In Mary's Way
The relationship of Marcellin to Mary was deeply marked by the affective and total trust in her, as the "Good Mother", because it was her work he undertook. He wrote once: Without Mary we are nothing and with Mary we have everything because Mary always has her adorable Son within her arms or in her heart. # 25 Water from the Rock
Implications for me
Today's world deeply needs men and women who are mystics - people who are able to touch the mystery of all life, in an attitude of openness and surrender. Having experienced the love of God, they are witnesses of light among their fellow pilgrims, inspiring them to seek God. # 71
Implications for us
Mary inspired in the first Marists a new vision of being Church, which was modelled on that of the first Christians. The Marian Church has the heart of a mother: no one is abandoned. A mother believes in the goodness at the core of a person, and forgives readily. We are respectful of each one's personal journey. There is a place for those with doubts and spiritual uncertainty, a place for all. There is listening and dialogue. Challenge and confrontation are done with honesty and openness. # 114
Implications for Ministry
Mary inspired Marcellin's style of being on mission. She received the Holy Spirit at the Annunciation and responded immediately to Elizabeth's need. In so doing, she shows us that contemplation and action are both indispensable elements of spirituality. Mary's way lays the foundation of all our actions: listening, patient waiting, nurturing interiority and responsiveness to God's will.
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