of suffering—the suffering and death Jesus will undergo. “Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will” (Matt 26:39). He meets the grotesque brutality visited upon him with fidelity and love, turning it into the victory of God’s love over violence. Can we meet affliction and violence with the fidelity and love of Jesus?
It is the cup of the Last Supper: “which will be poured out for you.” The accent falls on for you. “Everything is for you,” as the first readings says. This is the cup of compassion—the compassion of the one who comes to serve and give his life as a ransom for others. This self-giving service is as much about how Jesus lives as how he dies. Everything he does is for those to whom he has been sent. Can we meet every person and situation with the compassion of Christ?
Finally, it is the cup of the Lord’s Supper, shared at every Eucharist. Suffering and compassion are taken up into communion and joy, because Christ is risen, alleluia! This, too, is for us. Those who sow in tears will reap rejoicing. He lives in us and we in him. He is the treasure we hold in earthen vessels “so that his life may be manifested in our mortal flesh.”

Bob Hurd

Bob Hurd is a teacher, composer, and liturgist. He gives workshops and retreats on liturgy, music, and spirituality. He is author of Compassionate Christ, Compassionate People.

Marists at Marist College, Kogarah, NSW

Marist Source

Like Mary, recognise your doubts and apprehensions and talk
with the Lord about them: “How will this come about?” “Do not fear, the Lord
is with you”.

Wherever You Go: The Brothers Rule of Life #8

Marists at Marist College, Kogarah, NSW

To Ponder

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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