Mary's Family

"Whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister and mother." (Mt 12:50)
Jesus gave this response when told his mother wanted to see  him..It's a reminder that believers and doers are all part of the family.  So true for us Marists who base so much of our spirituality on family spirit.  We look to Mary as our Good Mother, our model in discipleship and in dealing with one another.  We work towards developing a "Marian Church", a church of compassion, and maternal nourishing and care for one another; a family of hospitality to all, and a family centered on Jesus. St. Marcellin advised us to make love our hallmark, so that it could be said of Marists, as of the first Christians. "See how they love one another."  Let's just not read it or say it, but DO IT!
Bro. Rene