With Mary Go In Haste to A New Land.

We feel impelled by God to go out into a new land, to facilitate the birth of a new epoch for the Marist charism. We know that this presupposes a willingness to move on, to let go of the familiar, and to embark on a journey of institutional and personal conversion over the next eight years. We go on our way with Mary as guide and companion. Her faith and openness to the will of God inspire us to undertake this pilgrimage.

The new land of an authentic renewal of the institute invites each of us to a genuine change o heart. The spirit of this XXI Chapter, the approach of the bicentenary of our foundation, and a greater consciousness of our internationality urge us to:

A new consecrated life, with a strong Gospel identity, that will promote a new way of being Brothers.

A new relationship between Brothers and Lay Marists based on communion, for the sake of greater vitality of the Marist charism for our world today.

A highly significant presence among poor children and young people.