St. Marcellin Champagnat founded the Marist Brothers in LaValla, a small hamlet in France in 1817. Over the years, numerous books have been written about St. Marcellin and his young companions who helped allow his Marist dream to become a lived reality. Generations of Marist Brothers and Lay Marists have continued to foster and build the Marist charism that was created by St. Marcellin and our early Marists. This book shares stories of several modern-day Marists who have profoundly impacted our Marist world.
My Earlier Books
A Marist Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Throughout the history of Christianity, many pilgrims have made sacred journeys to the Holy Land. In the summer of 2023, ten Marist Brothers made such a pilgrimage. This book contains the personal reflections and prayers from one of those pilgrims. This day-by-day description of this pilgrimage allows readers to grow in their understanding of the Holy Family. Many of the prayers shared throughout this book are reflections on some of our most sacred gospel stories. This book might also serve as a reference guide for anyone hoping to visit the Holy Land or for those who may simply wish to learn more about the land of where God once walked.
Walking with Mary
Throughout the history of Christianity, Mary has been a central figure in the story of Christ. From her willingness at the Annunciation to bear the Son of God to her embracing her crucified Son at the foot of the cross, she always remained faithful to her role as the mother of God. The author shares many personal reflections on the life of Mary, his sister in faith. The story is also told from the perspective of how Mary has impacted and continues to inspire the Marist Brothers religious community of which the author is a member. Many themes are explored in this book including images of Mary, places of Marial pilgrimage, reflections on aspects of Mary’s life as well as numerous Marist connections to their “Ordinary Resource.”
Never to Young to Change the World
2021 Catholic Media Association Book Awards
2nd Place Winner Pastoral Ministry – Youth and Young Adult Division
For young people trying to make sense of the world during the time of Covid-19 comes a book that inspires.
Never too Young to Change the World is a collection of inspiring true stories of how young heroes dramatically impacted the world through acts of kindness and their ability to overcome many challenges.
Read and be amazed and inspired by these young ambassadors of faith, hope and love such as:
- Ellen who volunteered in West Africa for two years and built a children’s library for children, who had no access to books.
- Opal who spent her vacations during college working with homeless children in Jamaica, West Indies.
- Newton who grew up in an orphanage and overcame incredible tragedies to become a successful chef and employer to many other young orphans.
Educators, youth ministers, campus ministers, parents and young people of all ages will be inspired by these children and teens as young as three who through their faith became witnesses to hope and love.
These stories prove that one person really can help to make the world a better place. It is the perfect book for anyone who may be questioning whether God is listening to the many needs of individuals during these times.
This book is the perfect gift to inspire a young person you know, teach and love.
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A Plan B Camino 2020
2021 Catholic Media Association Book Awards
1st Place Pilgrimages / Catholic Travel Category
This book touches on many themes around the ancient practice of Pilgrimage, which is a sacred journey that allows a pilgrim the opportunity to be transformed before returning to his or her world, bringing home the many graces and gifts received through the experience. This Spiritual Journey is about how the author went to Plan B to walk his Camino Pilgrimage during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic and possibly took the Journey he was meant to travel all along. The book contains many reflections on spiritual writings, poems and songs as well as a personal prayer journal of his fourteen day adventure and pilgrimage in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Purchase on amazon.com here.
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A must read for fellow pilgrims on their spiritual Journey or quest.
Some of the 5 Star Book Reviews from Amazon.com include:-
“ A true testament on a man’s journey and the crossroads he faces. I read it cover to cover in one evening. I just could not put it down
~ Anthony P
“I enjoyed reading about the author’s journey. You feel as if you are on the journey with him. You will learn a lot and even maybe cry along the way. I appreciate the author’s willingness to share his story.
~ Laura
Thank you for supporting the many young people that utilize the MBCE!
All proceeds from the sale of these books will support the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus, which is devoted to the work of Christian evangelization. At the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus, the presence of God is discovered in a new way by young people and adults alike. Hearts are touched, lives changed and “Jesus is made known and loved.” Founded and administered by the Marist Brothers, a Roman Catholic religious order established for the Christian education of youth with special concern for the poor and marginalized, the Center offers experiences of community, service, and spiritual formation in a setting of great natural beauty. The MBCE is a “sacred space” and holy ground, where God’s grace touches people in many different ways. It is “home” to over 5000 young people annually who attend retreats, service opportunities as well as special needs camps during the summer months.
To learn more about the MBCE, visit their website www.maristbrotherscenter.org