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
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Letters of Father Chaminade: Introduction and Volumes 1 and 2In light of the facts as revealed in his letters, Father Chaminade’s doctrine becomes clear; his personality appears in all the simplicity of reality and in all the splendor of truth. These are definitely not the letters of a person who wishes to speak of himself. . . . |
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Marianist Founders on FaithHere are quotations from the Marianist Founders on faith, during this "Year of Faith." |
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Letter to the Retreat Masters of 1839Read Brother Lawrence J. Cada's masterful translation of this important spiritual letter that shaped the early development of the Society of Mary. |
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"I am like a brook."What is the source of this quote attributed to Father Chaminade? |
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Er Lebe HochA custom of long standing at Marianist celebrations is the singing of the "Er Lebe Hoch," a German toasting song. Find out more about this song's connection to the Marianists. |
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Basic Handbook of Marianist StudiesThe Basic Handbook of Marianist Studies is a key resource exploring the historical trends related to the origins of Marianist life and its development. Compiled and created by Bro. Lawrence J. Cada, SM, and Carol Ramey, it is a one-stop shop for historically-rich content on the origins and historical markers along the Marianist journey. |
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Marianist Origins: An Anthology of Basic DocumentsPublished under the direction of Father Quentin Hakenewerth, SM, with assistance from Father David Fleming, SM, this anthology of early Marianist documents provides today's reader with the spiritual gems from our shared heritage that can be applied to Marianist formation today. |
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Rule of Life: Congregation of the Daughters of Mary ImmaculateThe 1984 Rule of Life of the Marianist Sisters |
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Adèle's Association: Rule of the "Little Society"The "Little Society" was a group of young women living in postrevolutionary France. |
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Chaminade's Letter to Pope Gregory XVI, RomeA crowning achievement of the Founder's life was completing the Marianist Constitutions and securing a Decree of Praise from the Vatican. |
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What's This About a Fulcrum?Blessed Chaminade used the term "fulcrum," but what did he mean by it? |
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General Superiors of the FMIHere are the names, faces, and terms of service of the women who have guided the Marianist Sisters as General Superiors. We thank God for their leadership. |
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Mount St. John Centennial: In PicturesA look at the first 100 years of Marianist involvement at Mount St. John |