St. Marcellin had a vision of his Little Brothers of Mary being active in every diocese of the globe and thus making Jesus known and loved to the ends of the earth. It is evident from the ferment in other provinces of the Marist World, that this vision is coming to pass. Brothers and lay people continue to gather momentum, seeking out the "least favored", those on the margins of economic sufficiency and academic preparation, and giving them the foundations to develop their talents and go forward to make an impact on the world. It is amazing at how over and over again, the story of "the kid who thought he could not make it in high school" is given the tools to move ahead in high school, blossom further in college, and then go on to accomplish some huge contribution to society.
Last night, at the Central Catholic Champagnat Awards and Hall of Fame dinner, several such men and women were honored for their accomplishments ranging from 50 years of teaching, to modeling for young athletes as assistant coaches just a relatively few years after graduation. It was inspiring to hear of their accomplishments and be in their presence. Constant reference was made to how these graduates have been living out the legacy of St. Marcellin. It was extremely uplifting to see how relevant this man's gift to the Church still is today. This morning I could say to students that they too have such potential for the greatness that Marcellin envisioned: as "good Christians and citizens."
Bro. Rene.
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