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

Reference	"I am like a brook." What is the source of this quote attributed to Father Chaminade?
Resource	Three People, One Mission A look at the skill set that each Founder brought to the establishment of the comprehensive Marianist Family
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."
Basic	Reflection: The Night of the Execution Brian Halderman, as part of the Adèle Social Justice Project, talks about the emotional experience of protesting against the execution of an Ohio death row inmate. "That night changed me; it made me aware of the despair we face in times of death, whether it is the murder of a loved one or the execution of the perpetrator."
INT / ADV	Teamwork in the Society of Mary In this circular, Brother Thomas Giardino, SM, as General Assistant for Education, reminds us that the true end goal of teamwork is not accomplishment but mission. He looks at the importance of dialogue and teamwork in this missionary endeavor.
INT / ADV	Leadership in the Marianist Tradition Father James L. Heft, SM, highlights three insights from the Marianist tradition of education--collaboration, the careful linking of heart and head, and an emphasis on institutional change--that can assist in the development of leadership.
Intermediate	Educators and Missionaries in a New Key (Circular No. 10) "I believe this topic will interest even those who work in other ministries, because our mission as educators in faith is one key to Marianist identity."
	Audio File: Reflections on Father Ferree Thomas Giardino, SM, discusses his own introduction to Father Ferree.
	Audio File: Letter to the Pastors of Bordeaux Defending the Sodality Letter to the pastors of Bordeaux defending the Sodality, its means and ends
Resource	Audio File: Three O'Clock Prayer This prayer recalls the hour when Jesus, on Calvary, gave Mary as Mother to His beloved disciple.
Resource	Prayer in a Pinch: Come to the Water Like the woman at the well, may we be humble before God.
Resource	Prayer in a Pinch: Mary and Scripture Are you responsible for prayer at your community’s next gathering? Sr. Mary Louise Foley, FMI, has developed a communal prayer service on Mary and scripture that you can use.
Resource	Prayer in a Pinch: Nurturing the Vision "It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view," said Oscar Romero. "The Kingdom is not only beyond our efforts; it is even beyond our vision." Drawing upon these words, Jim Vogt has crafted a social justice prayer service for communal gatherings.
Resource	Footprints, A Marian Variation Similar to the popular "Footprints" poem, a Marianist has written a version focused on Mary after her son's execution. "One day a woman sat in a lovely garden. She was alone. Two days ago she buried her son here."
Resource	Prayer in a Pinch: Images of Mary Are you responsible for prayer at your community’s next gathering? Sr. Mary Louise Foley, FMI, has developed a communal prayer service on images of Mary that you can use.
Resource	Study Guide: A Short History of Marianist Spirituality This 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.
Resource	Study Guide: The Marianist Person at the Dawn of the Twenty-First Century NACMS 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."
Basic	Option for the Poor A “preferential option for the poor” has become a current phrase in the Catholic vocabulary. But its reality is an integral part of the Christian tradition, beginning with the Lord Jesus. Father Joseph Stefanelli, SM, reminds us that this christ-like option has been an integral aspect of Marianist life since our very foundation.
Advanced	Spiritual Direction: Chaminade and Chevaux Explore spiritual direction in early Marianist life.
Intermediate	A Spiritual Crucible: The Life of Mlle de Lamourous During the French Revolution Benjamin Dougherty traces the remarkable life of Marie Thérèse de Lamourous through the Revolutionary years