To Jesus Through Mary

The Theme of the recent Marist Youth Gathering was "All to Jesus through Mary," the motto of the Marist Brothers and of many of our schools.   The speaker, Br. Tony Leon from Australia, reminded those in attendance that it was Mary who gave life to Jesus, and asked them in what ways they might continue give life to him in our current age. 
A good question for all of us... Just how do we make Jesus live, thrive, and carry on his work today?  He has given us his Spirit to help us, so we have more than we need for "power" and strength to do this.  For most of us, it will be in the simple things we do in our daily dealings with each other....a student busy working at a computer yesterday, stood up to greet me and shake my hand.  Such a simple gesture was so touching and was a "Jesus moment"...His act of politeness, my recognition of it and compliment made Jesus live...as when he cured the sick and they recognized him as "a prophet" or certainly someone special.
Sometimes it's more spectacular as students spend their college vacations to help the poor in other countries.  They are Mary's giving life to Jesus.
Bro. Rene