Given the recent doctrinal note about Mary, theologian James L. Heft, SM, provides context to Father Chaminade’s understanding of Mary, including his use of the title Mediatrix of All Graces (Was Chaminade wrong to use the term?); the development of contemporary Mariology in the life of the Church; and insights on how Marianists today can better understand Jesus’ mother.

This Community Meeting Kit is designed to help participants deepen their relationship with Mary through a focus on her titles as "Our Lady of the Way" and "Our Lady Star of the Sea". It provides a structured format including visio divina, historical reflections on Mary as a wayfinder, and discussion questions that encourage communities to apply these Marian insights to their own spiritual journeys and service.

Bro. Thomas Giardino, SM, a well-known Marianist educator, explores three key figures who helped in the blossoming of the social-moral component of Marianist education. Read "Roots, Blossoms, and Fruits of Marianist Social Justice Action and Education" to find out how “The Crypt” and “Le Sillon”—the organizations these three figures assisted—embodied the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and helped foster, among today's Marianists, the concept of educating for "Service, Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation."