Without Help

None of us, it would seem, can do without the help of others.  Even Jesus.  When he came home from his forty days in the desert, he called Simon and Andrew to come and follow him. (Mt. 4:18).  He sent the disciples out two by two to preach and heal. (Lk 10:1). Even in our own Marist tradition, the mutual support from community is essential to who we are and what we do.  As we work more and more with lay Marists, the need for bonding, mutual support, sharing of spirituality, prayer and work is becoming more apparent, and, is bearing fruit.  The Marist Mission and charism are thus reaching more the world, and at a faster rate. If we are to make Jesus known and loved, we cannot do it alone, but need to build on the shoulders of the giants who have come before us and work beside us.  In the give and take of community, we grow in our own faith and conviction. We need these Marist colleagues to "keep us honest," from becoming self-complacent, self-serving, or self-focused. Our mission is lived and is effective through community; without the help of our brothers and sisters, it would be a dud.
Bro. Rene