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
Our Marianist HeritageJoseph Stefanelli, SM, discusses Father Chaminade’s spirituality, its scriptural and historical underpinnings, Mary and some of her titles, and the concept of community within the institute and within the Church as a whole. |
$10.00 | |
Virtues for MissionFather Lackner’s title, Virtues for Mission, sets the reader on the path of seeking spiritual development for a reason: to prepare oneself to be an active participant in the Christian mission, to be purposeful, to have a goal. |
$10.00 | |
Manual of Marianist SpiritualityWhen people call the NACMS office to ask for a good introduction to the essential elements of Marianist Spirituality, this is the book we recommend. |
$10.00 | |
Growing in the Virtues of JesusFather Hakenewerth guides us on a journey of inner-peace and a union with Jesus, enabling us to face life in a Christ-oriented manner. |
$13.00 | |
Modern Technology and the Five SilencesIn our increasingly wired world, how do we carve out time for silence, especially for those born after the development of the Internet, those who have always had technology at their fingertips? Kay Stone, as part of MSP 2.0, examines the pros and cons of our accelerated world of digital gadgets and provides practical guidance for moments of unplugging to enter into the silent and sacred. |
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White Privilege Through the Lenses of the Five Silences and Marianist MindfulnessMaureen Hoock, as part of MSP 2.0, looks at “white privilege” as it relates to the culture of the United States. She uses Blessed Chaminade’s Five Silences and Marianist mindfulness as avenues to draw one to greater empathy and understanding for the need for a true discipleship of equals in modern culture. |
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Table Story: The Five Silences and the Olson Circumplex ModelBeth Garascia, as part of MSP 2.0, shares the importance of "silence of words" and "silence of passions" as they relate to family dynamics. Key to her understanding of Chaminade's Five Silences is her reflection on a special table and the family memories that occurred around it. |
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Holy Silence and Contemplative ListeningMarg Van Herk-Paradis, as part of MSP 2.0, has crafted a model to examine Blessed Chaminade’s Five Silences. Of interest to Van Herk-Paradis is the circular nature of the Silences and the interplay between “stance” and "spirit.” Special emphasis is placed on those who minister to the People of God. |
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Habits for the Journey: A Mystical and Political Spirituality for Small Christian Communities"Habits for the Journey" presents a spirituality for Small Christian Communities. |
$14.00 | |
Great Design of God's Love"The Great Design" guides its readers through many facets of the Marianist charism, while encouraging us to be missionaries of good works in the name of Jesus and Mary. |
$11.00 |