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Father Tom Schroer, SM, argues in this paper that the mission within the Marianist Family is to bring Jesus, i.e., the Spirit of the Risen Christ, into our world; and our model is the “mature presence” of Mary within the struggling and nascent Christian community at Pentecost. (Two "sample prayers" for Marianists to pray with the mature Mary and original Christian community at Pentecost are included.)

What happens when students from three Marianist Universities come together for a powerful service-immersion experience?

On May 31, we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation, when Mary goes to her cousin Elizabeth’s home to aid her with her pregnancy. What does this have to do with Marianist spirituality, when we might grasp at different scriptural passages?

Fr. Renny Markose, SM from the Region of India shares a personal account of his faith and his sense of wonder at the Advent season.

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.

“Do not be afraid … for nothing will be impossible with God.” (Lk 1:30-37)

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.

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.

These headings are based on the Library of Congress’s Subject Headings (LCSH) and, in several instances, replicate LCSH and its governing rules.

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.