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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
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Intermediate	The Individual "I" and the Indispensable "We": Christian Community in a Postmodern World Father David Fleming, SM, looks at the postmodern world and provides insights on the positive aspects and challenges facing Marianist communities today.
INT / ADV	A Biography of Father Charles Klobb, SM: Ten Articles Behind every great leader is a great helper. Father Charles Klobb, SM, was such a great helper: retreat master preaching Jesus and Mary to a new generation of Brothers of Mary; historian tirelessly reclaiming the life of Father Chaminade; and trusted aide to Superior General Joseph Simler. Klobb accomplished much during his mere four decades of life.
Advanced	Jean Lafon: Leader of the Malet Conspiracy Jean Baptiste Hyacinthe Lafon was a decidedly singular character, typical of a turbulent period in history, whose life story is a web of whims of fate, surprises, and erratic strokes of fortune.
INT / ADV	Charles Klobb: Apostle of Father Chaminade Paul Verrier, SM, provides a brief biographical sketch on an early Marianist historian--Father Charles Klobb--a man who found service through reclaiming the Marianist story
INT / ADV	Principles of Direction of Blessed Chaminade Why would Chaminade make 23 attempts to formulate a Manual of Direction to give to his leaders? According to Father Paul J. Landolfi, SM, to understand this, we must first consider the background of his work of predilection, the Sodality of Bordeaux.
Intermediate	You've Got To Be Carefully Taught Brother James Wisecaver, SM, shares his experiences, thoughts, and impressions with Marianists who are concerned with involving themselves with the emerging multicultural faces of America. Cultural characteristics inherent in the behavior of Anglo-Americans and several immigrant peoples will be described.
INT / ADV	Let the Brothers of Mary Call No Man "Father" The Marianist story is radically open to the perspective of "discipleship of equals" because of the way daily life has been structured between those who are not ordained and those who are. This article by Father Bernard Lee, SM, first appeared in "The Promise Woman."
INT / ADV	Filial Devotion or Alliance with Mary? Father Benlloch provides a keen analysis of this Marianist question and explores its implications related to language and our relationship with Mary.
INT / ADV	Teamwork in the Society of Mary In this circular, Brother Thomas Giardino, SM, as General Assistant for Education, reminds us that the true end goal of teamwork is not accomplishment but mission. He looks at the importance of dialogue and teamwork in this missionary endeavor.
Intermediate	Educators and Missionaries in a New Key (Circular No. 10) "I believe this topic will interest even those who work in other ministries, because our mission as educators in faith is one key to Marianist identity."
Advanced	Spiritual Direction: Chaminade and Chevaux Explore spiritual direction in early Marianist life.
Intermediate	Conference on Father Chaminade's System of Virtues A conference on Father Chaminade’s System of Virtues, given by Father William Ferree
INT / ADV	The Sacrament of Our Mission A mission so grand as ours will demonstrably fail, says Father William Ferree, SM; but in the economy of salvation, that failure is the sacramental veil of success.
Resource	Until Christ Be Formed In Us In MP3 music format, with accompanying lyrics, Brother Stan Zubek, SM, sings his original composition "Until Christ Be Formed in Us," which examines Jesus' relationship with Mary and its influence on Blessed Chaminade. "I am in labor until Christ be formed in you" (Gal 4:19) was one of Blessed Chaminade's favorite quotes.
Resource	Marianist Doxology (echo) Join Brother Stan Zubek, SM, in singing this echo version of the Marianist Doxology. This MP3 music file can be used either for personal or communal prayer.
Reference	Er lebe hoch A 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.
Resource	Audio File: The Magnificat Mary's conversation with the Angel.
Resource	Audio File: Three O'Clock Prayer This prayer recalls the hour when Jesus, on Calvary, gave Mary as Mother to His beloved disciple.
Reference	Basic Handbook of Marianist Studies The 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 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.
BAS / INT	Marianist Education Webinar What is the gift of Marianist education today? To commemorate 200 years of Marianist Education, NACMS hosted two different webinars in 2019 that featured a panel of Marianist educators addressing this question.