Bob Randall, an Aboriginal Yankunytjatjara elder and traditional owner of Uluru (Ayer's Rock) in Australia, explains how the connectedness of every living thing to every other living thing is not just an idea but a way of living. This way includes all beings as part of a vast family and calls us to be responsible for this family

Father Jean-Claude Colin, the first Superior General of the Society of Mary, once described his way of thinking and acting. He said,” I place myself in the home of Nazareth and from there I see all that I have to do.”

Father Jim begins by reminding us that the Parable of the Prodigal Son is not just about the younger, rebellious son who returns seeking forgiveness, but also about the older son who remains dutiful yet becomes resentful and jealous. Jesus tells this story to a mixed audience—those who saw themselves as righteous and those who felt like sinners—so that each person could see themselves in one of the two sons. Father Jim encourages listeners to reflect on which son they relate to, recognizing that throughout life, we may shift between both roles.

Matt Maher. I've carried a burden. For too long on my own. I wasn't created. To bear it alone. I hear Your invitation.To let it all go.Yeah, I see it now.I'm laying it down. And I know that I need You

Dr. Matthew begins with a personal and humorous reflection on the experience of speaking at a large event, comparing himself to Fr. Mike Schmitz and joking about fatherhood and body image. He transitions into the core of his talk, titled The Healing Heart of Christ, which focuses on how the Eucharist can be a source of healing for anxiety and depression. He shares a poignant story about a young boy in play therapy who, after a violent outburst, calms down only when held gently and safely—highlighting the deep human need for connection and regulation through relationship.

Join Andrew and Sarge pray the Rosary.

This reflection explores the theme 'Living Life’s Rollercoaster – a Marist Perspective,' drawing on the author’s sabbatical experiences and insights from Marist heritage sites in France and a leadership course in London. Through personal reflections, scriptural examples like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and the life of Jean Claude Colin, it highlights the spiritual oscillations of life—from strength to vulnerability—and the importance of returning to sources of love and meaning. The Marist calling is described as one of compassionate presence, akin to Mary’s attentiveness at Cana, offering reassurance to others in their 'in-needness'. The sacredness of Christian worship, particularly through liturgy and Eucharist, is presented as a transformative space where individuals are reconciled, renewed, and sent forth to live out their discipleship with love and hope in the world.