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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

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Basic	Podcast: A Series of Small Steps (Bro. Mark Motz, SM & Sr. Rose Rucoba, FMI) The Catholic Church’s annual celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week, during the first week of November, promotes and celebrates vowed religious life. In recognition of this celebration, Bro. Mark Motz, SM and Sr. Rose Rucoba, FMI share their stories of discerning and living vowed religious life within the Marianist Family.
Basic	Podcast: Expecting Excellence (Bro. Bob Moriarty, SM) Bro. Bob Moriarty, SM has been professed with the Society of Mary for over sixty years. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Bro. Bob shares about his journey with the Society of Mary, experience within parish ministry, vision for the Marianist Family in parishes, and The Best of Quest, a resource he developed that NACMS has published.
Basic	Podcast: Sharing from the Heart (Jeri Albright and Marceta Reilly) In our latest episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Lay Marianists Jeri Albright and Marceta Reilly share their experience living near Topeka, Kansas, where there aren’t many Marianists. Marceta and Jeri share the origin story of the Harvest Prayer Marianist Lay Community, the impact the community has had on their lives, and the community’s impact on their Catholic Parish.
Basic	Podcast: Marianist Social Justice Collaborative's Present and Future Our latest podcast episode of Sharing our Marianist Stories continues the celebration of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative’s (MSJC) 25th Anniversary. This episode features a panel who shares their experience of volunteering on Issue Teams for the MSJC and their hopes for the future of the MSJC.
Basic	Podcast: What We Gave Them Lives On: Bro. Jesse O'Neill, SM Our latest podcast episode of Sharing our Marianist Stories features Bro. Jesse O'Neill, SM who shares about his first exposure and discernment with the Marianists and his role as Assistant of Education on the Provincial Council.
Basic	Podcast: Marianist Social Justice Collaborative's 25 Years This special episode is a joint production between NACMS and the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC) who is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. This podcast is a recording of a Zoom conversation that took place between MSJC Director Sarah Gray and three people who were present at MSJC's foundation: Sr. Leanne Jablonski, FMI; Jim Vogt; and Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM. These three Marianists reflect on the origins of MSJC, its accomplishments over the years, and how it has been a model of collaboration in the Marianist Family.
Basic	Podcast: Looking Back in Gratitude (Gabby Bibeau and Patti Gehred) In this episode, Patti and Gabby interview each other about their time at NACMS as they prepare to transition to new endeavors: retirement for Patti and PhD work for Gabby. Tune in to hear them share about highlights from their NACMS career, which Founder inspires them the most, and their future plans. But don't worry: Sharing Our Marianist Stories will continue!
Basic	Podcast: Who are the Marianist Saints? (Bro. David Betz, SM) In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Gabby Bibeau sits down with Brother David Betz to talk about his role as the promoter of the Marianist Saints in the United States. They talk about who are the Marianist religious and lay people on the path to sainthood, the process of canonization, and the possibility of a US-born Marianist having their cause introduced.
Basic	Podcast: The Bedrock of Marianist Studies (The NACMS Library) Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau are excited to share this interview with Brother Andrew Kosmowski and Teresa Trimboli, who are the very talented (and very hard working!) librarians at NACMS. Listen to them talk about the history of the library, its importance for Marianist studies, and share some fun facts about rare items in the collection.
Basic	Advent Marian Meditations #4: The Nativity This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Nativity.
Basic	Advent Marian Meditations #3: The Visitation This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Visitation.
Basic	Advent Marian Meditations #2: The Immaculate Conception This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Immaculate Conception.
Basic	Advent Marian Meditations #1: The Annunciation This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Annunciation.
Basic	Podcast: Our Marianist Presence (Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth, SM) In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau share this interview with Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth that follows up on a previous podcast episode with Rob Brodrick, which heavily featured this quote by Fr. Quentin: "The quality of our presence is more important than our work." Fr. Quentin elaborates more on this quote in this episode, as well as touching on what Marianist presence is and how it is articulated by Fr. Chaminade.
Basic	Seventh Station of Easter: Touching the Body of Christ NACMS is offering these guided reflections on what we are calling the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season.
Basic	Sixth Station of Easter: Belonging to the Risen Jesus as the Branches Belong to the Vine NACMS is offering these guided reflections on what we are calling the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season.
Basic	Fifth Station of Easter: Meeting the Risen Jesus on the Shore NACMS is offering these guided reflections on what we are calling the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season.
Basic	Fourth Station of Easter: Listening to the Voice of the Good Shepherd NACMS is offering these guided reflections on what we are calling the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season.
Basic	Third Station of Easter: Meeting the Risen Jesus in the Upper Room NACMS is offering these guided reflections on what we are calling the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season.
Basic	Second Station of Easter: Meeting the Risen Jesus on the Road to Emmaus NACMS is offering these guided reflections on what we are calling the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season.