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Mary and Son


Mary Help of Christians - May 24

Something For Our Lives

mary pictured with australiansStudents might like to research the ways in which devotion to Mary has been expressed in Australia. This could be done by speaking to parents, grandparents, priests, religious and older friends. They could try to find out:

  • the images, pictures or statues that appealed,

  • qualities of Mary that they admired,

  • the role Mary played in their lives,

  • devotion to Mary that they practised, for example litanies, novenas and the wearing of the scapular,

  • examples of how they personally experienced Mary's help and protection.


    Discussion/Reflection

    1.
      (a) How much time have you spent with your family lately?
      (b) Have you been faithful to them?
      (c) Write about some positive times you have spent with them.


    2.
      (a) Have you been able after reflection to discern
      the motherly qualities of Mary our Mother?
      (b) Make a list of these.


    3.
      (a) No doubt you had certain problems in your
      family.
      (b) Why not try praying to Mary to ask for help.
      (c) Write a prayer asking for help in your particular situation.

    4.
      (a) Recall an image of Mary you particularly like.
      (b) Express it in colours and symbols.


    5.
      (a) Pray and reflect on that particular image of
      Mary you like.
      (b) Write down some reasons why this image appeals to you.


    • Reflection Day November 2011

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