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Nurturing God's children under the mantle of  Marian Maternal Mercy

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Not vows, but intentions
Mary's Ward Poverty
(True Wealth)
  • Non-attachment to material wealth

  • Voluntary poverty

  • Focus on spiritual wealth

  • Simple living

  • Willingness to share

  • Rejection of everything that leads away from God

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Chastity
(True Fecundity)
Mary's Ward Obedience
(True Freedom)
  • Heeding God's messages from within or without

  • Remaining true to one's soul journey

  • Defending core beliefs and dignity of all

  • Personal responsibility

  • Kindness

  • Surrender to The Divine

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  • Personal integrity

  • Openness to others

  • Unity in diversity

  • Awaken one's soul

  • Respect and regard for self and others

  • Seek and find The Divine in all

  •                             Aspiration for The Divine

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Ave Maria! Jai Maa!

Influences

Irish Monasticism

Unity in diversity

Keepers of literature and culture

Whole village model

School

Joy

Sri Aurobindo and the Mother

Integral Yoga (All life is yoga)

Auroville

Veda

Transformation

Activist journalism

Catholic Worker Movement

Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin

Building a new society in the shell of the old

Hospitality, round table discussions, communal farms

Irish monastery model

Activist journalism

Liberal Catholic Church International

Mystical Independent Catholicism

Inclusive

Freedom of Conscience

Taking it to the streets

Matthew 25:34 Movement

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Cities and Enclaves
  • Soul companionship

  • Spirituality
  • Mysticism

  • Accompaniment

  • Solidarity

  • Fearless work

  • Sanctuary

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Education

 

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  • MW Global Classroom

  • Individualized, soul-directed

  • K-12, college, lifelong

  • Tuition-free, noncredit

  • Learn through passions

  • Attendance purposes 7-17

  • Experiential, project-based

  • Field work, on the move

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Arts and Communication
  • Visual, plastic, textile  arts

  • Performing arts: music, theater, film

  • SPANDA Dance Company
  • MW Publications
  • Marian Maternal Media
  • Activist journalism
Ave Maria! Jai Maa!

Is Mother calling you to Mary's Ward?

Mary's Ward is a community of seekers sharing the triple aspiration to promote light, love, and life , through self-development, mutual encouragement, honoring Marian Maternal Mercy, and striving to grow ever closer to God. We embody truth, advocate justice, and witness to peace through unity in diversity. Our work is based in Catholic Christianity and the integral yoga of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.  All are welcome!

ABOUT US

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Future AuroHOMES campuses

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Springfield, ME 90+ acres

Lowell, ME 20+ acres

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Auro -  honoring Sri Aurobindo

H - Hospitality

O - Our Lady​

M - Mysticism

E- Education

S - Spirituality

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Mary's House

Mercy House

Mission of Mystics Sanctuary

Many enclaves throughout ME & NE

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Need help or want to help?  Reach out!

CONTACT

(207) 894-4153

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Gorham, ME, USA

Lowell, ME, USA

Springfield, ME, USA

 

selby@marysward.com

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