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O’Connor, R. (2009). Reflections on the charism of Saint Marcellin Champagnat – priest and co-founder of the Society of mary, and founder of the Marist Brothers. Paper delivered at the Light for the Journey, Townsville Catholic Education, July.

'You and I are incredibly beautiful in the eyes of our God ...loved unconditionally' (p3) //**this goes for everyone as the fundamental message that Jesus provides through the Gospel - all are equal and special and require respect and justice.** Gary Recklies //

'Mary is at the very heart of the Gospel story...' (p3) //**it is through Mary that many prayers are heard - through Mary our mother that we can truely understand the nature of love.** Gary Recklies We are // 'challenged..//.//  "to make Jesus Christ known and loved in the way of Mary." (p6)

' ..simplest but most profound meaning of the term - Charism - a Gift of the Holy Spirit to the church.' (p4) //**St Paul first used Charism to describe the special gifts that each of us has. St Paul outlined the gift of charism to enrich, enliven and enhance and when these are used in concert it paints a beautiful picture supported by the 2nd Vatican Council..** Gary Recklies //

(p4)

Charism may be summed up as "Spirit given ways that grace and enable people to come to know God and share in the mission of the Gospel of Jesus" (p4)

'it is our call to make Jesus Christ known and loved; and that is the call for every one of us baptised into the family of Jesus' (p4)
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'if charism is to have life, it must constantly reflect the times and culture in which it operates, if it is to capture the hears of those drawn to its richness ...' (p5)

//**So effectively Catholic Educators are called to ensure our thoughts words and actions reflect our particiular charism in authentic ways.** Gary Recklies //