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

That we strive to be perfect disciples of Jesus.
Marists at Mt Maria College, Mitchelton, QLD.

That we strive to be perfect disciples of Jesus.
Marists at Mt Maria College, Mitchelton, QLD.

Today's Gospel

'...because your salvation is near.'

Luke 21: 28
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Luke 21: 25 - 28, 34 - 36

25 “There will be strange things happening to the sun, the moon, and the stars. On earth whole countries will be in despair, afraid of the roar of the sea and the raging tides. 26 People will faint from fear as they wait for what is coming over the whole earth, for the powers in space will be driven from their courses. 27 Then the Son of Man will appear, coming in a cloud with great power and glory. 28 When these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your salvation is near.”

34 “Be on your guard! Don't let yourselves become occupied with too much feasting and drinking and with the worries of this life, or that Day may suddenly catch you 35 like a trap. For it will come upon all people everywhere on earth. 36 Be on the alert and pray always that you will have the strength to go safely through all those things that will happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Breaking Open The Word

We meet Christ in a real Christian.

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

Longing to Meet Him.

Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
Today, across a confused world, men and women seek the real Christ of the Gospels, the one they have read about but cannot seem to find. In this seeking, men and women ask one another, “How do you find Christ? Where is he? Where can I find him?” It seems to me the answer is exceedingly simple: We meet Christ in a real Christian. Human beings have to be shown. The time of mere talking is over.

After his resurrection, Christ showed his disciples his wounds and they believed. These wounds were visible signs of Christ’s love for them—and for all of us. They saw his wounds of love and they believed. None of them needed to say anything. It was only Thomas the doubter who later spoke on seeing those wounds, “My Lord and my God!”

Today, it seems to me, we must likewise show the wounds of Christ to men and women, for only then will they believe. This is what men and women are seeking today: someone who will show them the wounds of Christ so that they may touch him and be reassured!

But we must go further. Christ prepared breakfast on the beach for his friends. We too, by our service, must show how much we love our brethren, all those who are seeking the Lord. We also must accept all human beings as they are, without wanting to change or manipulate them. It is a benediction and a joy in itself that they come to us.

Catherine de Hueck Doherty, in Grace in Every Season. Taken from Give Us This Day.

Catherine de Hueck Doherty (1896–1985) was a Russian-born aristocrat who dedicated her life to “the gospel without compromise.” Author of numerous books, she established the Madonna House in Combermere, Ontario.

That we strive to be perfect disciples of Jesus.
Marists at Mt Maria College, Mitchelton, QLD.

Marist Source

Mary a lay woman is also a model for us of the simple and hardworking life. Next to her and Joseph, Jesus learns how to forge relationships, to see the world and discover his vocation. Like her we evangelise…

Reflect today on how your life journey mirrors hers….difficulties, joys, pain…etc.

# GAST 111.

That we strive to be perfect disciples of Jesus.
Marists at Mt Maria College, Mitchelton, QLD.

To Ponder

'Be on watch and pray always.' Am I awake and aware enough to encounter the Lord?

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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