This is a groundbreaking document on Marist Spirituality from the tradition of St. Marcellin Champagnat.

This text will help in appreciating more fully the important role that Marist laity play today in the life of the Institute and Church and the responsibility they share with brothers for living the charism and furthering the ministry that came into our Church through Saint Marcellin Champagnat. Its content is also based on the everyday lived experience of Marist laymen and women from throughout the world.

Who was Saint Marcellin Champagnat? We know that he was a priest of the Society of Mary, and the founder of its Little Brothers of Mary, recognized worldwide today as the Institute of the Marist Brothers. Yes, he was all of those things, but he was also so much more. This book sets out to uncover the message that his life and mission hold for us today.

Keep up to date on the events happening in the greater Marist world. Read up on news and articles from around the world. We also have electronic copies of the letters and correspondence of St. Marcellin Champagnat, as well as lots of art work and images from our Marist history. You can learn more about the history of the Institute as well and the issues we as Marists face today.

The Marist Adventure Retreats Program serves both faith-based and non-sectarian organizations. The retreats strive to aid in the formation of personal values by creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. Participants are asked to draw on their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive abilities. During the retreats, participants are provided with activities and challenges that serve as metaphors for real-life issues and growth opportunities for participants.

The Marist Brothers Retreat House, covering 120 acres off the Hudson River, provides a welcoming place for young people to celebrate and develop their spiritual lives. The Marist Brothers Retreat House is the ideal site for your youth retreat programs, leadership conferences and evangelization ministries. Located in Esopus, New York, the Marist Brothers Retreat House rests on a sprawling campus of wooded fields and century-old buildings.

MYAM is a ministry of the Marist Brothers Province of New Zealand. MYAM was born out of the concern that Marist Brothers can so easily lose touch with young people after they leave college. MYAM's aim is to make and maintain contact with young people, namely young adults from Marist schools and the wider community.

The Mid-Hudson Valley Camp is committed to serving the neediest of people, providing them with a safe environment of acceptance and respect. They cater to the needs of the campers, most who continue to return each year for a harmonious and fun week of friendship, laughter, and leisure.

"The Noble Mind Project" is dedicated to carrying on the work of Br. Eugene Trzecieski. Br. Eugene spent almost six decades enlightening the minds and souls of thousands of students. Some of his students are now working to digitize all of his works. Some of the works are a more decidedly difficult read than others, but all of them have influenced his students forever. As Brother Eugene always says, "A mind made noble leads a noble life."

USCCB is the official organization for the Catholic bishops of the USA. Their website includes statements on many issues and complete texts of the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For questions about the church in the US the USCCB is the place to find the answer.

Mass Times is a nationwide ministry to traveling Catholics. They provide information on the location of nearby churches and the times of Masses, adoration, confession and devotions on weekends, weekdays and holy days. The languages of the services and information on wheelchair access are also included. This service is free of charge.

The official web site of the Universal Church. This is the place for official statements from the Pope or to explore the online documents or the Church. You can take a virtual tour of Vatican City or explore online galleries of the Vatican museums.

Grace Before Meals is centered on one fundamental concept: the simple act of creating and sharing a meal can strengthen all kinds of relationships. Founded by Fr. Leo Patalinghug in 2003, Grace Before Meals has grown from a simple idea to a worldwide movement, producing a book, blog and even a pilot for a TV show endorsed by PBS.

The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry participates in the mission of the Catholic Church by advocating for and supporting Catholic youth ministry on the national, diocesan, and local level.

Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS), established in 1963, is a non-profit membership organization of 200 domestic and international volunteer and lay mission programs. Currently, more than 10,000 volunteers and lay missioners serve in these programs throughout the U.S. and in 108 other countries.

What’s your path? Let The Catholic Religious Vocation Network help you explore!

Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and disadvantaged outside the country. The fundamental motivating force in all activities of CRS is the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it pertains to the alleviation of human suffering, the development of people and the fostering of charity and justice in the world. CRS provides direct aid to the poor, and involves people in their own development, helping them to realize their potential. And CRS educates the people of the United States to fulfill their moral responsibilities toward our brothers and sisters around the world by helping the poor, working to remove the causes of poverty, and promoting social justice.

Catholic Charities USA is a membership organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. By providing leadership, technical assistance, training, and other resources, the national office enables local agencies to better devote their own resources to serving their communities. Catholic Charities USA promotes innovative strategies that address human needs and social injustices.

RCNet is a leading Catholic Portal to the Internet. They host Catholic content, provide directories and links to many helpful websites and organizations, and host home pages and domains for parishes and organizations.

Got a minute - or three? Loyola Press offers daily inspirations that take less than a minute to read. The site also offers a three minute retreat, an online community and brief articles and activities to help you to better understand the Catholic faith.

Online Ministries sponsored by Creighton University offers daily prayers and retreats, plus dozens of other resources to help spiritual growth.

Subtitled "spiritual practices for the human being," the Spirituality and Health website for all faiths offers a variety of resources including "e-courses" where subscribers can receive input from a variety of religious traditions. Resources are also provided for the different liturgical seasons and there are suggested spiritual poems, readings and actions for each day.

Sponsored by YOUTHFRONT, "Sacred Gateway" invites you to spend ten minutes in prayer as you sit in front of your computer. Prayer is scripture-based and on-screen guidance is provided to help you to focus and center on the presence of God.

The National Catholic Weekly Newspaper.

AmericanCatholic.org, home of the online editions of St. Anthony Messenger, Catholic Update, Millennium Monthly, Youth Update, Scripture From Scratch and other Catholic features, is a service of St. Anthony Messenger Press and Franciscan Communications, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.

Disciples Now is a web-based ministry for youth focused on the traditions, life, and mission of the Catholic faith community. As an informational resource, Disciples Now provides opportunities to learn, to discuss, and to celebrate the challenges of discipleship in the context of daily life.

Catholic Online gives the largest and broadest population of Catholics worldwide easy access to comprehensive, educational and timely information about Catholicism, and provides a range of easy methods to integrate their faith into their daily lives. The mission of Catholic Online (COL) is to accurately represent the Catholic religion: its’ “past” and present. Today, Catholic Online provides over five million pages of content including the largest online historical and biblical database about the Catholic Church and comprehensive information about over 7,000 Catholic saints and comprehensive online scriptures from all books of the Old and New Testament.

U.S. Catholic is a religious general-interest magazine . U.S. Catholic does not claim to have all the answers but is committed to voicing and raising the questions with which American Catholics grapple.

Busted Halo, "an online magazine for spiritual seekers," offers many articles of interest for young adults. There are also a variety of resources available for college students. First year college students can benefit from the "Freshman Survival Guide."

"Rock the Vote" offers online voter registration and suggested activities to get others to vote. Away at college? "Rock the Vote" also offers information on how to obtain an absentee ballot. And don't miss the music videos from famous artists who collaborate with "Rock the Vote."

Like video games? Have a socially conscious mind? Then check out Games for Change for a virtual experience of homelessness and deportation or to "raise" a family in Haiti. You can also be a farmer in a developing country - and much more.