Marist Messenger

The Marist Messenger is a spiritual monthly magazine published by the Society of Mary, New Zealand. It was first published in 1929.

The Marist Messenger is currently edited by Fr Brian O’Connell SM. You’re invited to apply for a free sample of the latest issue by emailing Joanne Oliver, the Messenger’s office secretary, with your name and address.

Subscription and contact details are available from the Marist Messenger.

Most recent Marist Messenger Articles

Focus: Local and Universal Church
Guest Editorial by Dr Merv Duffy sm The Catholic Dioceses of New Zealand are proud of the elements of inculturation and local flavour to be found in their architecture and liturgy. When the Hamilton cathedral showcased the original artwork of Michael Pervan we rejoiced in the talent and vision to be found here. When Fr Chris [...]
The Shrine at Knock, West Ireland
by Tricia O’Donnell “Here I am at the goal of my journey to Ireland: the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock. I am here then as a pilgrim, a sign of the pilgrim church throughout the world. Pope John Paul II The Pope was visiting Knock in the west of Ireland [...]
“Thanks Driver”
by Phil Cody sm The other day while sampling my new Gold Card, I was struck by people getting off the bus calling out “Thanks, driver.” It seemed to be everyone, younger and older, even those encapsulated in their MP3 world. As they stepped off, a quick look towards the front and, “Thanks, driver.” It was quite [...]
The Joy of a Happy Face
by Bill Farrelly I WAS watching a DVD a few days ago – a collection of country music artists – and one of the performers sang a song called Grandpa’s Piano. It’s a catchy, foot-tapping little number but what affected me above all was the elderly man playing the role of grandpa. I am sure I [...]
Humble Prayer
by Fr John Kelly ocso Allow us to repeat that prayer is ‘loving communion with God whom we know loves us’. But there are many dimensions to communion with God. It is true that God loves us and wants us to love him in return as we have pointed out repeatedly in previous articles. We have [...]
Also in the Messenger this Month
As well as the above articles with illustrations, the following are in the Marist Messenger this month: ..Poem: Send Forth Your Spirit ..The Prisoner and the Child…Elizabeth Isiche ..Prose Poem: Mary Magdalene,…Patricia Bowley rndm ..Becoming Indian – Roberto de Nobili…Elizabeth Isichei ..The Skinner Chalice…Chris Skinner sm As well as our Regular Features: ..Messenger Briefs ..Benedict Speaks to Priests, and on Mary in the [...]
Focus: The Miracle of Peacemaking
by Fr Brian O’Connell The not-guilty verdicts of the Ploughshares peace activists in March in Wellington, NZ, took most people by surprise. The defendants admitted the burglary and wilful damage charges, but claimed it was for a higher good. (cf article by Jim Consedine p.4) Once the jubilation of the supporters died down, there was much reflection. [...]
With Joy-Filled Hearts
by Jim Consedine It was a moment to savour. Two hours after retiring, the jury in the trial of the three Catholic Workers – Fr Peter Murnane OP, Adrian Leason, Sam Land – who deflated a dome at the US military spy base at Waihopai near Blenheim in April 2008, returned to a packed but expectant [...]
The Celibacy Debate Celibacy and Mongolian Fox Trappers -Part 2
By Sr Dorothea OCD (Fr Everyman the Vocations Director of a mythical diocese is being interviewed about his job and the issues around celibacy by Ms Everywoman) Fr Ev As I was saying, Jesus is the only reason I have accepted celibacy, because he did for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. If that’s not based [...]
Thanking God Always
by Fr John Kelly ocso “It is right and just, always and everywhere, to give you thanks and praise.” (Preface of the Mass). “Gratitude is what brings us most grace….I have learned this from experience. Try it and you will see. I am content with whatever God gives me, and I show this is a thousand little [...]