New Marists In Mission

In addition to this being the Year of Marist Vocations geared towards a concerted effort to attract more men to the vowed brotherhood, it is also the preparatory year aimed at a global effort to bring lay people and Marist Brothers into a closer relationship of shared spirituality and mission entitled New Marists In Mission.
Each community of Marists around the world will hold meetings and sharings to gather input for a world-wide meeting in Nairobi, Kenya from September 17-27, 2014.  Already this is stirring ferment in our Marist World, as lay people increasingly step into the fold and embrace their call to be Marists.  In a sense the Year of Marist Vocations has a close connection to this initiative as we seek not only to augment the numbers of vowed religious, but also help our lay colleagues understand their vocation as lay Marists. The Holy Spirit is helping us to insure that St. Marcellin's dream of having Marists in every Diocese will come true so that the mission to make Jesus known and loved among the poorest will be accomplished.  Each day's slice of Daily Bread is aimed at helping those who partake of it to grow in their understanding of Marist Spirituality and incorporate it into their lives.  Mary, our Good Mother, help us to grown in our love of you and your Son, and thus grow as Marists.
Bro. Rene