Mission

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.

Basic	A Sociologist Considers the Contributions of Marie Thérèse de Lamourous Laura M. Leming, FMI, a sociologist at the University of Dayton and a Marianist Sister, highlights Marie Thérèse's "best practices" of social ministry in relation to this Marianist Founder's work with former sex workers at the Miséricorde.
Basic	Men and Women on a Mission: Catholic Education in the Marianist Tradition This short article looks at the inclusive nature of family spirit within the Marianist Family and the centrality of community to Marianist education.
Basic	Marianists in Eastern Africa Faces, places, and stories from the Marianist implantation in Eastern Africa—covering the years 1957-2006. Learn about the joys, struggles, and challenges along the way as the Marianist charism takes root.
Basic	Things Marianist (Full Set of 15 Issues) Buy a full set of Things Marianist, 15 issues in total, and save.	$7.50
BAS / INT	Mary and Freedom According to Brother Lawrence J. Cada, SM, "American Catholic spirituality draws its most distinctive genius from the high ideals of the American ethos. Freedom is the ideal that will link Marianist spirituality and American Catholic spirituality."
Basic	Partners in Mission: Some Reflections on the Future of Mount Saint John Brother Raymond L. Fitz, SM, looks at the first 100 years of Marianist involvement at the Mount St. John property in Dayton, Ohio. His words are a reflection and challenge for all Marianists--religious and lay.
Basic	Marianist Charism and Our Life/Work Among the Poor This short read challenges us to consider our solidarity with the poor, no matter how we define the poor, and to respond to injustice with faith as Mary did.	$3.00
Advanced	Commentary on the Rule of Life of the Society of Mary This book includes 52 articles that reflect the major themes in the life of Marianist religious.	$24.00
Basic	Things Marianist: What Do You Mean, I'm a Missionary? Our Marianist Founders have told us that "we are all missionaries." What did they mean by the term "missionary?"	$0.60
Basic	Over-the-Rhine A shooting death in Cincinnati brings Brother Mitch Schweickart, SM, to a deeper understanding of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem. "I could not have predicted on Palm Sunday . . . that the next few days would plunge me into the passion and death commemorated by Holy Week celebrations."