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· Like Mary of the Annunciation (Luke 1: 26-38),we are open to the movement of God in our lives, of God for whom nothing is impossible. Despite our doubts, fears and feelings of inadequacy, we accept in faith God’s invitation to participate in the work of spreading the Good News. In an age of independence, we make room for God.
· Like Mary of the Visitation (Luke 1: 39-45), we go out from our communion with the Lord full of faith and hope. We go to meet young people in their places of need, offering them our love. In an age of individualism, we put others first.
· Like Mary of the Magnificat (Luke 1: 46-55), we praise the Lord for the gift of life. In an age of concern over public morality, we side with the lowly.
· Like Mary of Bethlehem (Luke 2: 1-20), we bring Jesus to birth in the hearts of others. We are ready to do so in the most unlikely and inhospitable of places. In an age of consumerism, we make do with simple comforts.
· Like Mary of Nazareth (Luke 2: 39-52), we nurture, guide and care for the young, developing in them a knowledge and love of the God who is active in their lives, and a respect for all God has created. Like her, we accept them as they are even when we don’t fully understand their decisions. In an age of self-gratification, we give our love generously.
· Like Mary of Cana (John 2: 1-11), we are sensitive to the needs of others. We invite the young to do whatever Jesus bids. In an age of self-centredness, we feel for others.
· Like Mary of Calvary (John 19: 25-27), we recognise Jesus in the face of the broken and suffering, aching for them with a mother’s heart and believing in them with a mother’s passion. In an age in which hope struggles with despair, we stand by those who are dying or grieving.
· Like Mary of the Cenacle (Acts 1: 12 - 2: 4), we build community around us. In an age that is adrift spiritually, we bring the belief and vision of a new and Spirit-filled Church.