A short, easy-to-read biography of John Baptist de La Salle, appropriate for new students, faculty, and others.
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A slightly longer recent biography is “The Teacher’s Saint”
This is a short biography of the Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, written by a former Assistant Superior General for students and others new to the Lasallian world. The booklet is an excellent introduction to De La Salle for new students, faculty members, and associates of the Brothers.
(1980; 45 pp.)
Author: Br. Leo Kirby, FSC
Publisher: Christian Brothers Conference – Lasallian Region of North America.
The office 2015 Rule of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (English).
This is the story of three General Chapters of the Brothers of the Christian Schools by someone who attended and participated in all of them (1966, 1976, 1986) and whose observations provide both the factual, contextual, and personal outlines of the experience.
The Indivisa Database is provided by the International Association of Lasallian Universities to make information available about every degree program from Lasallian colleges and universities around the world.
This short illustrated version of the life story of St. John Baptist de La Salle is appealing for all ages, especially young people. The drawings are well done, the story is dramatic, and major components of De La Salle’s life are well covered.
This Lasallian prayer book includes morning prayers, evening prayers, and Mass prayers for all the current (2016) Lasallian feast days, Saints, and Blesseds, along with brief biographies and artwork.
This set of three volumes covers a wide variety of terms, themes, and topics found in the writings of John Baptist de La Salle and his spirituality. Each of the terms, themes, or topics is covered extensively, with solid references to De La Salle’s own writings across his entire corpus or written works. They were published between 1992 and 1997 and consist of 99 articles.
The 33 themes in this VOLUME 2 are arranged alphabetically, starting with the theme of “BROTHER’S DRESS” and ending with the theme of “WORLD AND RELATIONS WITH THE WORLD.”
LINKS to the individual articles for VOLUME 2 may be found below.
Date of Publication: 1995
Publisher: BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 476, Via Aurelia – CP 9099 Aurelio – 00165 Roma Italy
The printed volumes are available from Mr. Abraham Tesfai at the Generalate in Rome (atesfai@lasalle.org)
Meditations for the Time of Retreat: A Lasallian Home Retreat, by Brother Vincent Pelletier, FSC, offers a home-
The hardback version is available HERE.
HERE is a short video introduction to the Meditations for the Time of Retreat.
A series of contemporary Lasallian topics and themes, presented in an attractive, colorful magazine-style format.
A collection of the 150 extant letters of St. John Baptist de La Salle, addressed to Brothers, members of his family, religious of other communities, and lay persons. Extensive commentary and historical context is included for all the letters.
A three-volume set of books that provide the most comprehensive biography of St. John Baptist de La Salle that we have.
This is a collection of the annual Pastoral Letters from Br. Alvaro Rodriguez Echeverria, FSC, during his years as Superior General of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (2000-2014).
The book may be purchased via the link below. The PDF of the book may be downloaded HERE. (9 MB)
This is a collection of the annual Pastoral Letters from Br. John Johnston, FSC, during his years as Superior General of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (1986-2000).
The book may be purchased via the link below. The PDF of the book may be downloaded HERE. (12 MB)