In a world that is rapidly changing, faithfulness to any charism requires creativity. Far from simply preserving the legacy of their spirituality founders, it\u2019s about looking beyond and reimagining the mission in new contexts. St Marcellin was a man of action who responded to the needs of his time by founding schools and forming educators who would lead with love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Marists are called to continue this work in new and evolving ways and to courageously embrace new expressions of mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel. They teach, counsel, mentor, and accompany those on the margins of society, responding to the signs of the times and being sustained by their spirituality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat, is one of many ecclesial movements dedicated to living out Jesus\u2019s Great Commission to go and make disciples in all the nations (Matthew 28:16\u201320). Marists continue this mission by forming those who feel called to serve in creative and faithful ways, alongside the Marist Brothers. Like their founder St Marcellin, who sought to bring the Gospel to the young people of nineteenth century rural France, these lay Marists and Brothers are shaping a Church that is open, welcoming, and deeply committed to service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marists, both lay and religious, embody this vision of friendship with Christ through their mission. The Marist Brothers, who have dedicated their lives to education and evangelization, have long lived this call to service, and the Marist Association continues to foster communities where members share life, faith, and mission as friends in Christ, supporting one another in their vocation to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lay associations provide pathways for people to live out their faith with purpose and become contemporary witnesses to the Gospel. Importantly, this lay vocation is not secondary to religious life but an essential part of the Church\u2019s mission. At the 16th<\/sup> General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis reiterated that lay participation is not merely a symbolic gesture but a foundational element that strengthens the Church’s relational and communal nature. He reminded the Bishops that \u201cwe are making this journey together\u2026 with hope, humility, and trust in the Lord. Let us walk side by side, guided by the Spirit, for no one can fulfill this mission alone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before his ascension Jesus tells the disciples they are to be \u201cwitnesses of these things\u201d and they will be \u201cclothed with power from on high\u201d (Luke 24: 46-53). We are all invited to witness the good news and be filled with the Holy Spirit who calls us to love, serve, and journey together. Whether in schools, parishes, communities, or the everyday encounters of life, lay, religious and clergy are demonstrating that the Holy Spirit is alive and flourishing. When we place our gifts at the service of the community, we truly become witnesses of what it means to \u2018live the dream\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n by Nathan Ahearne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a world that is rapidly changing, faithfulness to any charism requires creativity. Far from simply preserving the legacy of their spirituality founders, it\u2019s about looking beyond and reimagining the mission in new contexts. 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