ChristLife publication is the quarterly newsletter for Members of
the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat.
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Featured Articles and Reflections
Dr Glendinning reminded attendees of the National Online Gathering that the Marist movement began with a response to human need. A video recording of the night is HERE.
Building Futures on Solid Foundations: Support Marist students at St Louis High School, Kiribati - we encourage all Members to support this significant Marist ministry appeal.
Tony Clarke, Director of Marist Mission and Life Formation, introduces the 2027 Marist theme, and we provide a link to the newly released Programs and Events booklet.
The new We Marists: Our Legacy bequests program invites members of our broad Marist family to make a lasting investment in the future of the Marist mission in Australia.
For this One Minute Marist, we meet Terry Lees, from outback Queensland. Terry once attended the Marist Novitiate. He contributes to Christian ministry with reflections for Catholic publications, and with his own website and podcast.
The Marist Youth Ministry SLS allowed time for forming young leaders in the Marist way, encouraging confidence, compassion and purpose, faith and Marist values.
Five individuals and three programs and partnerships from Marist180 have been nominated for the 2026 NSW Youth Work Awards. Our congratulations to all nominees!
A Personal Mission Project arising from National Assembly IV: Helen Radley, from Brisbane, shares her story of inspiration into action from shared discussions at NAIV.
Terry Lees reflects on the qualities children so naturally possess, inviting us to rediscover wonder, creativity and childlike faith in our own lives as adults.
Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us: Richard Quinn shares highlights of the recent gathering of Marists at Field of Mars Cemetery, remembering past Marists.
Province Archivist, Br Michael Flanagan shares Part One of Br Brian Etherington's extensive article on Br Alphonsus Philson and his lasting legacy in Fiji.

Association Councillor, Lee MacMaster, explores the nature of charism in his Editorial, saying, "Our Marist identity is not intended to divert our attention away from Christ. Rather, it provides us with a particular lens through which we encounter Christ and seek to make Him known and loved."