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Aims and Content
The aim of the Third Age Program is to provide time for Brothers in this age group (65 to 80) for prayerful reflection and sharing on the issues that are unique to this stage of life; to affirm their life’s journey and to nourish them for the years ahead.
The process involves spiritual accompaniment; personal and group prayer as well as a 3 day Retreat; input from resource people on relevant topics in spirituality, scripture, religious life and charism as well as physical care and wellness; a pilgrimage to the places of origin and cultural opportunities on free days. Another key feature is the sharing of the wisdom and life experience in the group
The content of the program ordinarily includes:
- The Marist-Marianist Stories
- Pilgrimage to our Foundation places
- 3rd Age Spirituality
- Growth in Freedom
- Celibate Chastity - Ageing and Intimacy
- Brothers Today – current issues
- Experiences of Prayer
- Moral Theology
- The Kingdom
- Scripture
- The Church
- Solidarity
- Health Issues
- Assisi pilgrimage
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