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
The resources listed below are found within our e-publications and bookstore. Items available in our library are not listed, but can be found by searching in our library catalog.
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The General History of the Society of Mary, Volume 2How did Father Joseph Simler’s twenty-nine-year Generalate complete Blessed William Joseph Chaminade’s foundational vision? How did Simler, the fourth Superior General, also shape the direction of the Society of Mary in an era of increased government control that threatened the very survival of the religious congregation in France at the start of the twentieth century? To find out, read Marianist Father Antonio Gascón Aranda’s second volume of "The General History of the Society of Mary: Generalate of Father Joseph Simler: An International Congregation of Pontifical Right (1873-1905)." |
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The Witness of the First Lay Marianist ConsecrationBro. Tim Phillips, SM offers this reflection on the first Lay Marianist consecration on February 2, 1801, which marked the beginning of the Marianist Family. |
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Podcast: The Voice of Others - Sr. Gretchen Trautman, FMIIn this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Sr. Gretchen Tratuman, FMI describes her first encounters with the Marianist Family and Charism, the influence of God’s voice in her vocational journey, and how her leadership experiences influenced her vision for sharing the Marianist Charism. |
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Podcast: Inspiration in Exile - Carol RameyIn this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Carol Ramey, former NACMS director and a sought-after presenter on Marianist topics, reflects on Father Chaminade’s exile in Saragossa, Spain. |
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Community Meeting Kit: A Spectacle of Saints“A Spectacle of Saints” explores the Marianist candidates on the path to sainthood and how we are blessed with ordinary saints in our lives today. |
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Podcast: An Irish Perspective (Susan Buckley)Susan Buckley is a Lay Marianist living in Dublin, Ireland where the Marianist Family has had a presence since 1967. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Susan shares about her engagement in a virtual Lay Marianist Community with others in the United States and her experience at the 2023 International Lay Marianist Assembly in Madrid. She also sheds light on what it is like to be a Lay Marianist in Ireland amid the current context of the Catholic Church there. |
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Community Meeting Kit: A Mother's Love“A Mother’s Love” explores how the models of Mary (Mother of God), Elisabeth de Vincens de Lamourous (mother of Marie-Thérèse Charlotte de Lamourous), and Baroness Ursule de Peyronnencq (mother of Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon) resonate with our lives today. |
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Podcast: Who are the Marianist Saints? (Bro. David Betz, SM)In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Gabby Bibeau sits down with Brother David Betz to talk about his role as the promoter of the Marianist Saints in the United States. They talk about who are the Marianist religious and lay people on the path to sainthood, the process of canonization, and the possibility of a US-born Marianist having their cause introduced. |
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Marianist Heritage Virtual Tour VideosIn January of 2023, to honor Marianist Heritage Month, NACMS created eight virtual tours of significant locations in Marianist History. |
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Marianist Heritage Sites Photo AlbumA collection of photos of foundational sites for the Marianist Family, along with detailed descriptions of the photos and locations. |