Feast Days 1-1 Mother of God
We celebrate the Motherhood of Mary on January 1 and it is also the World Day of Peace.
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 3 - 25 The Annunciation of the Lord
We remember how the power of God was made known in the conception of Jesus. The depth of God's love was revealed in a human life - Mary. Mary was the real flesh and blood woman who dared to say yes to God's call, freely and unconditionally.
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 4 - 28 Marist Saint Peter Chanel
Chanels mind was set on missionary work; so, in 1831, he joined the newly formed Society of Mary (or Marists) which concentrated on missionary work at home and abroad. To his dismay, he was appointed to teach at the seminary at Belley and remained th
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 4 Mary at Pentecost
Those of us who have been used to a more static representation of the events of Pentecost may find this artist's interpretation surprising. And yet, it could be close to the reality of the Pentecost event which so affected the disciples that people t
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 5 - 25 Mary Help of Christians
The purpose is to celebrate the special place Mary could play in bringing the values of Jesus to all Australians. We celebrate too, because Mary our Mother can protect and help us in our journey through life.
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 5 - 31 The visitation. The visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary was a woman for others. This is seen by her leaving everything and rushing to Elizabeth. Mary was able to respond because of her openness and awareness of Elizabeth's need. We celebrate her expression of her call from God in service to others, a
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 6 - 30 Feast Day of Jeanne-Marie Chavoin
On Monday 30th June it is the Feast Day of Jeanne-Marie Chavoin, the foundress of the Marist Sisters’ and the Patron of Chavoin House (the Blue House). Chavoin House, along with Colin House, was one of the original two Houses of this College.
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 6 - 6 Champagnat Day Homily
Imagine for a moment that you are going away for a long period of time and your family and closest friends have asked you to leave them a photo of yourself, something they can keep as a continual reminder of you until you return.
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 9 - 8 The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
We surround birthday celebrations with rituals: surprising the birthday person, singing 'Happy Birthday,' blowing out the candles and making a wish. The rituals have their point: the family assembles to celebrate its life together by centering its at
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 Dec - 8 Immaculate Conception
This feast is a sign of what the Church is, and will be - truly redeemed. The feast involves faith and hope. God was more intensely present to Mary than to others, in view of her role as the “God-bearer”. But what God has done for Mary God will do fo
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 Dec 25 - Christmas
Christmas is one of the most significant Christian celebrations as well as a time for holiday, family gatherings and gift giving. The birth of the baby Jesus expresses most deeply God linking himself to the human race, through the mystery of human bi
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