Society of Mary, Marists in the U.S.

Doing the Work of Mary

Marists are men and women who strive to live the Gospel the way Mary lived it. We are scattered to the four corners of the world but united in one heart and one mind under the patronage of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We gather into religious congregations and lay movements: The Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary, the Marist Sisters, the Marist Brothers, the Priests and Brothers of the Society of Mary, and many lay groups of Marist inspiration.

Today, we continue in the venture to renew the spirit and mission of the Church as a place of collaboration and true spiritual enrichment.

We invite you to discover that true strength is found in gentleness. Marist spirituality invites us to embrace this liberating truth, which comes to us from the heart of God, by following Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Like Mary, we too can hear the gentle rhythms of the grace of God in our lives by making our own her manner of thinking, judging, feeling, and acting.

Mary's way is a direct path to the divine heart of mercy.

International Day of Peace, Sept. 21

Global Day of Action and Prayer for Syria

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National Interfaith Prayer Service Community Church of New York,
40 East 35th St, New York, NY

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CMSM Media Assembly Statement Release - August 18, 2016

Paranoia to Metanoia: Courageous Mercy Transforming Violence and Racism

With God's grace we must turn to metanoia. This includes having a "bigger mind and heart" which sees the dignity and the image of God in all persons involved in conflicts.

COLUMBUS, OHIO (August 5, 2016). The leaders of U.S. Catholic men's religious orders gathered for our national assembly "Rich in Mercy" August 2-5 in Columbus, OH. In our gathering of prayer and reflection, we sensed the deep pain and division again in our nation, as well as elsewhere. In our response, Jesus is our guide. He says, "This is my commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you." (John 15:12)

We are called to love as Jesus loved and to honor those who love in this way: compassionate, empathetic, reconciling, love of friends and perceived enemies, using nonviolent resistance against injustice and violence...

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Pope Francis: For a more human society

That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center. Pope Francis - September 2016

Video by Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer

Bicentenary of the Fourviere Pledge: 23 July 2016

Homily and photos of the Marist Family celebration

The Marist World Prepares To Commemorate
200 Years Of Its Founding Pledge
By Fr. Ted Keating, SM

Early on the morning of July 23, 1816, a group of young men made their way up 800 steps leading to the ancient shrine of Fourvière, in Lyons, France. For more than a year, they had shared intense conversations about a major project they had been encouraging each other to bring to fruition: the foundation of a Religious Congregation totally devoted to Mary, Mother of God.

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Seasonal Reflections

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Marist Thoughts

We are told that the early Christian communities were one in mind and heart, and held all things in common. The communities were places of prayer filled with the Spirit of Christ, where people gathered in peace and in reconciliation, justice and joy. They were places where one might find understanding, acceptance, and mercy.

The very attributes ascribed to the early Christian communities are the very values all Marists are called to live today. Wherever they may minister, be it in schools or parishes, colleges or hospitals, missions or shrines, you will find them of one mind and one heart, living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

JP Alert
from the U.S. Conference
of Catholic Bishops

Send e-Postcard in Support of Refugees

Will you join in the
Justice for Immigrants'
call for the United States
to lead by example?

This September, both the United Nations and President Obama will host meetings about refugees with world leaders. Global goals include:

• increasing humanitarian aid by 30%
• doubling the number of refugee resettlement opportunities
• guaranteeing the right to work for one million more refugees, and
• ensuring access to education for one million more refugee children.

Send this electronic postcard to the White House and to Members of the U.S. Congress.

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JP Alert
from the Conference of
Major Superiors of Men

Let the Faithful Respond to
Gun Violence!

Organize a Letter Drop
to your congressional representative for the
July 4th recess week
when they are in town.

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THE MARIST WAY
	Statement of Identity Brother Robert Sokolowski Honored with Papal Award Dorothy Day, A Light for Justice Bicentenary of the Fourviere Pledge
Spiritual center
	Sunday Reflections Seasonal Reflections About Mary Take Five (Sept. 2016) Journey with Colin
media lounge
	Today's Marists Newsletter (updated May 2016) Laudato Si at Notre Dame Prep Laudato Si and the Greening of Marist School Marists Around the Globe Video Library

Laudato Si' Study
& Action Guide for
Individuals & Small Groups
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We in the USA Province
are part of a
worldwide community,
with provinces
in Australia, Europe,
Mexico, New Zealand,
Oceania, and Canada.