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Mary MacKillop was born in Melbourne and she grew up in a poor family. Her mother and father were quite wealthy but when they started a family they became destitute of money. Even though her family was poor she got an alright education from the private school she went to and from her father that studied priesthood. To help her family with money she got a lot of jobs including a teaching job at the catholic denominational school. At this point all Mary wanted was to have any kind of religious life. To achieve this she followed Father Julian Tenison-Woods. He wanted to start a group called the Sisters of the Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. This group he wanted to found would have to live in poverty and teach poor children that couldn't afford education. Mary was the first person to join this group. The Sisters of Saint Joseph spread throughout Australia and found new members to join them. Mary was inspired to help people even from the beginning.

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Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.  A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.  So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.  He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

This parable could have inspired Mary MacKillop to help people in need. Jesus was a very important historical figure to Christians. When she read that he said that then she could have been inspired to do what she has done to impact this world today. This is a parable shows us that helping others as Mary did is the right path.

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Ever generous God,
You inspired Saint Mary Mackillop to live her life faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and constant in bringing hope and encouragement  to those who were disheartened, lonely or needy. With confidence in your providence  and joining with Saint Mary Mackillop we ask that you grant our request.
We ask that our faith and hope be fired afresh by the Holy Spirit so that we too, like Mary Mackillop, may live with courage, trust and openness.
Ever generous God hear our prayer.
We ask this Jesus Christ, Amen.

Mary MacKillop was very dedicated to her religion. She spent her life teaching religion and basic skills to those who could not afford education. We don't know specifically what prayers she said or what spiritual practices she did but we do know that they were many prayers that were wrote for her after she died.

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"But after a few years I went to open a school in Penola, under Father Woods, who gradually unfolded to me his idea of endeavouring to do something in the same way for the neglected poor children of South Australia. The way in which he described their wants so completely agreed with all my previous desires, that when he asked me whether (provided he got the Bishop's consent to commence an Institute to meet these wants) I would remain and become one of his first children in the flock, I joyfully consented.

From that time I gave myself completely to the work, which almost every day seemed to confirm as the vocation I had so long sought, and under the direction of my good Confessor I found true peace."

Her writings reflects her focus on helping the children and their families to receive a better education, and the vision she had for them.

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The Rerum Novarum the Condition of Labor, Pope Leo XIII 1891. This encyclical explains the issues that were happening at that period of time, challenging the social evils that led the industrial revolution. It provides information on how the wealthy people are nothing without the less wealthy people. Expecting that if employers did a full day of work they should receive a full day’s amount of pay.

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Jesus can be identified by three roles, Priestly, Prophetic and  Kingly. Priestly is when prayer and worship are at the heart of their lives, and the Eucharist is a main source of their spirituality. Prophetic is when they identify a problem, and speak out against it. Kingly is when they use their power and influence to work on the problem. Jesus fulfilled the role of a prophet, as He was a spokesman for God, He spoke predictively and He preformed miracles and healings. Jesus meets all the requirements for a prophet by title, word, and deed. Jesus was a mediator between God and human beings which gives Him a Priestly title. “He is always able to save those who approach God through him, since he lives forever to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25). Jesus in the Gospels, was spoken as a king. His mission was to have God in the hearts of all
It can be seen that Mary Mackillop also demonstrated the Priestly, Prophetic and Kingly roles throughout her life. Mary believed that education should be available to all. Just as Jesus was a spokesman for God, Mary portrayed prophetic work by spreading the word of Jesus by opening schools and educating them on the Catholic faith. She displayed Priestly work by bringing people together by creating schools and shelters for the less fortunate where she educated them on Jesus and the Catholic Faith, just like how Jesus was a bridge between God and humans.. She also portrayed Kingly work, as she was the leader of the Sisters of St Joseph where she used her influence to work on the problem. They vowed to live in poverty, own no property and were committed to equality in order to uphold God’s will and to help those in need.

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7. Prophetic, Priestly & Kingly Role            21st Century Individuals or Groups

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7. Prophetic, Priestly & Kingly Role            21st Century Individuals or Groups

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Mary Mackillop's groups is a 21st century organisation which reflects on the priestly, prophetic and kingly life of Mary. The Sisters of Saint Joseph were founded by Mary herself when she and Father Julian Tenison-Woods inspired her and caring for those around him whether that would be the poor, the injured or the sick. They provide a range of support services and assistance for anyone and everyone surrounding them. Offering material goods and social and emotional support. Similar to what Mary demonstrated in her life.

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