Sharing Our Marianist Stories
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSharing Our Marianist Stories is a podcast that examines the lived experiences of individuals within the Marianist Family who are asked to share about their journey with the Marianist Family and how the Marianist Charism has impacted their life. On occasion individuals may share about specific events or topics that are pertinent to Marianist History and Spirituality. This podcast also offers the opportunity for periodic reflection relevant to liturgical seasons within the Catholic Church.
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A Presidential Transition: Tom Mengler and Winston Erevelles
April 12, 2024 15:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn June 2024 Tom Mengler will conclude twelve years of serving as the President of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas and Winston Erevelles will begin his tenure as the University’s President. This episode provides a brief inside look into their lives. They each share how they came to the Marianist Family, how the Charism has impacted their lives, how they have seen the Charism at work through their work and leadership at St. Mary’s and the significance of Marianist Universities ami...
The Vow of Stability: Al Prendergast and Sr. Laura Leming, FMI
March 28, 2024 16:58 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBAl Prendergast has been a Lay Marianist since he took the vow of stability in 1970. Sr. Laura Leming, FMI made first vows as a Marianist Sister in 1978 and, later, also took the vow of stability. They each participated in MSP 2.0 in 2019-2020 which focused on the topic of “Marianist Stability: Rooted Presence.” In this episode, Al and Sr. Laura share their historical and sociological research on the vow of stability and reflect on what this vow has meant in their lives. Their stories can sig...
Facilitating Connections: Meghann Naveau and Nancy Woeste
March 15, 2024 19:14 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBMeghann Naveau and Nancy Woeste are Lay Marianists serving on the Dayton Marianist Family Council and have been part of the Queen of Apostles Community (or QAC) which transitioned from a non-territorial Marianist parish to a Lay Community on January 1, 2024. They share about their experiences of serving on the temporalities committee of the Dayton Marianist Family Council and how that engagement positioned them to help the Marianist Family respond to needs within the City of Dayton. They als...
Forming the Formators - The Nazareth Program: Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI
February 09, 2024 15:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBSr. Nicole Trahan, FMI professed first vows of June of 2008 and serves as the Vocation Director for the Daughters of Mary Immaculate amongst many other professional roles. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Sr. Nicole shares about her experience in Nairobi, Kenya as a participant in the Nazareth Program, a formation program for emerging formators within the Marianist Family. After giving a brief framework of the program itself, Sr. Nicole describes the dynamic of community th...
The Responsibility of Stewardship: Jon Watase and Laura Koonce
January 26, 2024 19:15 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBLaura Koonce and Jon Watase are two staff members at Saint Louis School in Hawaii, a Marianist school serving boys in kindergarten through twelfth grade. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories they share about the impact of the agricultural program that Jon helped establish, how their lives have been impacted by the Marianist Family, and their experience of the 2023 Lay Marianist Assembly in St. Louis. Their insights about 'Āina-Based Learning in relation with the agricultural prog...
Where the Heart Is: Ann Mueller
January 12, 2024 18:57 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBAnn Mueller has been connected to the Marianist Family since 1988 when she began working for the Society of Mary’s Province of St. Louis. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Ann gives an insider’s view of what it’s like to work for the Society of Mary. She shares how her work with the Society of Mary impacted her spiritual life and reflects on the experience of working for the Marianists before and after the merger of provinces in 2002, which resulted in the inauguration of t...
The Impact of Marianist PULSE: Abby Shahady, Ani Artero, and Dominic Sanfilippo
December 08, 2023 20:20 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBMarianist PULSE, a postgraduate year of professional non-profit service rooted in the Marianist Charism, has had an impact on numerous individuals and communities. In this episode, Abby Shahady, Ani Artero, and Dominic Sanfilippo share their stories of discerning, engaging in and completing a year of service with Marianist PULSE. Each of these PULSE alums share the impact the program had on their engagement with the Marianist Family, their sense of their vocation, and their personal growth. ...
