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The Holy Name of Mary
A name, Father Chaminade taught, reveals the identity or the essence of a person. Combining the two meanings for the name of Mary examined here we get “Dolorosa Defiant”—the wounded rebel.
Mary Was a Lay Woman Who Lived in Community
This paper addresses three components of Marianist spirituality: empowerment of the laity, Mary, and community. The historical relevance of the establishment of lay groups in Bordeaux is compared in two major biographies of Father Chaminade, and the characteristics of the early communities are presented as a model for today's Church.
Golden Anniversary of Alliance Mariale
The Marianist Family is comprised of four branches. While many know about the Marianist Lay Communities, Marianist Sisters, and Society of Mary, fewer people are aware of the Alliance Mariale. So, just what is it?
True Enlightenment
When it comes to praying the rosary, do you know the "mysteries of light"? If not, let Father Roten explain their spiritual richness to you.
Stability: "The Practice of Staying Put"
The author of a new book extols the spiritual benefits of stability in our hyper-mobile society. Here is an article from "National Catholic Reporter" that looks at this book based on the spirituality of St. Benedict.
Rise of Marianist Lay Communities
A short chronology of the rise of Marianist Lay Communities. Often, we are so busy living Marianist life that we don't take time to jot down the historical steps along the way. Here are many of those steps.
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.
Adèle's Family Tree
For those seeking history on Venerable Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon, here is her family tree.
Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon: A Brief Chronology of Her Life
This is a brief chronology of the holy Founder of the Marianist Sisters whose life was, in fact, too brief.
Chaminade's Early Life (1761-1800)
This 7-page overview not only provides background into Chaminade's early years and family of origin but also highlights his actions during the French Revolution and exile in Spain.
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