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Province of Cruz del Sur UNIVERSITY CAMP A university camp was organised by a group of young brothers at “Villa San José”, in Luján, at the feet of Our Lady, on the 25th and 26th September. The participants were former students of Marist schools, who work in Pastoral care in some of the colleges in the capital city and other parts of the country. There were twenty-five university students in total, accompanied by five young brothers. The theme of the two days was “Taking on the heart of Marcellin”. T  he aim of the camp was to come to a better understanding and appreciation of Marcellin’s charism, his dream for the Little Brothers, his spiritual growth and how this dream can be a reality for each young person who hopes to live a life of service according to the Marist charism.
They started with integration activities that helped them to work on two themes: “Inheritors of an inextinguishable fire”, with a time of silence for personal reflection followed by a reflection on the document “A Revolution of the Heart”. This led to a reflection on Marcellin’s dreams and everyone’s personal dreams. A talk was given on the Founder’s way of discerning a vocation and on his spirituality. The arrival of spring encouraged everyone to be renewed in fresh ways of being present to the children and young people with whom they work. This experience was a special time of song, of games, of laughter, of prayer, of celebration and of table fellowship.  14.10.2004 - Mexico
Brother J. Jesús Sánchez Cobián, born on the 15th October 1904 A CENTENARIAN B  rother J. Jesús Sánchez Cobián was born in a little rural town in the south of Jalisco, San Juan de Amula, into a profoundly Christian family who worked on the land. When he was two years old, his father died. From this moment on, the young Jesús started working on the land.
Here is the way he describes his vocation “When I was seventeen years old, I used to plough the field and during this time I would pray to Jesus and to Mary to help me find my vocation. In 1921, I went to Mass on Holy Thursday and asked them to show me my vocation. They remained silent. But, the next day, Good Friday, I heard two words clearly: “Marist Brother”. I felt sure about this. I kept quiet about this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Monday I told my mother in the afternoon, “I want to be a Marist Brother.” She laughed and told me: “Son, that’s not for you.” But I insisted and my mother told me: “Go to the priest so that he can help you.” That same afternoon, I went to see the priest and he told me: “This is stupid! It is better to go to the seminary at Colima with your brothers.” I answered: “To be a priest? No!” We spoke together for some time but we only repeated the same things. Finally I said: “I am going, you do not want to help me.” At this, the priest responded: “When Brother Pedro Damián comes here looking for vocations, I will tell you so that you can talk to him about this.” I thanked him and waited for his news. A few days after, the priest called me and told me that Brother Pedro Damián was here and that it was possible to see him and talk with him. I saw Brother Pedro Damián and he showed me a text. I read some lines and he told me: “That’s enough! I am going to Limón, to Grullo and to Autlán and while I am away, get yourself ready and if all is ready when I get back, I’ll take you with me.” 16.10.2004 - Brazil Opening of the Marist Vocation Year THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON VOCATIONS  “Marcellin’s dream: Live it today!” – was the catchcry used by the school community of the Medianeira de Erechim (RS) School in Brazil for the official opening of the Marist Vocation Year. Throughout this year, this community hopes to come to a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and of vocations in the world, and to make “Champagnat’s dream” come true.
The activities started on the 8th September, the official international launching date. This topic was discussed during Religious Education classes and during times of reflection organised by the Religious Education Department. The logo, vocation prayer, the motto and the stages of formation for Marist Brothers were explained. Every group visited the Computer Room to access the Province Internet site on vocations in order to come to a greater knowledge and awareness of the Marist Brothers’ lifestyle. The climax of the activities occurred on the 5th October when each group presented the results of their work. The students from the Infants school danced to the sound of music. The theme Fisherman for Christ referred to the Marist Brother’s commitment to Christ. The students from the Primary school presented the logo, the motto, a prayer and the call that Jesus Christ makes to every young person in their vocation. The students from the Secondary school, after having studied and discussed in class each of the four stages of Marist formation, presented them creatively through short plays to show the stages of the Juniorate, the Postulancy, the Novitiate and the Scholasticate. This was a very special moment during which the students could better understand the life and daily activities of a young person wanting to become a Marist Brother. Let’s continue to live Marcellin’s dream! 18.10.2004 - Malawi
Directory: e maristas -> UltimasNoticias UltimasNoticias -> One Heart, One Mission. This was the sentiment that the members of the Provincial Marist Mission Assembly shared at Brazlandia (Brasilia), from the 1st to the 3rd November 2006 UltimasNoticias -> From the 19th to the 21st September the Brothers Provincial of Arco Norte met at San Salvador to plan the calendar of inter-Provincial activities for the coming three years UltimasNoticias -> 37 Piazzale M. Champagnat, 2 C. P. 10250 00144 Roma Tel.(39) 06 545 17279 Fax (39) 06 545 17 217 Email Download 387.2 Kb. Share with your friends:
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