The phrase “Hidden and Unknown in the World” is the singular manner in which Marists live their lives, striving to bring the men and women of their time to Jesus Christ.

Stabat Mater
Let me share with you his pain,
Who for all my sins was slain,
Who for me in torments died.

Today, as in Fr. Colin’s, SM time, the mistrust and betrayal felt in society produces an almost endemic suspicion of structures and authority. Colin found in Mary, a Lay person, living a quiet ordinary life, an almost hidden way to carry God’s love everywhere. Mary’s ‘Yes’ to God was a resounding ‘Yes’ to service and love for humanity. …Mary is safe, approachable and non-threatening. She is good news. “We Christians were not chosen by the Lord for little things; stake your lives on noble ideals.”

Stabat Mater
Holy Mother! Pierce me through,
In my heart each wound renew
Of my Savior crucified.

Mary’s presence in the early Christian community at Jerusalem was quiet and unassuming. Marist take this figure of Mary as their model in the way they evangelize. They adopt a low-profile approach always having great respect of others.

Stabat Mater
Make me feel as you have felt;
Make my soul to glow and melt
With the love of Christ my Lord.