Marist Brothers Australia
Making Jesus Christ known and loved, in the way of Mary
Welcome!
Welcome to our Vocations page for the Marist Brothers Province of Australia.
Discerning your vocation in life takes time and prayer as you seek to understand how best to respond to God’s call.
If you are attracted to the idea of being a Marist Brother, following a spirituality of Mary, living in a community and making a difference in the lives of young people, then contact us and together we can try and discover what God is saying to you.
May Jesus and His Good Mother, Mary, bless you in your searching and may you find the pages in this website informative and helpful.
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Meaning and Mission
Faith and Spirituality
Community and Relationships
Our Founder
The Marist Brothers were founded by St Marcellin Champagnat, a man inspired by God to give himself to the evangelization and education of children and young people, especially those who are poor, most in need, and living on the geographical and existential peripheries. His spirituality and passion continue to inspire people and leave an everlasting model of discipleship.
Brotherhood
The term "brother" expresses in a very rich way, our Marist style of relating. A brother is one who is approachable, unassuming, authentic, attentive and respectful. Irrespective of where we live our mission or with whom, being a “brother” means that our relationships are consistently simple, welcoming, and encouraging through compassion, joy and kindness.
Discernment
Put simply, “vocation” means a call. Within the Christian tradition, we understand the term to be about who God calls us to be with our lives. The grace of our vocation always comes from God, inviting us to discover the true purpose and meaning of our life. The journey of discernment is a way of understanding and deepening this call with God.