Superior General's Invitation

In a letter dated January 2, 2013, , Br. Emili Turu, our Marist Superior General, emphasized the need to follow in the footsteps of St. Marcellin not only for those consecrated as religious brothers, but to the laity as well.  The Marist Charism (spirit, gift, driving force, spirituality), is open to all and all are invited to share in it.  Interestingly enough, in his request that more brothers accept the invitation to bring the gospel to areas of  the world where it has not yet reached, a "second wind" to the already successful Mission Ad Gentes program initiated by Br. Sean Sammon when he was the Superior General, Br. Emili extends this inviation to our Marist Lay Colleagues as well.  It would be the Marist equivalent to the Peace Corps...a short-term commitment (2-4 years) for post-college to retired men and women.  How exciting to imagine brothers and lay Marists working shoulder to shoulder in some region of the world where the gospel would be heard for the first time.  One might also imagine such a "daring" move to be made right at home, where, although the gospel has been preached for centuries, there is an indifference to it which needs to be addressed.  Missionaries to foreign lands, home missionaries as well.  Something to chew on, think about, pray over.  If a strong desire arises, then please contact me or any one of the brothers at Central Catholic, and we'll help you move to the next step.
Bro. Rene