This Community Meeting Kit is designed to help participants deepen their relationship with Mary through a focus on her titles as "Our Lady of the Way" and "Our Lady Star of the Sea". It provides a structured format including visio divina, historical reflections on Mary as a wayfinder, and discussion questions that encourage communities to apply these Marian insights to their own spiritual journeys and service.

Bro. Thomas Giardino, SM, a well-known Marianist educator, explores three key figures who helped in the blossoming of the social-moral component of Marianist education. Read "Roots, Blossoms, and Fruits of Marianist Social Justice Action and Education" to find out how “The Crypt” and “Le Sillon”—the organizations these three figures assisted—embodied the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and helped foster, among today's Marianists, the concept of educating for "Service, Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation."

Jessica González Uhlig examines how the Marianist tradition, born during a time of societal struggle, offers a spiritual framework for today. She illustrates how faith, hope, and love—virtues practiced by our Marianist Founders—are practical tools for resilience today. Read Jessica’s article to explore ways to practice faith in one’s daily life, even during times of uncertainty.