Marianist Resources

Noble institution -- Full of grace -- Building excellence -- Winning traditions -- Ties that bind -- Measuring success -- World War II maps future -- Changing face of St. Mary's -- Grounded in history -- Passing the torch

Includes profiles of Brothers Eugene Paulin, SM, Aloysius Thein, SM, Francis Becker, SM, Joseph Rudolph, SM, and William Hamm, SM.

"... figures show that since [1852, the arrival of the first Marianist brothers in Texas], six hundred priests and Brothers of the Order have contributed 4,000 work-years to the service of higher education in San Antonio!" (page 16).

Dr. Missy Tobia, of St. Mary's University's Campus Ministry, introduces Ms. Melba Fisher, Co-Director of the Marianist Forum of St. Mary's, and Brother Robert Wood, Professor of History and University Archivist for St. Mary's University. Ms. Fisher, a lay Marianist, discusses the Marianist philosophy of service, of education as a means to serve others, and service in the context of spirituality. Brother Wood relates the history of the Society of Mary, as well as the Marianist imitation of Christ and Mary through service, rather than being served. 29 minutes.