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"At the moment when Juan Diego encountered the Mother of God, there [were] no words exchanged... God’s love extended communication beyond mere words.” - Rudy Vela, SM |
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On December 12, Catholics all over the world celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron of the Americas and a powerful symbol of Mary’s care for all peoples. For Marianists, Our Lady of Guadalupe sets an example for how we can bring Christ to the world through his Blessed Mother. |
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Brother Stephen Glodek, SM, shares his personal feeling and realization that the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe "had little to do with roses in December or miraculous pictures on cloaks. The miracle of Guadalupe is something about a God who loves each of us." |
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How do we as Marianists begin to share who Mary is for us today, beyond cultural boundaries? One source is Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas. Father Rudy Vela, SM, explores the spiritual and cultural richness of Mary's connection to the Americas. |
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On January 28, 2026, as part of the requirements for completing the Marianist History Course for Novices, Society of Mary Novice Paul Pruski shared with NACMS staff a moving reflection on a pivotal healing of Blessed Chaminade’s foot and his pilgrimage that followed. Paul compared Chaminade's pilgrimage to Verdelais with Paul’s own impactful experience at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. |
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Through prayer and reflection, break open key elements of lay Marianist life with a series of free "Talking Points" related to five documents produced by the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities (IO/MLC)--including alliance with Mary, community, and mission. |
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Juan Diego’s canonization has renewed and increased the momentum of the movement to designate him as the patron saint of the laity and lay apostles. His collaboration with Our Lady of Guadalupe is an inspiration to all Marianists on how we might collaborate with our Holy Mother's mission of bringing Jesus Christ into the world. |
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During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), NACMS is celebrating the contributions of Hispanics and Latin Americans within the Marianist Family. |
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NACMS produces an e-newsletter that is released on the first Friday of every month to all subscribers. The newsletter shares news of recent events and publicizes upcoming opportunities. |
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In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Bro. Esteban Reyes, SM, shares his inspiring journey as a Marianist Brother--from Mexico to serving in the United States--and details the profound role Our Lady of Guadalupe and a miraculous sign during prayer played in confirming his vocation. |
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This is an interesting story, seemingly unbelievable, about Mary’s first apparition in history, states Brother John Samaha, SM. |
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