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Mary Mackillop demonstrated her participation in the priestly work of Jesus Christ when she saw her work as a sacrifice of love and part of her prayer life, in a letter to Bishop Sheil in 1871 she wrote;
"I looked for a poverty more like unto that practised in the early Religious Orders of the Church, a poverty which in its practice would make a kind of reparation to God for the little confidence now placed in His Divine Providence by so many of His creatures. Circumstances, as well as choice, having for many years compelled me to live as a teacher, I saw so much of the evils attending a merely secular course of education, that all my desires seemed to centre in a wish to devote myself to poor children and the afflicted poor, in some very poor Order."
She accepted that she had to work with leaders and the governance of the Church of the time (kingly role) and this is evident in her tone in the same letter;
"These are the thoughts I have which I wish to tell you. I wish to tell them to you, my Bishop and Father, and I implore your pardon, my Lord, if I have presumed too much. To whom can I tell them, if not to you, who besides being my Bishop, I regard as an exalted father who would wish to help even the lowliest of his children.

Humbly craving your Lordship's blessing, I remain,

your obedient child in J.M.J.

Mary of the Cross"

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Sainthood for Mary MacKillop. (2010). Retrieved from https://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/in-depth/sainthood-for-mary-mackillop/news-story/adb54b58f2fdcbe7e9790b72d0f94581?sv=5855bd62afd2ce1ce671eab090903828

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writers, S. (n.d.). Blessed Mary Mackillop - true Australian hero - The Catholic Leader. Retrieved from http://catholicleader.com.au/people/guest-writers/blessed-mary-mackillop-true-australian-hero_52324

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Mary Mackillop lived a life that was completely devoted to giving to others rather than taking for herself. She lived a life that was predicted to bring lasting change to those who were doing it tough.  She lived with Australians with struggle and strengths and this was the most simple way of recognising God's spirit in this land. Mary believed in the "Common Good" encyclical because she believed that every individual person has the ability to benefit their community. She also believed in "Protection for the Poor" she knew that all human rights must be respected and it is everybody's right to protect others.

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World Behind the Text

The parable of The Good Samaritan teaches us about the geographical landscapes, the role of the priest in the time as they have different roles today. The parable also talks about Samaritans and Levites. As Jesus was replying the Lawyers question, he said "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho," this teaches kids about the geographical landscape of the journey from Jerusalem to Jericho. The Priest in this story would have been Jewish as Jesus was Jewish. Jewish people did not have church but they had temples where they went to worship God. Levites were Priests as well however their main purpose was to educate people on the Torah which are the first 5 books of the Old Testament.

World of the Text

In this Parable there are 3 main characters, Jesus, the Lawyer and the Good Samaritan. The Samaritan takes pity on a man that had been robbed and beaten in the street when two other men had passed him without helping. The main concept that is explored in this parable is "moved with pity", this is a phrase that get's used by Jesus often right before he heals someone.

World in front of the Text

There are times in our world when some people think that others aren't as good as they are. This is demonstrated in this parable when the other men that walked past didn't stop when they saw the other man laying on the ground after being robbed and beaten. The author of this story wanted people to know that Jesus always wanted to help people no matter where they were from or what they looked like. He also wanted to pass this on and make others follow in his footsteps so that everyone would help each other.

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On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.

“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

In reply 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 travelled, 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.”

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Mary became involved and very interested in the education of young children that came from poor families or families that were not as well off as others. She also took care of orphans, young women and many other people that could not look after themselves. Mary is best remembered for her passion for educating poor children and the aspiration that education should be available for everyone. Her legacy is not just what the Sisters are portraying, it is the illustration of her own goodness, of her deep faith and trust in God and her love for all people.

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Which 21st Century Reformers are Following in their Footsteps

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Which 21st Century Reformers are Following in their Footsteps

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Today, the Order of the sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart follow in Mary Mackillop's work as they:
"Serve in a variety of ministries:
Of being of presence,
Of suffering and healing,
Of educating and caring.
(They) continue to experience and reveal
God's loving kindness
(They) strive to be in harmony with
and to contribute to the total mission
Of the Congregation and of the local Church"

Mary believed that you didn't have to have a title to help people and that helping others comes from the kindness of your own heart, respect for others and love for all of God's creations.

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Mary had a powerful desire to live like Jesus and help other who were in need. From a young age Mary cared for poor children that lived near her, her main drive was the idea that education should be available to all no matter what you circumstances (financial, social, parental) you have. Mary started working on the Cameron Estate, which is where she came into contact with Father Julian Woods, she quickly found out that they both shared the idea and passion of schooling for every one. Together they decided to open a school that would teach children the basic and necessary life skills such as how to add up a grocery bill and how to write a letter as well as religion and hymns. Father Woods and Mary both hoped that the young kids would be able to use their new found skills to help the circumstances that they were in at that time. Mary's school was open to anyone that wanted to learn and receive an education whether they could pay for it on not. When Mary turned 24 she had the ability to fully devote herself and her life to God, this was particularly shown in 1867 Mary became the first sister and mother superior of the newly formed Order of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

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Mary met a man named Father Julian Woods, who they both shared a vision of free education for everyone no matter the circumstances. She was also inspired by Jesus who believed in helping people.

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Mary Mackillop has inspired others to work today as she did, this is clearly visible today as many people still rush to visit her tomb in Sydney. Mary had compassion for everybody in need, no matter what their grade, class, race or faith. Mary left behind a legacy of forgiveness, compassion, goodness and gratitude, she was able to forgive people when they had treated her unjustly and many people would long for that ability. She opened up 21 schools in Adelaide and the country with over 70 Josephite Sisters teaching at them.

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Mary Mackillop was a Catholic girl who was born on the 15th January 1842 in Melbourne. She had a passion for helping young poor children and educating them. This desire may have stemmed from the fact that she had 7 younger siblings that she had to take primary care of for much of her childhood. Although Mary was interested in educating others she only had very little schooling herself as she was home-schooled from a young age by her father. Mary's parents were both catholic immigrants from Scotland however her Father migrated in 1838 and her Mother in 1840. When Mary was 24 she became fully devoted to the Church and dedicated her life fully to living in Jesus's footsteps; Because of this Mary never married but lived a full happy life helping others.

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Mary Mackillop lived from 15 January 1842 - 8 August 1909. She was mostly known for caring for poor kids and educating them because she had a good education herself