How many times do we pray, "Hail, Mary", or "Holy Mary, Mother of God...etc."? Mary's name is constantly on our lips, but today we take time to honor that name in a special way on this Memorial of The Holy Name of Mary. Perhaps the two most powerful names in our Christian tradition are Jesus and Mary. Just repeating them over and over is a prayer that brings strength and peace. As Marists, we are especially dedicated to that name, which in the Hebrew way of thinking, is the Person. As Little Brothers of Mary, we are proud and honored to bear that name, and all who associate with us as Lay Marists can rightly carry that pride and honor.
It is fitting that on this day, three men are entering the Novitiate in Esopus, NY, as postulants. Sam Amos, from Saginaw, Michigan, along with James Hodge and Jack O'Sullivan from Australia. This is certainly a blessing for both provinces, and we not only thank Mary for the hand she played in their decision to enter, but also ask her to accompany them along with our prayers, as they begin their Marist formation.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Bro. Rene
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