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 Mary, “our Good Mother”, has a central place in our lives.
The Brothers' Community at Somerton Park.

That Mary, “our Good Mother”, has a central place in our lives.
The Brothers' Community at Somerton Park.

Today's Gospel.

You must believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me.

John 14: 11.
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John 14: 7-14.

7 If you know me, you will know my Father too. From this moment you know him and have seen him.

8 Philip said, 'Lord, show us the Father and then we shall be satisfied.' Jesus said to him,

9 'Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? 'Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father, so how can you say, "Show us the Father"?

10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? What I say to you I do not speak of my own accord: it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his works.

11 You must believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe it on the evidence of these works.

12 In all truth I tell you, whoever believes in me will perform the same works as I do myself, and will perform even greater works, because I am going to the Father.

13 Whatever you ask in my name I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

Breaking Open The Word

And remember—whatever happens—wherever God is found, that’s where heaven is. God is in your soul.

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

That’s Where Heaven Is.

Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.

Our Lord said to me, “No one can earn My free gifts. Accept them humbly and be thankful. Be patient when I withdraw them. Don’t ever give up. Stay confident until you receive them again. Tears of repentance, spiritual alertness, and compassion are My best gifts. They are treasures without equal anywhere on earth.

“And remember—whatever happens—wherever God is found, that’s where heaven is. God is in your soul. Angels surround you. They guard you day and night. When you go to church, I go with you. When you sit at supper, I’m at your side. When you go to bed, I get under the covers with you. When you go out of town, I travel with you even then.

“Daughter, remember, no child was ever as attentive and as ready to please his parent as I am ready to listen to and please you. Let Me help you. I’ll protect your every step.

“My grace works much like My sun does on earth. You know how sometimes the sun shines brightly and on those days everyone enjoys its warm rays. On other days, however, the sun is hidden behind the clouds, and it isn’t seen all day long; but, remember, its brightness and warmth are still there.”

Margery Kempe, The Book of Margery Kempe. Taken from Give Us this Day.

Margery Kempe (ca. 1373–ca. 1440) was an English Christian mystic known for writing The Book of Margery Kempe through dictation. Her book chronicles her daily tribulations, extensive pilgrimages, and her mystical conversations with God.

That Mary, “our Good Mother”, has a central place in our lives.
The Brothers' Community at Somerton Park.

Marist Source

Our compassionate response to the needs of our world well up from our spirituality. Spirituality draws us into mission and in living that mission, finds itself nourished and rekindled…
Only through our closeness to Jesus will be effective in transmitting his peace and love to those we serve.

# WFR 129

That Mary, “our Good Mother”, has a central place in our lives.
The Brothers' Community at Somerton Park.

To Ponder

‘To have seen me is to have seen the Father.’ Do I fully identify myself with his way and his will? In what ways do the values of Jesus challenge me?

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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