A magazine published three times a year by The Marist Fathers and Brothers of the US Province.
Day 40 Lenten Reflection
The world today is wounded. Today more than ever there are people who need to feel the love of the Mother, the touch of mercy in a world that rejects the different. When we look honestly at ourselves, we see both the evil and idealism we are capable of. Yet we are called to be “about our Father’s business.” Mary’s spirit encourages Marist’s to embrace reality, accepting the nuanced complexity of life, while calmly trusting that God is at the heart of it all. We aim to live, pray and act in the spirit of Mary. In courage and hope we make her Magnificat our own.
Stabat Mater
Let me share with you His pain,
Who for all my sins was slain,
Who for me in torments died.
May Mary be Our Guide and Example of Courage in Lent.
Day 39 Lenten Reflection
“Lack of charity, criticism of superiors, neighbors, friends and enemies. Idle talk, impatience, lack of self-control and self- mortification. Pride; presumption. (It is good to have visitors – one’s faults stand out in the company of others.) Self-will, desire not to be corrected, having one’s own way. Desiring to turn to correct others, impatience in thought and speech. Meanness about giving time to others and wasting it myself. Constant desire for comfort. The remedy: Mary’s recollection and silence.”
Stabat Mater
In my heart each wound renew
Of my Savior crucified.
Of my Savior crucified.
May Mary be Our Guide and Example of Courage in Lent.
(Image: “Pietà” by Oleg Supereco)
Day 38 Lenten Reflection
“Allow yourself to be possessed with Joy. Dance a little.”
Stabat Mater
Make me feel as you have felt; Make my soul
to glow and melt With the love of Christ my Lord.
May Mary be Our Guide and Example of Courage in Lent.
(Image: “Pietà” by Oleg Supereco)
Day 37 Lenten Reflection
“Yes, everywhere God is love, but especially at the crib, the cross and the altar. It is most especially in these three places that his infinite love … reveals its true essence. … It is in these three places that our hearts, in their poverty, can best understand and feel how much God loves us.”
Stabat Mater
O our Mother, fount of love,
touch my spirit from above;
Help us love as you have done.
May Mary be Our Guide and Example of Courage in Lent.
(Image: “Pietà” by Oleg Supereco)