On January 2, 1817, Father Marcellin Champagnat opened the doors of a renovated but simple house in LaValla, France to two young men, Jean Marie Granjon and Jean Baptiste Audras, who would become the first Little Brothers of Mary. From these humble beginnings, the Marist Brothers have spread to 83 countries and continue to play a strong influence in the lives of young people, especially those most in need, helping them to develop a deeper knowledge and love of Jesus. A man of faith and complete trust in Mary, our Good Mother, he undertook the "impossible" and made it possible, a theme taken from the Scriptures, exemplified by Mary and Joseph, and repeated over and over again throughout these two centuries+.
Disciples of St. Marcellin, strive to imitate his love of Mary his desire to bring Jesus to those who don't know him. May we as Marists rededicate our lives to that mission as we move into this New Year.
Bro. Rene
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