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.
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Most recent Marist Messenger Articles
- Saturday 19 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/19/saturday-19-may/">Saturday 19 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-text">Acts 18:23-28, Ps47, John 16:23-28</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-subhead">Prayer is the key</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Gandhi said, “Prayer is the key of the morning / and the bolt of the evening.”</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">That is true. But it is more.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Prayer is the key-hole: the vehicle that carries us to the other side.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Prayer is the key-bearer: full of intent, willingness and hope.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Prayer is the door: firm, solid and protective.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Prayer is …</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p> - Friday 18 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/18/friday-18-may/">Friday 18 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-feast-date-"> </p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-text">Acts 18:9-18, Ps 47, John 16:20-23</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-subhead">A person of integrity and faith</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Paul emulated Jesus. He was a man of integrity and faith. </p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Edwina Gately suggests that Jesus “ … refused to be bought by the political and religious system of his time, he was faithful to the call of compassion and justice deep within his soul – putting that and his own integrity before …</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p> - Thursday 17 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/17/thursday-17-may/">Thursday 17 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-feast-date-"> </p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-text">Acts 18:1-8, Ps 98, John 16:16-20</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-subhead">Co-working with love</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Paul worked at his trade as a tentmaker. There is an intrinsic value in work, whether paid or unpaid. Pope Benedict XVI says that ‘through work man comes to see himself as a participant in God’s plan of creation.’ A participant – not just a recipient or an on-looker but one actively working with God. What …</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p> - Wednesday 16 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/16/wednesday-16-may/">Wednesday 16 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-feast-date-"> </p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-text">Acts 17:15,22-18:1, Ps 148, John 16:12-15</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-subhead">We are all God’s children</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">As a parent, I have focussed all my energy and resources into growing my children into the best people they can be. I delight in the caring, compassionate young adults they have become.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">With God as our parent, replete with infinite energy and resources; with a greater understanding of human possibility; with unlimited patience …</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p> - Tuesday 15 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/15/tuesday-15-may/">Tuesday 15 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-text">Acts 16:22-34, Ps 138, John 16:5-11</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-subhead">Thank you with all my heart</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">A solo parent faced a financial crisis. Raise $600 in a month or forfeit her home. By chance, she was invited to hang a few pieces of craft at a local cafe. On the due date, she had sold exactly $600 worth of goods. The debt was settled. There are no words to …</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p> - Monday 14 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/14/monday-14-may/">Monday 14 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-reflection-heading">St Matthias, Apostle</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-text">Acts 1:15-17, 20-26, Ps 113, John 15:9-17</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-subhead">Love one another</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">In ‘Hornet’s Nest’ by Patricia Cornwell, a police officer and a reporter are sitting in a hospital waiting room. They see a young man, shivering and sweating, having difficulty breathing. People were sitting as far from him as possible. Clearly, he had AIDS. The police officer gives water, a blanket and comfort …</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p> - Sunday 13 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/13/sunday-13-may/">Sunday 13 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-reflection-heading">Sixth Sunday of Easter</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-text">Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48, Ps 98, 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-subhead">The colour of love</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Marc Chagall writes, </p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">“In our life there is a single colour,</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">as on an artist’s palette,</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">which provides the meaning of life and art.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">It is the colour of love.”</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Close your eyes.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Breathe in. Breathe out.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Drawing on memories, experiences, dreams, hopes, promises,</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">recall the …</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p> - Saturday 12 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/12/saturday-12-may/">Saturday 12 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-feast-date-"> </p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-text">Acts 16:1-10, Ps 100, John 15:18-21</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-subhead">I want to give myself utterly</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">I want to give myself utterly</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Risking everything</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">I want to give myself utterly</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Total surrender</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">I want to give myself utterly</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">I belong to him</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">I want to give myself utterly</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">To let Love get under my skin</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">I want to give myself utterly</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Until we are one</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">A melding of souls…</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p> - Friday 11 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/11/friday-11-may/">Friday 11 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-text">Acts 15:22-31, Ps 57, John 15:12-17</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-scripture-subhead">Everlasting fruit</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">We live in a fractured, compartmentalised society.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Much lobbying goes on behind closed doors.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">We are commissioned by Jesus to bear fruits in this society that will last.</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Wouldn’t it be great if Thomas Moore’s dream came true and</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">“... governments can call on non-denominational theologians to offer advice on matters of peace, crime, housing, planning, economics, …</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p> - Thursday 10 May
<p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2012/05/10/thursday-10-may/">Thursday 10 May</a></p><p><p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Acts 15:7-21, Ps 96, John 15:9-11</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Open to truth</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">Dorianne Laux writes,</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">“Someone spoke to me last night,</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">told me the truth. Just a few words,</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">but I recognised it.”</p> <p class="marist-messenger-daily-reflections-daily-reflections-body">We must cultivate an openness, a receptivity to truth. We need to peel back layers, and scrub off years off accumulated grime to reveal the hidden beauty of truth. We need soul friends to hone …</p></p></p><p><a href="http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz">Marist Messenger - A Catholic Monthly Magazine</a></p>
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