E-Publications

	Reflection: The Night of the Execution That night changed me; it made me aware of the despair we face in times of death, whether it is the murder of a loved one or the execution of the perpetrator.
	Teamwork in the Society of Mary For all Marianists, the question of teamwork involves matters of the virtue and skill needed to cooperate better in Mary's mission.
	Growth in Community To help you with your spiritual growth and transformation into the life of Christ.
	Leadership in the Marianist Tradition "What we really need to understand is neither the idea of leadership in general nor the current literature (mostly Western) on leadership (as helpful as some of that may be), but rather to understand what leadership ought to be in the context of Marianist education."
	Educators and Missonaries 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."
	Audio File: Father Ferree's Interest in Charts and in "Consecration" Brother Tom Giardino, SM, talks about Ferrees interest in charts, and he discusses the idea of "Degrees of Consecration," one of the central concepts of Ferree's interpretation of Marianist life.
	Audio File: Reflections on Father Ferree Tom Giardino, SM, discusses his own introduction to Father Ferree
	Audio File: Letter to the Pastors of Bordeaux Defending the Sodality Letter to the pastors of Bordeaux defending the Sodality, its means and ends
	Audio File: Three O'Clock Prayer This prayer recalls the hour when Jesus, on Calvary, gave Mary as Mother to His beloved disciple.
	Audio Excerpt: Chaminade to Brother Clouzet and Father Meyer Excerpts from letters of Chaminade to two of his disciples, Brother Clouzet and Father Meyer.
	Prayer in a Pinch: Come to the Water Like the woman at the well, may we be humble before God.
	Prayer in a Pinch: Mary and Scripture It has been a hectic week, and you are responsible for your community’s next gathering. Here is a simple prayer service you can use.
	Prayer in a Pinch: Nurturing the Vision It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view. The Kingdom is not only beyond our efforts; it is even beyond our vision.
	Footprints, A Marian Variation One day a woman sat in a lovely garden. She was alone. Two days ago she buried her son here.
	Prayer in a Pinch: Images of Mary Gracious God, we thank you for giving us Mary as mother and model.
	Study Guide: A Short History of Marianist Spirituality An excellent resource to ponder Brother Cada's review of the founding of Marianist life.
	Study Guide: The Marianist Person at the Dawn of the Twenty-First Century A study guide for those pondering Brother Hugh Bihl's deep insights.
	Option for the Poor A “preferential option for the poor” has become a current phrase in Catholic vocabulary in the past few years. But the reality is an integral part of the Christian tradition, beginning with the Lord Jesus.
	Spiritual Direction: Chaminade and Chevaux Explore spiritual direction in early Marianist life
	A Spiritual Crucible: The Life of Mlle de Lamourous During the French Revolution Tracing the remarkable life of Marie Thérèse de Lamourous through the Revolutionary years