A Reflection.

As we have a bit of down time, I've been reflecting on my stay at L'Hermitage thus far.  It has truly been an amazing, chance of a lifetime experience. From the moment we've been here, it's felt like home.  Although it may not always be the easiest to understand each other, the staff here, along with the Marist Brothers and Lay People have been nothing but welcoming, considerate, and accommodating to us.  Last night, Timmy Hagan had said something along the lines of him realizing just how much bigger Marist is than you think.  Being at L'Hermitage you really grasp that concept. Marist is so much bigger than me or you or The United States.  It's a community that expands Globally and, I'm sure, impacts everyone it touches. Marist is a community of love, and no matter how far away from home I am, that love never fails to be present.

Having the opportunity to be here and experience the places that Marcellin Champagnat did has been wonderful.  Being able to see the locations, such as his childhood home, the memorare in the snow, and the dying boy has given me a new perspective of the whole "Marist Story." It's amazing to follow in Marcellin's footsteps and understand just how this all started and the reason for it all.  Marist has become a big part of my life and seeing all of these places has only made me happier to be a part of such a great community.