A Series of Small Steps: Bro. Mark Motz, SM and Sr. Rose Rucoba, FMI
November 10, 2023 17:43 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBThe Catholic Church’s annual celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week, during the first week of November, promotes and celebrates vowed religious life. In recognition of this celebration, Bro. Mark Motz, SM and Sr. Rose Rucoba, FMI share their stories of discerning and living vowed religious life within the Marianist Family. Their stories highlight significant influences in their discernment journeys, the blessings and challenges of vowed religious life, their current ministries, and ...
Expecting Excellence: Bro. Bob Moriarty, SM
October 27, 2023 16:03 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBBro. Bob Moriarty, SM has been professed with the Society of Mary for over sixty years and now lives in community in Philadelphia, PA. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Bro. Bob shares about his journey with the Society of Mary, professional experience in parish ministry, vision for the Marianist Family in parishes, and The Best of Quest, a resource he developed that NACMS has published. Learn more about Bro. Bob and how the mantra of “expecting excellence” has impacted his...
Sharing from the Heart: Jeri Albright and Marceta Reilly
October 13, 2023 16:57 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBMarceta Reilly has a long tenure of familiarity and engagement with the Marianist Family. Jeri Albright came to know the Marianists as a result of her friendship with Marceta. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Jeri and Marceta share their experience as Lay Marianists living near Topeka, Kansas, where there aren’t many Marianists. Marceta and Jeri share the origin story of the Harvest Prayer Marianist Lay Community, the impact the community has had on their lives, and the co...
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative Celebrates Twenty-Five Years: Present and Future
September 22, 2023 15:12 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBIn celebration of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative’s (MSJC) 25th Anniversary, Sarah Gray moderated a panel of current volunteers serving on the MSJC’s Issue Teams. Maureen O’Rourke (Racial Justice Team), Ish Ruiz (LGBTQ+ Initiative Team), and Julia Love (Adele Social Justice Team) share their passion for social justice, the MSJC’s impact, and their hopes for the future of the MSJC. This episode compliments our previous episode that explored the MSJC’s origins and history. All ...
What We Gave Them Lives On: Bro. Jesse O'Neill, SM
September 08, 2023 12:38 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBBro. Jesse O'Neill, SM has been a Marianist Brother for over 25 years and is the Assistant for Education on the Provincial Council for the Society of Mary. In this episode, Bro. Jesse shares about his first exposure and discernment with the Marianists. He gives a glimpse into his role on the Provincial Council and a few of the programs and institutions within the Office of Education including Mother Seton Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, the Marianist EXCEL Program, and Mary's Lead. Bro. Jess...
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative Celebrates Twenty-Five Years: Founding and History
July 28, 2023 18:01 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThis special episode is a joint production between NACMS and the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC) who is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. This podcast is a recording of a Zoom conversation that took place between MSJC Director Sarah Gray and three people who were present at MSJC's foundation: Sr. Leanne Jablonski, FMI; Jim Vogt; and Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM. These three Marianists reflect on the origins of MSJC, its accomplishments over the years, and how it has been a m...
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative's Twenty Five Years
July 28, 2023 18:01 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThis special episode is a joint production between NACMS and the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC) who is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. This podcast is a recording of a Zoom conversation that took place between MSJC Director Sarah Gray and three people who were present at MSJC's foundation: Sr. Leanne Jablonski, FMI; Jim Vogt; and Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM. These three Marianists reflect on the origins of MSJC, its accomplishments over the years, and how it has been a m...
Looking Back In Gratitude: Gabby Bibeau and Patti Gehred
June 09, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode, Patti and Gabby interview each other about their time at NACMS as they prepare to transition to new endeavors: retirement for Patti and PhD work for Gabby. Tune in to hear them share about highlights from their NACMS career, which Founder inspires them the most, and their future plans. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS. Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, p...
