E-Publications

NACMS has classified our publications by level to aid you in finding material most helpful to you:

Basic for those new to the Marianist world and having little or no prior knowledge of Marianist history or the Marianist charism
Intermediate for those who have some knowledge and understanding of things Marianist
Advanced for those who have significant knowledge and understanding of things Marianist and want to go deeper
Resource materials, including prayers, activities, and reflections for individuals and groups
Reference materials, including source documents and compendia

Basic	Episode 26: Who are the Marianist Saints? (Bro. David Betz, SM) Gabby Bibeau sits down with Brother David Betz to talk about his role as the promoter of the Marianist Saints in the United States.
Basic	Marianist Prayers for Businesspeople “Working for money every day is a job. Working every day to improve the lives of all people is a vocation,” says Albert E. Prendergast, sharing the wisdom of the Marianist Business Network. Al, a member of this Network, has developed “Marianist Prayers for Businesspeople,” a resource for those who strive to find God in their interpersonal relationships and workdays, including during business uncertainty, rejection, and success.
Basic	Renewal, Fidelity, and Community: The Society of Mary General Chapter of 1981 This video features interviews with some of the brothers and priests from the United States who attended the 1981 General Chapter, as well as photographs and documents from the time during and before the chapter, to tell the story of how the new SM Rule of Life was made.
Basic	The 91-Year Journey to the Beatification of Blessed Father William Joseph Chaminade Father William Joseph Chaminade was beatified in September 2000. Brother Tom Redmond, SM, highlights two early Marianist discoveries—one, the rediscovering of Chaminade’s greatness; the other, the discovering of his physical remains—that helped initiate the 91-year journey that culminated in our Blessed Founder’s recognition by the Vatican.
Basic	Miracle in Buenos Aires A look at the miraculous healing of Elena Graciela Otero, through the intercession of Father Chaminade
Basic	Living in a Time of Crisis: It’s in Our Marianist DNA Be it during a time of global pandemic or the French Revolution, Sister Gabrielle Bibeau, FMI, reminds us that biological and societal crises are not new for Marianists. They are part of our “DNA.” The key aspect for Bibeau is how such experiences transform us.
Basic	August 13th: Memorial of Blessed Jakob Gapp, S.M. Priest and Martyr Born July 26, 1897, in Wattens in the Austrian Tyrol, Jakob was the seventh son of Martin Gapp and Antonia Wach. He attended elementary school in his native village and pursued his high school studies in Hall. On May 24, 1915, Italy declared war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This same year, Jakob enlisted in the Austrian army. He was sent to the Italian front, where he was wounded and decorated for his courage. At the end of the war he was taken prisoner. He underwent a great deal of suffering during his captivity. During the war Jakob came under the spell of an idealistic socialism, which led to a crisis of faith. On August 13, 1920, Jakob entered the Marianist novitiate at Greisinghof (Austria).
Basic	Table Story: The Five Silences and the Olson Circumplex Model Beth Garascia, as part of MSP 2.0, shares the importance of "silence of words" and "silence of passions" as they relate to family dynamics. Key to her understanding of Chaminade's Five Silences is her reflection on a special table and the family memories that occurred around it.
Basic	Marianist Mindfulness—A Gateway to Peace Diane H. Browne, as part of MSP 2.0, delves into the Hebrew notion of "shalom" as a backdrop into how Marianists can live mindfully in today's society. The essential tools for Browne are the true meaning of peace and Blessed Chaminade's System of Virtues, with special emphasis on the Five Silences.
Basic	Holy Silence and Contemplative Listening Marg Van Herk-Paradis, as part of MSP 2.0, has crafted a model to examine Blessed Chaminade’s Five Silences. Of interest to Van Herk-Paradis is the circular nature of the Silences and the interplay between “stance” and "spirit.” Special emphasis is placed on those who minister to the People of God.
Basic	Love Your Enemy: A Reflection on the Silence of Passion Mary Snyder, as part of MSP 2.0, examines life lessons that shape her thinking related to social justice and the need for "nonviolent communication" in today's society. Key to her examination is the practice of Blessed Chaminade's concept of "silence of passion" and the need for dialogue in today's society.
Basic	Mary's Eager Optimist Father Herbert Kramer, SM, provides the reader with an easy-to-read primer on the life of Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon, Fonder of the Marianist Sisters. This 23-page work captures the essence of Adèle.
Basic	Hosanna! For those who love a good newspaper feel, "Hosanna!", a six-issue series dedicated to the cause of Adèle's beatification, written in 1957-58, makes for a great morning read, especially with a cup of coffee or tea. "Hosanna!" is packed with short nuggets of wisdom about the Founder of the Marianist Sisters.
Basic	Miguel Leibar and Companions: Four Good Men The bloodshed of the Spanish Civil War had a direct and profound impact on the Society of Mary. Read the story of four Marianists, a priest and three brothers, martyred in Madrid. Pope Benedict XVI declared them blessed in 2007.
Basic	Reflections on the Cause of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade Father Stephen Tutas' prayerful reflection reminds Marianists that we need to "do better" in light of the Vatican's rejection of the final miracle for Blessed Chaminade's elevation to sainthood.
Basic	Marianist Calendar of Saints: Blessed William Joseph Chaminade After a long trek from the French border, a French priest was arriving in Saragossa. He was tired, but the sight of the lone tower of the Basilica of the Virgin of the Pillar was balm to his tired feet.
Basic	History of the Gold Ring in the Society of Mary The gold ring was introduced into the Society of Mary from the very beginning.
Basic	Conscience that Would Not Be Silenced Looking back over my 26 years as "The Tablet’s" Vienna correspondent, I can think of no more remarkable story than that of Blessed Jakob Gapp.
Basic	The Soldier of Mary: William Joseph Chaminade A tribute to Blessed Chaminade originally published in a French newspaper in honor of his beatification.
Basic	The Marianist Founders and Social Justice Felipe Melcher, SM, has assembled useful quotes from Marianist sources that pertain to key elements of how Marianists view social justice.