Prayer

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

The resources listed below are found within our e-publications and bookstore. Items available in our library are not listed, but can be found by searching in our library catalog.

Basic	Community Meeting Kit: Praying with Faith of the Heart "Faith of the Heart" was one of William Joseph Chaminade's essential teachings. Marianists today, therefore, regard this as an essential part of Marianist life. But what is "Faith of the Heart," and how can we enact it in our lives?
Resource	The Best of Quest: Liturgical Year C "The Best of Quest" is a lectionary-based resource for use by small Christian communities. Drawing upon a rich corpus of almost 30 years from "Quest," a publication produced by the Archdiocese of Hartford, this installment of "The Best of Quest" focuses on Liturgical Year C.
Basic	Marianist Prayers for Businesspeople “Working for money every day is a job. Working every day to improve the lives of all people is a vocation,” says Albert E. Prendergast, sharing the wisdom of the Marianist Business Network. Al, a member of this Network, has developed “Marianist Prayers for Businesspeople,” a resource for those who strive to find God in their interpersonal relationships and workdays, including during business uncertainty, rejection, and success.
Basic	Advent Marian Meditations #4: The Nativity This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Nativity.
Basic	Advent Marian Meditations #3: The Visitation This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Visitation.
Basic	Advent Marian Meditations #2: The Immaculate Conception This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Immaculate Conception.
Basic	Advent Marian Meditations #1: The Annunciation This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Annunciation.
Basic	Third Station of Easter: Meeting the Risen Jesus in the Upper Room NACMS is offering these guided reflections on what we are calling the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season.
Basic	First Station of Easter: Meeting the Risen Jesus in the Garden NACMS is offering guided reflections on the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season.
Intermediate	The Life of Personal Prayer (Circular No. 3) Father David Fleming, former Superior General of the Society of Mary, reminds us that personal prayer is like a meaningful relationship, it requires time and nurturing.