The Marianist Saints: Bro. David Betz, SM
April 10, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Gabby Bibeau sits down with Brother David Betz to talk about his role as the promoter of the Marianist Saints in the United States. They talk about who are the Marianist religious and lay people on the path to sainthood, the process of canonization, and the possibility of a US-born Marianist having their cause introduced. Want to learn more about the Marianists on the way to sainthood? Here's some resources below to get you started. To read...
The Bedrock of Marianist Studies: The NACMS Library
March 06, 2023 18:44 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBPatti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau are excited to share this interview with Brother Andrew Kosmowski and Teresa Trimboli, who are the very talented (and very hard working!) librarians at NACMS. Listen to them talk about the history of the library, its importance for Marianist studies, and share some fun facts about rare items in the collection. Send your reference questions to Brother Andrew or Teresa by emailing them: [email protected] and [email protected]. Follow the North American ...
Our Marianist Presence: Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth, SM
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBPatti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau are excited to share this interview with Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth that follows up on a previous podcast episode with Rob Brodrick, which heavily featured this quote by Fr. Quentin: "The quality of our presence is more important than our work." Fr. Quentin elaborates more on this quote in this episode, as well as touching on what Marianist presence is and how it is articulated by Fr. Chaminade. You can find Fr. Quentin's book "A Manual of Marianist Spirituality" ...
Seventh Station of Easter: Touching the Body of Christ
May 28, 2022 11:02 - 5 minutes - 8.08 MBIn line with the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, 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. Tune in each Saturday in Easter for a new Station and accompanying reflection. We hope these reflections will guide us in our journey into the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and our relationship with Him. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studi...
Sixth Station of Easter: Belonging to the Risen Jesus as the Branches Belong to the Vine
May 21, 2022 10:59 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBIn line with the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, 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. Tune in each Saturday in Easter for a new Station and accompanying reflection. We hope these reflections will guide us in our journey into the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and our relationship with Him. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studi...
Fifth Station of Easter: Meeting the Risen Jesus on the Shore
May 14, 2022 17:24 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBIn line with the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, 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. Tune in each Saturday in Easter for a new Station and accompanying reflection. We hope these reflections will guide us in our journey into the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and our relationship with Him. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studi...
Fourth Station of Easter: Listening to the Voice of the Good Shepherd
May 08, 2022 01:37 - 5 minutes - 8.13 MBIn line with the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, 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. Tune in each Saturday in Easter for a new Station and accompanying reflection. We hope these reflections will guide us in our journey into the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and our relationship with Him. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studi...
Third Station of Easter: Meeting the Risen Jesus in the Upper Room
April 30, 2022 14:27 - 7 minutes - 10 MBIn line with the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, 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. Tune in each Saturday in Easter for a new Station and accompanying reflection. We hope these reflections will guide us in our journey into the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and our relationship with Him. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studi...
Second Station of Easter: Meeting the Risen Jesus on the Road to Emmaus
April 23, 2022 23:49 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBIn line with the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, 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. Tune in each Saturday in Easter for a new Station and accompanying reflection. We hope these reflections will guide us in our journey into the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and our relationship with Him. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studi...
First Station of Easter: Meeting the Risen Jesus in the Garden
April 16, 2022 17:53 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBIn line with the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, 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. Tune in each Saturday in Easter for a new Station and accompanying reflection. We hope these reflections will guide us in our journey into the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and our relationship with Him. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studi...
The Quality of Our Presence: Rob Brodrick, MLC-NA National Director Untitled
March 30, 2022 20:20 - 24 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau discuss an interview Gabby did with Rob Brodrick, who is a lay Marianist and the newly hired National Director of the Marianist Lay Community of North America (MLC-NA). Rob talks about his experience starting a residential lay Marianist community in Dayton, which eventually morphed into the Mission of Mary Cooperative, as well as how he lives the Marianist charism in his daily life as a lay person and in his new role with MLC-NA. To learn more...
