Marist Retreat Adelaide - Christmas 2011 - Group Photo and Final Luncheon
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:17AM | Br Matthew Clarke
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Commissioning Prayer at the Final Mass
At the end of the Final Eucharist, Br Julian, lead the Commissioning Prayer:
As we set out, may the spirit of Mary live in our hearts and in our lives. R/: May the blessing of Mary’s prayerful spirit be always upon us.
May the blessing of Mary’s loving service to poor children and young people be on us. R/: And in this service may the blessing of Mary’s spirit of praise be on our lips and in our hearts.
May the blessing and intimacy of Mary’s union with Jesus be ours. R/: And in our times of prayer may the blessing of Mary’s courage and patience be upon us.
And setting out from here with Marcellin and Mary, may we go in haste to a new land! R/: Now and forever more, Amen.
Final Luncheon on Monday 2 January 2012
At the Final Luncheon, in his role as Retreat Coordinator, Br Tony Caddy thanked all those who helped him with the Retreat organization. He thanked especially the members of the Sacred Heart College Community for their gracious hospitality, and the Brothers who prepared the prayers and Liturgy for each day. He also thanked Br Doug Walsh, who looked after breakfast and refreshment needs.
Br Tony Paterson thanked the catering staff. They fed us much too well!
Fr Michael Fallon MSC
Fr Michael Fallon, MSC, lead us in the Retreat, with a talk each morning and a homily during the Eucharist. His themes for the six days were: 1 Religious Experience, 2 Prayer, 3 Baptism: Priest-Prophet-King, 4 Consecrated Celibacy, 5 Obedience and 6 Poverty. Click on this link to read Br John McMahon’s blog on each day’s theme: http://www.johnmcmahon.id.au/
Fr Michael’s extensive website is: http://www.mbfallon.com/
At the final luncheon, Br John Horgan thanked him on our behalf, acknowledging his scholarship, communication and teaching ability. A suitable gift was presented to him.