The Witness of the First Lay Marianist Consecration
Bro. Tim Phillips, SM offers this reflection on the first Lay Marianist consecration on February 2, 1801, which marked the beginning of the Marianist Family.
Nothing is Impossible with God: Reflecting on the Annunciation
“Do not be afraid … for nothing will be impossible with God.” (Lk 1:30-37)
At the Foot of the Cross: A Good Friday Reflection
Bro. Erick Otiende, SM (Region of Eastern Africa), explores the pain, hope, and promise the Blessed Virgin Mary experienced at the foot of the cross. Bro. Erick is one of the three Marianist Specialists-in-Training during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Podcast - Bergamo: A Place to Come Home (with Kelli Kinnear)
In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Kelli Kinnear reflects on her professional journey within the Marianist Family, ways she has seen the Marianist charism embodied, and her excitement in her new adventure of working at Bergamo. Listen to this episode to learn more about Kelli and the ways you can engage with and support the work of Bergamo.
Marianist Subject Headings
These headings are based on the Library of Congress’s Subject Headings (LCSH) and, in several instances, replicate LCSH and its governing rules.
Podcast - A Continental Shift: From Dayton to Rome (Bro. Dennis Bautista, SM)
When he traveled to Rome for the Society of Mary’s General Chapter of 2024, Brother Dennis Bautista, SM, did not anticipate being elected to the Society of Mary’s General Administration. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Brother Dennis recounts his initial reactions to his election, the challenges and reflections in his transition period, his emotional farewells with various communities, and his thoughts on the responsibilities that await him.
Podcast: The Voice of Others - Sr. Gretchen Trautman, FMI
In 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.
Podcast: Inspiration in Exile - Carol Ramey
In 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.
Community Meeting Kit: A Spectacle of Saints
“A Spectacle of Saints” explores the Marianist candidates on the path to sainthood and how we are blessed with ordinary saints in our lives today.
Podcast: An Aspiring Librarian’s Journey to First Vows - Joseph Choi, nSM
In this episode Joseph Choi, nSM describes his journey from high school in South Korea through his time in the Novitiate in Dayton, OH. He shares about the impact his experience in the United States has had on his own formation and his aspirancy experience that included time in South Korea and San Antonio, Texas.