Universal: Sports - That sports may be an opportunity for friendly encounters between peoples and may contribute to peace in the world.

Evangelization: Living the Gospel - That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and love of neighbour.

Dates of General Interest:      

9 August: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

23 August: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

SMSM intentions

Anniversaries of Profession

·    15 August:         70 years: Sr M. Romanus Finnigan (New Zealand)

60 years: Sr M. Aquin Maloney (New Zealand)
60 years: Sr M. Rufina Medina (USA)

Anniversaries of Death

·      10 August: Sr M. du Mont Carmel PERROTON (Kolopelu, Futuna, 1873)

·      24 August: Sr M. de la Présentation BRAIT (St Louis, New Caledonia, 1886)     

Pray also for

·      The young people who are aspiring to Marist life and those who are in formation in the four branches, as well as for those accompanying them

·      The discernment consultation process for the next Regional and Council for the Regions of the Americas and Oceania, as well as the consultation for a third councillor for the Region of Africa-Europe