Welcome to the Marist Seminary
International Formation for Priests & Brothers of the Society of Mary
The Marist Life
Marists prefer to work where the Church doesn’t exist or where it is not strong. For that reason they are often out on the ‘boundaries’.
Being a Seminarian
Training occurs in stages. The first stage is Accompaniment. The purpose is to clarify together, or ‘discern,’ what God might be ‘saying’ to this young man.
Vocation & Discernment
A vocation is a work that I feel I am meant to do. The calling may be challenging to you, but, if it is truly our Lord who is calling, then have courage.
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Learn more about what it means to be a Marist Seminarian.
Scripture & Prayers to help you discern
It is in times of quiet contemplation of the Scriptures that you are most likely to hear ‘the call’ of God. View the Scriptures section on our Discernment page for more info.
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Praying for Everything (FS 75)![]()
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"A Founder Speaks" is a collection of Spiritual Talks of Jean-Claude Colin between 1790-1875. This important Marist resource help us gain a better grasp of the characteristic spirit and intentions of the Founder, an effort which Vatican II designated as one of the principles for the renewal of religious life (Prefectae Caritatis 2,b)![]()
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"Marist declare before the Church and one another their intention to live out their baptism more fully. They choose to follow Christ more closely by a radical commitment to the spirit of the Beatitudes in a community that has one heart and one mind."![]()
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Constitutions of the Society of Mary no. 93![]()
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The Icon of Jean-Claude Colin ![]()
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“The icon is a link between the human and the divine. It provides a space for the mystical encounter between the person before it and God. It becomes a place for an appearance of Christ, the Theotokos or the![]()
Saints—provided one stands before the icon with right disposition of heart and mind. It creates a place of prayer. An icon participates in the event it depicts and is almost a re-creation of that event existentially for the believer... They (icons) provide joy since icons remind us that we are deeply loved by God.” Paul Boyce - Byzantine Iconography - A Brief Overview.![]()
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The icon of Jean-Claude Colin, gives the one before it an entrée into the relationship between the Founder and Mary and her Son. With Jean-Claude we put ourselves in Mary’s presence, and with her in the presence of her Son. With the right disposition we can become sharers in that loving gaze, receiving the inspiration and companionship of Jean-Claude in his life of listening-obedience to the Word, spoken anew.![]()
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The Whole World Marist (FS 1:2)![]()
to imitate the Blessed Virgin![]()
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"A Founder Speaks" is a collection of Spiritual Talks of Jean-Claude Colin between 1790-1875. This important Marist resource help us gain a better grasp of the characteristic spirit and intentions of the Founder, an effort which Vatican II designated as one of the principles for the renewal of religious life (Prefectae Caritatis 2,b)![]()
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#marist #catholic #prayer #faith #church
"Marist strive to be open to all confreres, rejoicing in the enthusiasm and fresh vision of the younger members of the community, and heeding the wisdom and experience of the older confreres."![]()
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- Constitutions of the Society of Mary no. 128![]()
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