The Quality of Our Presence: Rob Brodrick, MLC-NA National Director
March 30, 2022 20:20 - 24 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau discuss an interview Gabby did with Rob Brodrick, who is a lay Marianist and the newly hired National Director of the Marianist Lay Community of North America (MLC-NA). Rob talks about his experience starting a residential lay Marianist community in Dayton, which eventually morphed into the Mission of Mary Cooperative, as well as how he lives the Marianist charism in his daily life as a lay person and in his new role with MLC-NA. To learn more...
Finding God in Photography: Bro. John Lemker, SM
November 14, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode, Patti and Sr. Gabby share an interview they did with Marianist artist and photographer Brother John Lemker. Bro. John just completed 70 years of profession as a Marianist, and much of his religious life has been filled with his greatest passions: faith, science, and photography. We talk to Bro. John about his photography, how he finds God--the "original artist"--in nature, and how he combines faith, science, and art in the work he does. You don't want to miss it! To learn m...
Courage in the Face of Fear: Reading Marie Therese's Self OfferingCourage in the Face of Fear: Reading Marie Therese's Self Offering
June 07, 2021 08:15 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, Patti and Sr. Gabby discuss one of the few writings we have by Marie Therese: an act of self-offering she wrote to God in 1797, signed in her own blood. This document details how Marie Therese offered herself as a "victim in expiation of the crimes of the Revolution." We talk about what this self-offering meant, what the crimes of the Revolution were, and how, despite Marie Therese's courage and (seeming) fearlessness, she actually struggled a great deal with anxiety and sel...
Courage in the Face of Fear: Reading Marie Therese's Self Offering
June 07, 2021 08:15 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, Patti and Sr. Gabby discuss one of the few writings we have by Marie Therese: an act of self-offering she wrote to God in 1797, signed in her own blood. This document details how Marie Therese offered herself as a "victim in expiation of the crimes of the Revolution." We talk about what this self-offering meant, what the crimes of the Revolution were, and how, despite Marie Therese's courage and (seeming) fearlessness, she actually struggled a great deal with anxiety and sel...
"We are All Missionaries:" Reading Chaminade's Letter of 1839
April 13, 2021 08:08 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, Patti Gehred and Sr. Gabby Bibeau discuss the most famous and most important letter in Marianist history: Father Chaminade's Letter to the Retreat Masters of 1839. In this letter, Chaminade lays out exactly what it means to be Marianist, especially the importance of Mary and her power to defeat evil, as well as our call to be missionaries. You don't want to miss this one! If you want to read the entire letter (and we recommend you do!) you can find the full PDF for free he...
"Does Your Cow Give Milk?" A Deep Dive into One of Adele's Letters
February 21, 2021 21:18 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBIn an episode that is a bit of a departure from the usual format, Patti and Sr. Gabby discuss one of Blessed Adele's letters, which was written to a Marianist sister who was the director of one of the community's houses in 1825. This letter is a great window into the final years of Adele's life and the strength of her leadership. Patti and Sr. Gabby discuss the challenges the Marianist Sisters faced at this time, the tensions that existed between the Sisters and Father Chaminade, and the hum...
We're All in This Together: the Marianist Sisters Vocation Fund (Matt Meyers and Linda Zappacosta)
November 18, 2020 09:33 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, Lay Marianists Matt Meyers and Linda Zappacosta share the story of how they helped start the Marianist Sisters Vocation Fund, which is a group of Marianist brothers, sisters, and laity who raise funds to offset the college debt of women entering the Marianist Sisters. They share about how they came to know that student debt was an obstacle to women discerning with the Sisters, how they were able to put their heads together to find a solution to the problem, and they also ref...
Beatification Memories: Interviews Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Chaminade's Beatification
October 07, 2020 19:23 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBOn September 3rd, 2000, Father Chaminade was Beatified along with five other holy people during a Mass in St. Peter's Square. Pope St. John Paul II was the presider, and he noted that Blessed Chaminade was an "apostle of the laity." In this podcast, we interviewed six different people who were at the Beatification and the events surrounding it. Each of them provides their own perspective on that experience, as well as the legacy of Chaminade officially being named "Blessed." Follow the Nort...
