May, Month of Mary

  Magnificat Community, Wairarapa Joanne Oliver Magnificat is a lay Catholic community dedicated to Mary, based at Cross Creek in South Wairarapa We provide a retreat venue for people to…

 

Magnificat Community, Wairarapa

Joanne Oliver

Magnificat is a lay Catholic community dedicated to Mary, based at Cross Creek in South Wairarapa

We provide a retreat venue for people to experience spiritual nourishment, prayer,  peace, contemplation and quiet reflection.

We have a constant flow of visitors and retreatants. Our mission statement is, ‘Following in the footsteps of Mary, the Magnificat Community exists to give Glory to God through life witness, prayer and apostolic works.’ 

We look to Mary for our inspiration and example. We see the reality of Mary’s words in her hymn of praise to our Lord – the Magnificat, ‘For He who is Mighty has done great things for me’.

It is wonderful laity are participating in Church ministries in ways we believe are prompted by the Holy Spirit. Our hospitality ministry embraces stewardship where all are encouraged to share time and talents with the wider Church and society.

We have daily community prayer, adoration and enjoy the sacramental life of the Church.

The community also runs a sheep and beef farm, and we have several pets that are a joy to visitors.

For more information, visit www.magnificat.org.nz, email enquiries@magnificat.org.nz or phone (06) 308-9982.

Joanne Oliver is a Magnificat leader.