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Baptism of the Lord
Marists in Oceania: A Mission Without Borders
Fr Jean-Claude Colin, the founder of the Society of Mary, was strongly convicted the Society was called “to do great things” and to work “in any corner of the world”. When, in 1836, the Society of Mary received from the Holy See the responsibility of evangelizing Oceania, Jean-Claude Colin, freshly elected Superior General, started sending missionaries. Between 1836 and 1849, 15 groups left France to go to the missions in Oceania: New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinee, Fiji Islands, Wallis et Futuna, Tonga, Vanuatu, Samoa and New Zealand. The mission was undertaken with great spiritual conviction and human courage. Many of the Marist Missionaries recorded what they observed, they kept their logbooks, they said how they were received, they stated the difficulties they met, they recorded the works they undertook.
Today, the mission continues!
Oceania is not just a chapter in our history—it is a living testament to the courage, faith, and dedication of the first Marist missionaries. Their footsteps still echo across the Pacific, reminding us that the mission continues today. The Marist presence in Oceania remains a vital expression of our call to bring Christ’s mercy to every corner of the world.
(Credit: https://maristfathers.net/oceania/)
Feast of the Epiphany
Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
A blessed Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God! Today we honor Mary’s irreplaceable role as the mother of Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God made man. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that Mary is Mother of God (the Theotokos or God-bearer) because she gave birth to Him who is God Himself. Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Image Credit: The Spring 2024 Color Theory Class at St. Mary’s University painted the image of Madonna and Child.