Commitment to Community: Ann Hirt and Carol Ramey
September 09, 2020 07:41 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBLay Marianists Carol Ramey and Ann Hirt originally met as undergraduate students at the University of Dayton in the 1960s, where they both became involved in the UD Sodality. After graduating, both of them joined the Marianist Visitation State Community, where they have been members for over 50 years. In this podcast, they reflect on how their friendship, their Marianist commitment, and relationship with Mary has sustained them for the past 50 years. Carol Ramey was also the previous directo...
Once a Missionary, Always a Missionary: Sister Columba Yu, FMI
June 10, 2020 09:22 - 25 minutes - 22.8 MBSister Columba is a Marianist Sister from South Korea who has spent the last 13 years of her life as a missionary in India. She was among the original 4 Marianist Sisters who went to India in 2006 to begin a community of Marianist Sisters there. The Sisters live in Ranchi in the northern part of India where they do a variety of ministries including healthcare work and job training for women. Sr. Gabby interviewed Sr. Columba in December while she was visiting the United States. In this podca...
Wisdom from Our Founders for this Time of Pandemic
May 04, 2020 07:52 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this "socially distanced" episode of the podcast, Patti Gehred interviews Sister Gabby Bibeau about an article she wrote for the NACMS website on the parallels between the current COVID crisis and the Founders' own experiences of crisis during the French Revolution and experiences of illness. In particular, the focus is what we can learn from our Marianist Founders about how to approach the current pandemic by growing in the virtues of faith, hope, and love. You can read her article on ...
Responding to God's Invitation: Brother Tom Redmond on Spiritual Direction
February 03, 2020 14:24 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBMarianist Brother Tom Redmond is a staff member at NACMS. He has been working for the past several years to adapt the Spirit of Saragossa Retreat--which has traditionally been a 30 day retreat centered on Marianist spirituality, Mary, and the Founders--into a retreat that people can do in their daily life. A major component of the retreat is meeting with a spiritual director. In this podcast, Patti Gehred talks to Bro. Tom about spiritual direction. What is it? Why is it important? How is it...
The Nativity (Advent Marian Meditation)
December 22, 2019 10:22 - 10 minutes - 12.1 MBThis is the fourth and final episode of our Advent Marian Meditation series. In this podcast, we reflect on the Nativity. We invite you to take some time away from the busy-ness of shopping and Christmas parties to reflect on the mystery we celebrate: God becoming flesh and dwelling among us, all through the cooperation of a young woman. Our regular podcast of stories shared by Marianists will continue after the new year. Host: Sr. Gabby Bibeau, FMIScripture Reading: Bro. Tom Redmond, SM ...
The Visitation (Advent Marian Meditations)
December 15, 2019 08:58 - 9 minutes - 10.3 MBThis is our third episode of our Advent Marian Meditation series. In this podcast, we reflect on the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. Our regular podcast of stories shared by Marianists will continue after the new year. Host: Sr. Gabby Bibeau, FMIScripture Reading: Bro. Tom Redmond, SM The reflection on Scripture was taken from a 2012 circular letter from Sister Franca Zonta, FMI, Superior General of the Marianist Sisters. Music Credits (in order):"Emmanuel" by Jon Sayles"Goodnight Es...
The Immaculate Conception (Advent Marian Meditation)
December 08, 2019 20:51 - 9 minutes - 9.32 MBThis podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer on the Immaculate Conception. Host: Sr. Gabby Bibeau, FMIScripture Reading: Bro. Tom Redmond, SM The reflection on Scripture was taken from an essay in the monograph "The Promised Woman" by Brother Larry Cada, SM Closing Prayer by Fr. Paul Landolfi, SM in the book "Until Christ Be Formed in You" Music Credits (in order):"Emmanuel" by Jon Sayles"The Curious Roe" by Axletree"F...
