Blessed Anne Marie Rivier

BLESSED MARIE RIVIER Birthday: December 19, 1768 Montpezat, France Time of Accident: April 1770 Time of Healing: She spent 4 years praying at the foot of the Pieta and was miraculously healed in 1774 Started to Formally Attended School in: 1780 Opened her First School in Montpezat, France in: 1786 The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary were founded when: Marie Rivier and her first companions consecrated themselves to God on November 21, 1796

1802 – 1810: There were 46 Presentation schools opened in the diocese of Viviers, France A New Mother House was Purchased in Bourg St Andeol: 1819 Death of Marie Rivier: On February 3, 1838 Marie Rivier went home to God. She left behind 300 sisters working in 141 schools. Beatification of Marie Rivier: May 23, 1982 Today: There are over 1200 Sisters of the Presentation of Mary living in 19 countries throughout the world.

The mysteries that were at the heart of Marie Rivier’s life.

The Presentation of Mary in the Temple THE GIFT OF OFFERING I am the servant of the Lord ….

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Here I am, I come to do your will!

The life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in Nazareth … The Hidden Life THE GIFT OF HUMILITY

The gift of life that flows from the Cross!

The Pieta “Holy Virgin, heal me and I will gather children and teach them to love you and your Son!” Marie Rivier

The Pieta and the Good Samaritan… THE GIFT OF COMPASSION

Where Marie Rivier was Raised Montpezat Where Marie Rivier was Raised as a child…

Where the community was 1st recognized… Thueyts

THE GIFT OF PRAYER I leave you as your heritage the spirit of prayer! Marie Rivier

Marie Rivier: Woman Apostle FIRE PRODUCES FIRE! Marie Rivier: Woman Apostle THE GIFT OF ZEAL

“One Day My Daughters Will Cross the Seas!” Our Mission Ad Gentes “One Day My Daughters Will Cross the Seas!”

“We are all on fire when we pray for the Church and for the World.” Marie Rivier “We need Moses“ Marie Rivier

WHY??? Why did she do what she did? Why do we do what we do?

Why do you feed the hungry? Why do you comfort those in sorrow? What is the source of your passion, your joy? Why are you calm in a storm? Why do you hunger for justice? Why do you give your heart away to the weary, the poor, the unloved, the unfree? Why do you do what you do? Because we love God, Because we love God and all that belongs to God. we are who we are and we do what we do. Because we love God.

Why do you forgive those who hurt you? Why do you call the stranger friend? What is the hope that you cling to in the darkness? Why is your dreaming so bold? Why are you friends with the outcasts? Why does your table welcome all? Yes, and why does your fire never burn off? Why do you do what you do? Because we love God, Because we love God and all that belongs to God. we are who we are and we do what we do. Because we love God.

Why do you bless the children? Why are you concerned about the future? Why do you protect the Earth and all her creatures? Why is your vision so wide? Why do you love without boundaries? Why do you sing a song for all? And why do you believe that all are one? Why do you do what you do? Because we love God, Because we love God and all that belongs to God. we are who we are and we do what we do. Because we love God.

to walk in the footsteps Lord Jesus, you have filled the whole earth with the fire of your Spirit, and the heart of your servant, Marie Rivier burnt with the fire of your love. May this same Spirit and this same love fill our hearts and help us to walk in the footsteps of Marie Rivier TODAY!

The End