The feast recalls a Jewish custom whereby young Jewish men and women went to the Temple of Jerusalem to dedicate their lives to God.
In this feast we remember that Mary PRESENTS her life to God. Mary in turn PRESENTS Jesus to the world. This is the ideal of the Presentation Brothers and Sisters - to do their best to present Jesus Christ in the world today by the example of our lives. The mission of the Presentation Brothers is Forming Christ in the Young.
Christmas ads are already appearing on our television screens. They remind us of a time of year that is fast approaching. Part of Christmas is the giving of gifts. The challenge for those of us as Presentation religious is to present our lives as a gift to others. Each one of us is blessed with many gifts, we may not think so but we are a gift to others.
“Never doubt the power of a small group of committed people to change the world, for indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Meade
During the week the Presentation
family around the world celebrate the Feast of the Presentation. All associated
with the Presentation Family, communities, friends, staffs, parents and young
people are invited to join with the Presentation Brothers in celebrating this
great feast. For further details of celebrations in Cork and Dublin check our
website; www.PresentationBrothers.org.
For those of you informing yourselves
about your future careers, I encourage and challenge you to keep the option of
serving others as a Presentation Brother or Sister among your list of options.
Do not be afraid, have courage, be risk takers and explore this option. I
believe people need the witness of Brothers and Sisters in a world where there
is so much suffering, pain and division. For those of you discerning your vocation in life - know that you on this special Feast dedicated to Mary our Mother, are held in our thoughts and prayers.
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