Today the Marist World, along with the Church, celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption; it is a special day for us who recognized with Mary that God "has done great things for us...and has lifted up the lowly." (cf, Lk 1: 50). Many of us received the Marist Habit on this day (myself, 55 years ago) and today in Australia, two novices will pronounce their first vows as Marist Brothers: Brother James Hodge and Brother Jack O'Sullivan. These men spent two years in our Novitiate and endeared themselves to all who met them. They bring an optimistic vitality and energy to our Congregation and hope that the Providence of God will continue to call men such as these to continue the work begun by St. Marcellin Champagnat. Our joy echoes that of Mary when Elizabeth greeted her and acknowledged the presence of Jesus in her womb. As Mary brought forth Jesus to the world, so the Marist Brothers vow their lives to continue that mission by making Jesus known and loved through education. We offer prayers and gratitude as well as of support for Brothers James and Jack as they continue their formation for the following year in the Marist Asian Center in Manila. Let us keep them in our prayers and continue our prayers for new vocations. And to those whose lives are dedicated to Jesus through Mary, AD MULTOS ANNOS!
Bro. Rene
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