The Annunciation (Advent Marian Meditation)
December 01, 2019 13:02 - 9 minutes - 9.97 MBEach week of Advent we will be releasing short podcasts that are meditations on one aspect of Mary's life related to Advent. This is the first episode of our Advent Marian Meditations, and it is about the Annunciation. We hope you can pray with this podcast, perhaps as a new prayer practice for Advent. This podcast features a Scripture reading, reflection questions, and soothing music to lead you deeper into prayer. Our regular podcast of stories shared by Marianists will continue after the...
Embracing Marianist Life and Service: Maureen O'Rourke
November 01, 2019 19:30 - 21 minutes - 20.8 MBLay Marianist Maureen O'Rourke reflects on how she embraced her Marianist identity and call to serve her neighborhood. She talks about the Marianist PULSE volunteer program that she directs, how the Marianist Family has become part of her marriage, and she shares about the various Marianists who have played an important role in her life. For more information about the Marianist PULSE program, visit marianist.com/PULSE Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and ...
Embracing Marianist Life and Service (Maureen O'Rourke)
November 01, 2019 19:30 - 21 minutes - 20.8 MBLay Marianist Maureen O'Rourke reflects on how she embraced her Marianist identity and call to serve her neighborhood. She talks about the Marianist PULSE volunteer program that she directs, how the Marianist Family has become part of her marriage, and she shares about the various Marianists who have played an important role in her life. For more information about the Marianist PULSE program, visit marianist.com/PULSE Interviewed by: Sr. Gabby Bibeau, FMIHosted by: Patti Gehred and Sr. Gab...
Finding Family Far From Home: Jessica González Uhlig
October 04, 2019 14:31 - 14 minutes - 15.3 MBLay Marianist Jessica González Uhlig is originally from Puerto Rico. She grew up knowing members of the Marianist Family but didn't fully know what it meant to be Marianist until she attended the University of Dayton. Now she helps with the formation of Marianist Educational Associates at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. Listen to this episode to hear Jessica share some reflections about what the Marianist Family has meant to her in her personal, professional, and spiritual life. Or...
The Five Silences and Marianist Mindfulness (MSP 2.0 Participants)
June 04, 2019 12:12 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBSome 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. Hear a project that interests you? You can see the projects from these participants and others posted on our new website at https://nacms.org/msp-20-past-projects. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS. Visit our website for access to a...
Lent Meditation 4: Three O'Clock Prayer Guided Meditation
April 17, 2019 09:16 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBMost of us Marianists have heard of the Three O'Clock prayer, and many pray it every day. But have you ever paused to meditate on its significance? This last Lenten Meditation is a guided meditation on the Three O'Clock Prayer that transports you to the foot of the Cross with Mary. This podcast would be a great way to pray through Good Friday and the Triduum. You will never pray the Three O'Clock Prayer in the same way again. Produced by: Sr. Gabby Bibeau, FMIThree O'Clock Prayer read by Br...
Lent Meditation 3: Confidence in God
April 05, 2019 11:41 - 9 minutes - 9.8 MBThis is the third episode of our Lenten series of meditations. This episode's theme is Faith and Confidence in God. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS. Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more. Hosted and produced by Gabby Bibeau, FMI from the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). Scripture read by Tom Redmond, SM. Music featured in this epi...
Lenten Meditation 2: The Transfiguration
March 19, 2019 15:10 - 7 minutes - 9.14 MBThis is our second episode of our Lenten series of meditations. This episode's theme is the Transfiguration of Jesus and our call to become like Jesus. Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS. Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more. Hosted and produced by Gabby Bibeau, FMI from the North American Center for Marianist Studies. Scripture read by Tom Redmond, SM ...
Lent Meditation 1: Praying with Jesus in the Desert
March 06, 2019 10:49 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MBSimilar to our popular Advent series of podcasts, this is the first in a series of podcasts that are meditations for Lent. Every other week we will release one podcast that features a Scripture reading, Marianist reading, and guided reflection, all related to a Lenten theme. This episode's theme is Praying with Jesus in the Desert. We hope these podcasts can supplement your life of prayer, fasting, and service this Lent. Sit back, relax, and enjoy spending time with your God. Follow the No...