With the power of the Spirit, in the way of Mary

91. The work of evangelisation is primarily the work of the Holy Spirit. ³⁵ It was the Spirit who was the source of Jesus’ prophetic authority to announce the coming of the Kingdom through signs and wonders. It was the Spirit, the promised one, who brought light, strength, and increase to the early Church. It is that same Spirit who guides all of humanity, and the Church in a special way, in our journey of faith and in making God’s new order a reality among us. ³⁶

92. Marcellin was no stranger to the power of the Spirit. Along with his fellow Marists of the Society of Mary, he was convinced that the Spirit was inspiring them to find new ways of being present as Church in an age of religious disbelief. ³⁷ Today, we seek to be equally receptive and responsive to the promptings of the Spirit.

93. At the personal level, always mindful of the presence of God, especially in moments of difficulty and trial, Marcellin remained open to what was God’s will as it unfolded in the events and circumstances of life. Psalm 127, "Unless the Lord build the house, those who build it labour in vain ...", became his constant prayer. ³⁸ He confided his person and the success of his ministry to Mary, "who has done everything for us". ³⁹ We make this attitude of prayer a daily orientation in our work of evangelisation.