E-Publications
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
You can filter or search our publications below using the Keyword Search function or the "Explore Our Resources" function on the left.
Nursing StationBrother Stephen Glodek, SM, shares his insights on the beatification of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. He states that our Founder reminds us that "who we are is Christ--broken, crucified, and risen. We are to be that face and love of God for all God’s people." |
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Marianist Soundings: Vol. 12, No. 2In this new edition of “Marianist Soundings,” Father Martin Solma uses imagery from the Wedding Feast of Cana to examine Mary and mission, and Anthony Garascia takes a scientific approach to Mary . . . one steeped in ecology. |
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Founders Coloring PagesGreat resources for children or for your inner-child . . . color pictures of each of the three Marianist Founders. |
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Chaminade's Message Today: Reading GuideDraw out key points from "Chaminade's Message Today" regarding the founding of the Marianist Family and gifts the Marianist Family offers our world today. |
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Marianist Sesquicentennial: The Story of 150 Years of Marianist Education in the Diocese of ClevelandFrom the origins at St. Patrick's Parish in 1856 until modern time, this booklet traces Marianist education in the Diocese of Cleveland. |
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Chaminade GameNeed a fun Marianist game for a community meeting or retreat? Jim Murray has created a game where you draw, sculpt, sing, and shout about Marianist life. |
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Marianist Soundings, Vol. 12, No. 1Are Marianists part of a Social Movement Organization? Explore this edition of "Marianist Soundings," which has a focus on the laity, and decide for yourself. (Articles by Carol Ramey and Alexander P. Orlowski.) |
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Mary's LookFor the Marianist World Day of Prayer in 2007, Isabella Moyer penned a touching reflection on Notre Dame du Cap and the beauty of the mother-child bond and the Marianist-Mary bond. |
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Golden Anniversary of Alliance MarialeThe 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? This article by Michelle Héraud fills in some of the details. |
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Mount St. John Centennial: In PicturesA look at the first 100 years of Marianist involvement at Mount St. John |
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Partners in Mission: Some Reflections on the Future of Mount Saint JohnBrother 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. |
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Marianist Soundings, Vol. 11, No. 2This issue of "Marianist Soundings" focuses on education and explores ways that we Marianists educate through word and action. |
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Three People, One MissionA look at the skill set that each Founder brought to the establishment of the comprehensive Marianist Family |
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Study Guide: A Short History of Marianist SpiritualityThis reader's guide accompanies Lawrence J. Cada's "A Short History of Marianist Spirituality," which was produced as part of the Society of Mary's "Modern Theology & Marianist Spirituality" series. |
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Study Guide: The Marianist Person at the Dawn of the Twenty-First CenturyNACMS has developed a study guide for those pondering Brother Hugh Bihl's deep insights in his scholarly work: "The Marianist Person at the Dawn of the Twenty-First Century." |
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A Spiritual Crucible: The Life of Mlle de Lamourous During the French RevolutionBenjamin Dougherty traces the remarkable life of Marie Thérèse de Lamourous through the Revolutionary years |
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Reading Guide: Running Giant (by Louis Reile, SM)This guide contains reflection questions to help break open the meaning and richness of this work on our Founder, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. |
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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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Realizing the Dream Anew - Three Branches TogetherBrother Moriarty explores the terms "Marianist mission," "Marianist charism," and "Sodality" related to the vision and wisdom of the Missionary Apostolic (Blessed William Joseph Chaminade) and our comprehensive Marianist Family. Moriarty concludes his work with a modern-day apostolic and ecclesial proposal for the comprehensive Marianist Family: involvement in parishes. |