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. Foundation Day of Institute

That we model ourselves on Marcellin’s ideals for the Little Brothers of Mary.
All the Brothers of the Institute.

That we model ourselves on Marcellin’s ideals for the Little Brothers of Mary.
All the Brothers of the Institute.

Today's Gospel. Saints Basil and Gregory.

I am, as prophesied: A voice of one that cries in the desert: Prepare a way for the Lord. Make his paths straight!

John 1: 23.
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John 1: 19-28.

19 This was the witness of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, 'Who are you?'

20 He declared, he did not deny but declared, 'I am not the Christ.'

21 So they asked, 'Then are you Elijah?' He replied, 'I am not.' 'Are you the Prophet?' He answered, 'No.'

22 So they said to him, 'Who are you? We must take back an answer to those who sent us. What have you to say about yourself?'

23 So he said, 'I am, as Isaiah prophesied: A voice of one that cries in the desert: Prepare a way for the Lord. Make his paths straight!'

24 Now those who had been sent were Pharisees,

25 and they put this question to him, 'Why are you baptising if you are not the Christ, and not Elijah, and not the Prophet?'

26 John answered them, 'I baptise with water; but standing among you -- unknown to you-

27 is the one who is coming after me; and I am not fit to undo the strap of his sandal.'

28 This happened at Bethany, on the far side of the Jordan, where John was baptising.

Breaking Open The Word

Help me focus solely on You, who are the sweetness of my heart.

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

Forever Remain in My Heart.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God,
help me—
in every need,
with all my heart
and a thirsty soul—
to reach for You,
and in You who are sweet and happy
may I find my rest.

With my whole spirit and self,
let me desire You,
for You’re the only One who holds true happiness.
In Your priceless blood, Lord of mercy, write
Your wounds in my heart.

Help me read there both Your pain and love.
May the memory of Your wounds
forever remain in my heart’s secret places,
kindling compassion in me.
Help me focus solely on You,
who are the sweetness of my heart.

St. Gertrude the Great, The Herald of Divine Love. Taken from Give Us This Day.

St. Gertrude of Helfta (1256–1301), also known as Gertrude the Great, was a German Benedictine nun, mystic, and scholar. Her writings include Spiritual Exercises and The Herald of Divine Love.

That we model ourselves on Marcellin’s ideals for the Little Brothers of Mary.
All the Brothers of the Institute.

Marist Source

All Christian vocation is born in and for the church and it is for the service of the world….

#GST 149.

That we model ourselves on Marcellin’s ideals for the Little Brothers of Mary.
All the Brothers of the Institute.

To Ponder

Where do you see the saving power of God alive in your life? Give thanks.

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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