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 Hello Fellow Marists!
I hope and pray that you are all well at school, work, and in life. I just completed my spring break and am back at school. I wanted to make the most of the week off, and was able to connect with Marists from a variety of regions. Whether it was a group of students from Marist High School in Chicago, faculty from across our province, students and young adults in the New York and New Jersey area, or the Marist Youth Group at Central Catholic High School, the gatherings gave me a renewed sense of community.
Interacting with so many Marists reminded me that both the Gospel and the Marist charism have a far reach. They are everywhere! And as a young adult community, we have tried spreading our light through the "got marist?" campaign. It has been a great success, not because it promotes our program, but because it promotes who we are. We are Marist, trying to make Jesus known and loved. We are also a community of service and the proceeds from the sale of our "got marist?" tee shirts will benefit children in need in Jamaica.
As we continue to move through our school year and through the remainder of 2014, let us think about how we take ownership of our faith community. How do we reach out to others with the gospel, especially those grouped as "other"? Our community is an inclusive one that welcomes ALL people, not just those from our schools and social groups. How can we "make disciples of all nations" as we are called to in Matthew 28:19? How can we be inclusive of those who are on the margins of society?
Remember to take some time to reflect on these and other questions that come to your mind. God bless you all, and keep living Marist!
Luis Ramos
Chair, Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee
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ONLINE RESOUCE |
The Stations of the Cross is one of the most popular devotions within the Catholic Church. The practice traces its roots to medieval times. The purpose of the Stations is to reflect upon the major scenes of Christ's passion. Churches traditionally offer the Stations of the Cross during Lent but if you re not able to attend a Church service, here are some virtual alternatives.
The online Stations of the Cross offered by Busted Halo depict how Jesus' teachings led directly to his death. Busted Halo's videos feature images of the Stations of the Cross from the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. To access the Stations, click on the image above.
FaithND offers Stations of the Cross that feature traditional images from the Sacred Heart Basilica on the Notre Dame campus. The brief reflections relate daily life to the story of Jesus' death. To visit the site, click on the icon above.
The Collaborative Ministries Office at Creighton University offers a variety of options for the Stations of the Cross from print and audio choices to the Stations of the Cross with Mary. Many of their offerings are also available in Spanish. To view the site, click on the logo above.
BULLETIN BOARD
Looking for something to do for a weekend? A week? A semester? Or a full year? Consider coming to Esopus and offering your time and talent. If you are interested, contact Matt Fallon at mfallon03@gmail.com.
Take a moment during this year of Marist vocations to find out more about the vocation of a Marist Brother. Simply click on the icon above.
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April 6 - Taize Prayer - Roselle Catholic HS
April 7 - Week 5 - Online Lenten Retreat
April 14 - Week 6 - Online Lenten Retreat
April 18 - Good Friday Reflection Day - Miami
April18-19 - Holy Week Retreat - Esopus
May 23-26 - Marist Youth Gathering
Service Opportunities
April 8-9 - MSM/SJR Junior Retreat
May 2 - Midnight Run - NY
May 16-17 - MSM Senior Retreat
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The Marist Young Adult Program is continuing to offer reflection material for Lent through its online retreat. Reflections have been offered by Catherine Weening, Michael Bourie, Sarah Rakauskas and Juan Antonio Solis. The retreat continues through Holy Week...Marist Young Adults in New York and New Jersey joined Marist Youth in the area for a Taize Prayer at Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx... Teresa Santana spoke about the Marist
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Teresa Santana (R) with Marist Youth at Central Catholic HS. |
Young Adult Program to Marist Youth at Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, MA...MYAAC Chair, Luis Ramos, joined students from Marist-Chicago for an initiative game called "Islands" during their service week in Esopus. Luis also attended the Marist Evangelization Advisory Board spring meeting for a discussion on the Marist Young Adult Program...Br. Emili Turu, Superior General, has been using the "got marist?' logo
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as his profile picture on Twitter...Fifteen young adults participated in a "Retreat within a Retreat" during the March Encounter.
Through music videos, scripture and shared prayer, the group used the parable of the Good Samaritan to reflect upon their experiences...Three Marist Young Adults joined
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Julian Rodriurez prepares bags of food for the homeless. |
the March Encounter for a "Retreat outside a Retreat" (ROAR). In addition to offering prayerful support to those engaged in the Encounter, the group explored their spiritual journeys since their Encounter...Marist Young Adults in the Bronx joined students from Mount St. Michael Academy to distribute food and clothing to the homeless. | |
There are many ways to connect to Marist Young Adults in the United States. Keep informed through the Marist Young Adult Facebook page and follow @maristyadult on Twitter and Instagram for Marist Monday Challenges, inspirational quotes, updates and a few good laughs. And don't forget to download the YAP app. available in Apple, Android and Blackberry platforms . |
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"got marist?" TEE SHIRTS
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You've got Marist yourself but Champagnat's dream was to make the whole world Marist. Here is an opportunity to spread the Marist message while helping children in need. The Marist Young Adult Program is selling "got marist?" tee shirts to raise funds for the Marist efforts in Jamaica. The cost is $20 and includes shipping and handling. All shirts are black. Available sizes are S. M, L, XL and XXL. Domestic orders only.
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Indicate your size, the number of shirts and your mailing address.
Checks made payable to Marist Brothers should be sent to:
Marist Young Adult Program
PO Box 197
Esopus, NY 12429
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 The Marist Young Adult Program invites interested young adults to explore further their Christian faith. Through spiritual, social and service activities, both online and in person, young adults can experience an alive and vibrant faith rooted in the Marist tradition.
Facebook Group: Marist Young Adult
Website: www.MaristYoungAdult.com
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