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"Disciples Now" is a Catholic web site providing access to the scriptures, with reflections and questions; and information on the Saints in a format appealing to young adults. Visitors can join the "Chat Zone" for an online chat and are invited to design e-cards. Reviews of popular movies are also available as well as a link to "Spirit and Song," a Christian music site. "Disciples Now" is one of the many spirituality web sites listed as a prayer resource at www.MaristYoungAdult.com.
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NEWS FROM THE YA EVANGELIZATION COMMUNITY
IN ESOPUS
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| John Mc Entee, Danny Pacheco and Roland Varriale continue their work at the Marist Brothers Retreat House and beyond. Throughout the last month, Roland, Danny and John have worked with freshmen from Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx, sophomores from St. Agens Boys High School in Manhattan and the Marist Youth Encounter Christ program. Danny and Roland also participated in a series of young adult listening sessions in Guatemala.
If you are 21 or over, male or female, graduating from college, looking for a change, or simply want to have the volunteer opportunity of a lifetime, click on the icon above or visit
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ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
When it is difficult to pray, many people turn to prayer resources for help. Sometimes the best resource may be a prayer created by someone who is going through a similar experience. Why not provide a service to your fellow young adults by posting an original prayer in the prayer resources section at www.MaristYoungAdult.com?
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Have a
Happy Thanksgiving! | | |
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 I am happy to present to you the November issue of the Marist Young Adult e-newsletter. The past month has been a busy one and we invite you to read about some of the activities that have taken place. Our web site,
has also been updated. Please chek out the new prayer resources section on the web site at www.MaristYoungAdult.com. As always, if you have any suggestions or ideas for the web site or for future events please contact me at fallon85@gmail.com. Best wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving.. Matt Fallon Chair |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
November 23 - Day of Fasting
Discussion on Hunger - 9PM ET
Advent Online Retreat - Video refelctions posted each Sunday, Nov. 30th-Dec. 21st. Online discussions December 2, 9, 16, 23
Look for details and sign up information at the Marist Young Adult group page on facebook. All discussions take place at www.MaristYoungAdult.com.
Young Adult Advisory Committee Retreat and Meeting - January 2-4 - Esopus, NY
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ONLINE CHATS - "THE ALCHEMIST," "IRON MAN" AND " THE WILD RIDE FROM MIDTERMS TO FINALS" |
Over twenty young adults throughout the country participated in a variety of chats during the end of October and early November. First year college students participated in ia discussion with seasoned college veterans about the best ways to navigate the days leading up to finals. Other young adults explored "Iron Man, Iron Faith," looking at the themes of sacrifice and call in the movie "Iron Man." In mid-November several members of the online young adult community discussed how the allegorical journey in "The Alchemist" can help them along their spiritual journeys. Additional online chats are being planned for the spring semester. |
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"RETREAT WITHIN A RETREAT" HELD IN ESOPUS
 The young adult staff at the November Marist Youth Encounter participated in a "retreat within a retreat." Using the Gospel of St. John as a guide, the leaders were invited to reflect upon their expereiences, to appreciate their best selves and to look at the ways in which they can help others to discover their gifts and talents.. | |
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YOUNG ADULTS MEET IN GUATEMALA |
 Young Adult Advisory Committee members Matt Fallon and Caroline White joined young adult community members Danny Pacheco and Roland Varriale in representing the Marist Brothers Province of the United States at a gathering of young adults in Guatemala. Forty-six young adults from North America, Central America and South America met with Bro. Sean Sammon, Superior General, and his council to share their insights about the reality facing young people. Participants discussed their own faith journeys, examined the vocation of a Marist young adult and shared dreams about the future ot the Marist mission.
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MEET
YA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER - MIKE SWEENEY |
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 Mike Sweeney
Graduate of Mt. St. Michael Academy - Bronx, NY
How did you get involved with Marist?
The first time I ever got involved with
Marist was my sophomore year in 2005 when I attended the Marist Youth
Conference at Marist College.
Why are you still involved with Marist?
I have been blessed with many extraordinaryexperiences with the brothers and the people I have met both on retreats and at otherMarist events. These opportunities helped me to grow both spirituality and mentally. I have come to find a deeper understanding of who I am and who I want to be. I have had such a great experience with the Marist community and it has definitely shaped me into who I am today.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
I try to live out the Marist quality of "Doing good quietly." I try to have a positive outlook on life and see the best in people. One vital component I have learned is to always look deep inside yourself and reflect upon your choices, relationships, faith, and friendships, in order to grow as a person.. | |
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