Mary

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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Intermediate	Why Should We Dedicate Ourselves to Mary? This is a fair question. After all, our entire religion is centered in Jesus. Why do we have to do anything else, except to listen to his Word and follow it? Join Father Paul Landolfi, SM, as he looks at Marian dedication.
Basic	Mary and Faith "She [Mary] is my friend, my mother, and my mentor. I want other young mothers to know Mary as I know her and through her share their memories and stories." This article is part of Susan Handle Terbay's "Morning Coffee with Mary" series.
Resource	A Reflection on Saragossa Could it be that our view of what happened to Father Chaminade at Saragossa gives some insight into how God and the intercession of Mary work in our lives through our Marianist commitment? Join Brother Tom Redmond, SM, in his exploration of this question.
Basic	Our Lady of the Pillar: Patroness This is an interesting story, seemingly unbelievable, about Mary’s first apparition in history, states Brother John Samaha, SM.
BAS / INT	Marianist Theme: Mary Through words and images, Father Solma explains his rediscovery of Mary . . . a woman some put on "the shelf" following the Second Vatican Council.
Resource	The Life of Mary Father Paul J. Landolfi, SM, shares his beautiful reflection on the life and witness of Mary, told through her joy, sorrow, and glory.
Intermediate	What Marianist Spirituality Is for Me and How It Works Peter Daino talks of the woman who taught the Word to speak, who stands next to the oppressed, and who teaches us not to be silent in the face of atrocity. The article concludes with a personal story illustrating the Marian method of prayer.
BAS / INT	The Holy Name of Mary A name, Father Chaminade taught, reveals the identity or the essence of a person. Combining the two meanings for the name of Mary examined here we get “Dolorosa Defiant”—the wounded rebel.
BAS / INT	Mary Was a Lay Woman Who Lived in Community This paper addresses three components of Marianist spirituality: empowerment of the laity, Mary, and community. The historical relevance of the establishment of lay groups in Bordeaux is compared in two major biographies of Father Chaminade, and the characteristics of the early communities are presented as a model for today's Church. Mary is described as a person who teaches us pondering, hopefulness, and compassion—stances we assume as we join in her mission to bring Christ to the world. Some troubling aspects of how community is lived in Marianist circles in North America are considered.
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.