FEATURES OF LAY MARIST LIFE

Extended Bureau of the Laity Features of lay Marist life
Vocation,
a Journey of Faith
have not the slightest doubt
I that the Marist atmosphere
was responsible for my spiritual
growth. It was here that
I acquired the basic strengths
to live my life well and to
overcome the trials to which
my faith was subjected. An
unforgettable fact was when I
suffered a very serious illness,
a cerebral aneurysm. I can assure
you that I only survived
that thanks to the campaign
of prayers of the whole Marist
family, joined to those of my
relatives. I also received many
demonstrations of support,
companionship and closeness
when my elder son died, at the
age of 19, in an automobile
accident five years ago. Today I give thanks to
God for all that I have received and continue to
receive. I feel loved by Him, happy and proud to
belong to this great family. (Brazil)
Living in the style of Marcellin meant that my
life changed radically; fighting day by day to
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WAYS OF GROWTH
IN VOCATION
be a Champagnat transformed my life, not only
at a human level, but as a Christian and with a
hopeful outlook. Supported by the Marist Brothers,
my conversion began and now it is the only
thing that moves me to tears: to be able to say
that I am a MARIST, unique and dear daughter
of God, for that reason trying to make the life of