Marist Laity Australia

Introduction to Marist Laity

This piece reflects on the profound lessons learned through family camping trips, particularly during challenging weather. Embracing discomfort and working together, the experience brings out the joy of simplicity, self-reliance, and community. Drawing parallels with biblical figures who lived in tents, it explores themes of faith, adaptability, and the value of shelter built by one’s own hands. The narrative is complemented by thoughtful questions and a prayer, encouraging readers to reflect on their own journeys, growth, and trust in God’s presence through life’s storms.

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1	Blog - How we are called to be like the angels - bearers of hope? In Luke's Gospel, we are encouraged to embody the role of angels as messengers of hope, mirroring the angelic interventions at significant moments, such as the announcement of Jesus' resurrection to the women at the tomb and the Annunciation to Mary. These narratives underscore the importance of delivering God's message despite skepticism and fear, emphasizing personal experience and the Holy Spirit's role in understanding and faith. We are called to be reassurances in the face of doubt, to invoke the Holy Spirit in guiding ourselves and others, and to be bearers of light, faith, and hope. This mission involves helping others discover God's presence in their lives through their own reflections and experiences, emphasizing the freedom to explore faith, and reminding them that they are never alone, with the enduring presence of God's love and guidance, even in our absence.	3
2	Song - Christmas Hallelujah - Caleb and Kelsey I've heard about this baby boy. Who's come to earth to bring us joy. And I just want to sing this song to you. It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth. The minor fall, the major lift. With every breath I'm singing Hallelujah. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah	3
3	Servant leadership - how to lead with the heart What does it mean to be a leader that leads from the heart? Many years ago I started a new role in a new company. One of my first assignments was to lead an investigation for a transformational program that had gone extremely badly. The client was very upset with how the company was performing. In most cases we had lost trust with the client.	3
4	Beyond Capitalism - Rediscovering What Truly Matters In a world obsessed with wealth, speed, and self-importance, we are called to rediscover the beauty of simplicity and the sacredness of being poor in spirit. Laudato Si’ reminds us that humanity is not the centre of creation and that our pursuit of “more” blinds us to what truly matters. When we confront our mortality and recognise that life is fleeting, we begin to see differently — valuing love, presence, and generosity over possessions. True richness is not found in accumulation but in what we freely give: our time, compassion, and service to others. In embracing humility and detachment, we find freedom, joy, and the life of God alive within us.	2
5	Song - Blessed Assurance The song “Blessed Assurance” is a heartfelt declaration of faith, peace, and security found in God’s love. It expresses the deep transformation that comes when a person turns from emptiness and self-reliance to being fully embraced by divine grace.	2