| Gospel Reflections |
| July 18 - Luke 10:38-42 This gospel story has been used, at least since St.Augustine, to claim that Mary is better than Martha, that Mary's spiritual way of living is better than Martha's practical way of living, that the contemplative life (Mary's) is a higher state than the active life (Martha's). From Luke's text, I do not think so. Jesus' criticism does not fall on any special state of life. It falls on ... |
Spirituality vs ReligionIn our society we like to compete. Here spirituality and religion are not in competition with each other. For centuries the meaning of spirituality and religion was one and the same thing. If you talked about your religion, you were talking about your spirituality. This meaning has shifted. Many people in western societies have abandoned the meanings and importance of religion. Going to mass each Sunday, praying the rosary each day or listening to the bishop or pope has become of low value or is meaningless.
Prayer as a silent Hope
Prayer though it accomplishes nothing material, constitutes something spiritual.It will not bring rain, but until rain comes, it may cultivate hope and resignation,
A Starter for PentecostJesus did not give the church a text or a code of law, and he did not 'institutionalize' it in the usual sense we give that word. Rather, he gave it his Spirit. He did not give that Spirit just to one or other special person, or even to a few of them.
Breaking News - New Executive for Marist Laity AustraliaI am pleased to announce that the new executive team will be headed jointly by Margaret Woods and Andrew Dumas. Congratulations and thank you to both of you for your generous acceptance of this important role. Cathy Holling and Josie Felise have also accepted to join the current committee members ValNorris, Margaret Walker, and Beryl Prescott.
Fourviere Celebrations Hunters Hill
Sydney, Hunters Hill
Sunday July 25, 2010
Young Marists Pruning Retreat 5-9 JulyThe Marist Dozen arrived at Mittagong on a chilly winters day on Monday 5th July to take part in the annual Young Marists Pruning retreat. Facilitated by Fr Brian Mascord & Br Tony Leon, the group was cheerfully trained by the Hermitage vineyard manager Martin Elferink and Garth in the finer art of vine pruning.
 Marist Laity Conference April 2008 part2 |
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