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INT / ADV	Sodality History In this article Marianist Brother Timothy Phillips traces the origin of the first Sodality. He writes: “The real foundation of the Sodality goes back to Jan Leunis, a young Jesuit priest, not very gifted it seems in studies, but apparently very gifted in getting a group going. He was teaching at the Roman College . . . and decided to start a little group of his students in 1563. It worked surprisingly well; though these were the youngest children, the older students found it interesting and wanted to be a part of it."
INT / ADV	History of the Constitutions of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate This historical snapshot traces the name "Daughters of Mary," Chaminade's system of government for the FMI, and the drafting of the Constitutions for the Marianist Sisters.
INT / ADV	You Are the Body of Christ The aim of Brother Hugh Bihl's essay is to expound a most important dimension of church theology—that we (i.e., the church members) are the Body of Christ.
Intermediate	Musings on Marianist Catholic Higher Education in Light of Father Fleming's 'A New Fulcrum' Brother Thomas Giardino, SM, executive director of the Association of Marianist Universities (AMU) muses on Marianist higher education in light of Father David Fleming’s chapters on Marianist education in "A New Fulcrum: Marianist Horizons Today."
Advanced	Educational Traditions of the Society of Mary Brother Joseph J. Panzer's popular 1965 dissertation examines the history and educational methods of the Society of Mary. This is a classic text on Marianist education.
Intermediate	The Individual "I" and the Indispensable "We": Christian Community in a Postmodern World Father David Fleming, SM, looks at the postmodern world and provides insights on the positive aspects and challenges facing Marianist communities today.
INT / ADV	A Biography of Father Charles Klobb, SM: Ten Articles Behind every great leader is a great helper. Father Charles Klobb, SM, was such a great helper: retreat master preaching Jesus and Mary to a new generation of Brothers of Mary; historian tirelessly reclaiming the life of Father Chaminade; and trusted aide to Superior General Joseph Simler. Klobb accomplished much during his mere four decades of life.
Advanced	Jean Lafon: Leader of the Malet Conspiracy Jean Baptiste Hyacinthe Lafon was a decidedly singular character, typical of a turbulent period in history, whose life story is a web of whims of fate, surprises, and erratic strokes of fortune.
INT / ADV	Charles Klobb: Apostle of Father Chaminade Paul Verrier, SM, provides a brief biographical sketch on an early Marianist historian--Father Charles Klobb--a man who found service through reclaiming the Marianist story
INT / ADV	Principles of Direction of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade Why would Chaminade make 23 attempts to formulate a Manual of Direction to give to his leaders? According to Father Paul J. Landolfi, SM, to understand this, we must first consider the background of his work of predilection, the Sodality of Bordeaux.
Intermediate	You've Got To Be Carefully Taught Brother James Wisecaver, SM, shares his experiences, thoughts, and impressions with Marianists who are concerned with involving themselves with the emerging multicultural faces of America. Cultural characteristics inherent in the behavior of Anglo-Americans and several immigrant peoples will be described.
INT / ADV	Let the Brothers of Mary Call No Man "Father" The Marianist story is radically open to the perspective of "discipleship of equals" because of the way daily life has been structured between those who are not ordained and those who are.
INT / ADV	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.
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.
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."
Advanced	Spiritual Direction: Chaminade and Chevaux Explore spiritual direction in early Marianist life.
Intermediate	Conference on Father Chaminade's System of Virtues A conference on Father Chaminade’s System of Virtues, given by Fr. William Ferree, SM.
INT / ADV	The Sacrament of Our Mission A mission so grand as ours will demonstrably fail, says Father William Ferree, SM; but in the economy of salvation, that failure is the sacramental veil of success.
Resource	Until Christ Be Formed In Us In MP3 music format, with accompanying lyrics, Brother Stan Zubek, SM, sings his original composition "Until Christ Be Formed in Us," which examines Jesus' relationship with Mary and its influence on Blessed Chaminade. "I am in labor until Christ be formed in you" (Gal 4:19) was one of Blessed Chaminade's favorite quotes.
Resource	Marianist Doxology (echo) Join Brother Stan Zubek, SM, in singing this echo version of the Marianist Doxology. This MP3 music file can be used either for personal or communal prayer.