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
Interpersonal Relations: Family SpiritIgnacio Otaño, SM, looks at family spirit as it relates to educators. |
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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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Assumption of MaryTied to this feast are themes of Mary as Mother of the Church and model for the Church. In her, the Church witnesses the fullness of the effects of the saving death and resurrection of Christ for humanity. |
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Saint Juan Diego, Icon of Mary's Evangelizing Mission: Model for the LaityJuan Diego’s canonization has renewed and increased the momentum of the movement to designate him as the patron saint of the laity and lay apostles. |
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Faith of the Heart: The Prayer of Faith—A Communion of Knowledge and Love with GodRichard Loehrlein, SM, reminds us that Father Chaminade’s solution to finding the truth was this: “Unless you believe, you will not understand.” |
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Marianists in Eastern AfricaFaces, places, and stories from the Marianist implantation in Eastern Africa—covering the years 1957-2006. Brother Fred Silbereis compiled the material from sources in the Regional Archives. Learn about the joys, struggles, and challenges along the way as the Marianist charism takes root. |
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Eduardo Benlloch: Formation in the FamilyIn loving memory of Father Eduardo Benlloch: a fitting tribute to a premier Marianist researcher, teacher, and formator |
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Walking Our Talk BarefootedWalking our talk barefoot is feeling our words and the depth of the injustice that in turn could subject our heart and soul to bruises, scratches, and cuts. (A look at living a spiritually discalced life) |
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Principles of Direction of Blessed ChaminadeWhy 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. |
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Chaminade and MaryAccording to Johann G. Roten, SM: "Chaminade was more than a moralist; he was a prophet who proclaimed courageously the victory of Christ, whose most beautiful work is the Virgin Mary. Indeed, his thought is definitely more Christological and ecclesial than Marian." |
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Faith of the Heart: CommentaryThe light of faith, says Father Chaminade, is like the sun that brightens our day so we can see everything clearly, if we have the eyes that can see. Join Father Richard Loehrlein, SM, as he explores the light of faith through faith of the heart. |
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Concerning the Prayer of Faith (III)This is the final installment in Father Eduardo Benlloch's series of spiritual reflections on what can be called a Marianist style of meditation. |
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Concerning the Prayer of Faith (II)Father Chaminade is emphatic: “We must remember faith belongs more to the heart than to the mind.” (This is the second of a three-part series written by Eduardo Benlloch, SM..) |
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Concerning the Prayer of Faith (I)True love always seeks the interests of the beloved and how to please him or her. The opposite is not love but possessive self-centeredness. (This is the first article of Father Eduardo Benlloch's three-part series.) |
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A Christmas WeaveAccording to Brother Tom Redmond, SM, "I propose the metaphor of knitting, of working with yarn, to help us understand the many threads that go into creating the Christmas story." |
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Fourth Station of Advent: An Encounter with GraceBrother Tom Redmond, SM, shares his fourth and final Station of Advent, in which he offers three special points of consideration. |
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Founders Coloring PagesGreat resources for children or for your inner-child . . . color pictures of each of the three Marianist Founders |
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Third Station of Advent: An Encounter with John the BaptistBrother Tom Redmond, SM, explores three “annunciations” as part of his series on the "Stations of Advent.". |
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Second Station of AdventBrother Tom Redmond, SM, during the second "Station of Advent," looks at encountering the Prophet Isaiah. |
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A Reflection on AdventBrother Tom Redmond, SM, has developed a series that looks at Advent from a deeply-spiritual perspective, but with a twist: the "Stations of Advent." Join Brother Tom as he explores the first Station in this time of waiting for the birth of the Savior. |