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

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. His Circular Letter includes "Ten Common Obstacles to the Life of Prayer" and it illumines "Hallmarks of Marianist Prayer." A practical thinker, with a rich spiritual heart, every Marianist can glean growth and wisdom from Father Fleming's insights into personal prayer.
Resource	Lenten Reflections from Father Chaminade Brothers Timothy Phillips, SM, and Kelvin Maona, SM, have developed a Lenten daily reflection related to the wisdom of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. May the fruits of our two brothers from the Region of East Africa and the thoughts of our Blessed Founder enrich your forty days of preparation for Easter.
	Episode 13: Responding to God's Invitation (Brother Tom Redmond on Spiritual Direction) Brother Tom Redmond reflects on the gift of spiritual direction, which is a major component of the Spirit of Saragossa Retreat in Daily Life.
	Episode 10: The Five Silences and Marianist Mindfulness (MSP 2.0 Participants) Some of the people who participated in the MSP 2.0 program in the summer of 2018 share their reflections about Father Chaminade's Five Silences and how they relate to mindfulness in the 21st century.
Resource	Marianist Mindfulness: A Guided Retreat Mike Bennett, a university campus minister, has developed a guided retreat on Marianist mindfulness. This six-day experience draws its inspiration from scripture and Blessed Chaminade’s Five Silences.
Resource	Building a Marianist Foundation Within Your Family LeeAnn Meyer, as part of MSP 2.0, has developed a practical guide for using the Five Silences with families, including with young children. Be it dance time, coloring scripture pages, or praying the rosary together, there is something for every family in this guide.
	Advent Marian Meditations: The Visitation This is the third episode of our Advent Marian Meditations, and it is about the Visitation.
	Advent Marian Meditations: The Immaculate Conception This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Immaculate Conception.
	Advent Marian Meditations: The Annunciation This is the first episode of our Advent Marian Meditations, and it is about the Annunciation.
	Advent Marian Meditations: The Nativity This is the fourth and final episode of our Advent Marian Meditation series. In this podcast, we reflect on the Nativity.