Sacred Scripture in the Spirituality of Saint John Baptist de La Salle
This work examines the relationship between Sacred Scripture and St. John Baptist de La Salle’s unique spirituality.
Berulle and the French School: Selected Writings
John Baptist de La Salle was a man of his times. This work provides the cultural and religious environment and major figures that influenced his life.
De La Salle: A City Saint and the Liberation of the Poor Through Education
The most recent and most comprehensive biography of John Baptist de La Salle in English by Br. Alfred Calcutt, FSC.
This work is an impressive biography that provides many contextual details about De La Salle’s time, and significant mini-biographies of many of those who were part of De La Salle’s life. If there is information in English on something related to John Baptist de La Salle, it would be found in this book.
For those who would like a PDF copy of the book, HERE is the link. (10 MB)
The History of the Institute
A five-volume, contemporary, well-written work that covers the history of the Institute from its foundations until the mid-20th century.
An Educator and a Saint at Grips with the Society of His Time: John Baptist de La Salle (1651-1718)
A very accessible orientation to the seventeenth-century France in which the Lasallian Educational Movement had its origins.
The Pastoral Letters of Br. John Johnson, FSC
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)
The Pastoral Letters of Br. Alvaro Rodriguez Echeverria, FSC
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)
Cahiers Lasalliens
A scholarly series of books and original texts, begun in 1956 and continuing into today, whereby significant Lasallian works and studies are made available for general distribution within the Lasallian world.
Cahiers Lasalliens 61 – The Conduct of Schools: A Contextual Approach
A scholarly historical context by Br. Leon Lauraire, FSC, of the classic work, “The Conduct of Christian Schools.”
Cahiers Lasalliens 62 – The Conduct of Schools: A Pedagogical Approach
A scholarly pedagogical analysis by Leon Lauraire, FSC, of the classic work, “The Conduct of Christian Schools.”
Cahiers Lasalliens 63 – The Conduct of Schools: A Comparative Approach
A scholarly comparative analysis by Leon Lauraire, FSC, of the classic work, “The Conduct of Christian Schools.”
Cahiers Lasalliens 67 – The Conduct of Schools: Texts, Studies, Documents.
A scholarly diachronic analysis by Leon Lauraire, FSC, of the classic work, “The Conduct of Christian Schools.”
Lasallian Studies
These are historical and thematic studies regarding St. John Baptist de La Salle, his catechesis, pedagogy, and spirituality.
The Bulletin
A series of contemporary Lasallian topics and themes, presented in an attractive, colorful magazine-style format.
Intercom
An international Lasallian magazine that focuses on the worldwide Lasallian family, addressing topics of international significance in the Lasallian world.
2015 RULE of the Brothers
The office 2015 Rule of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (English).
Directories & Guides for Various Roles and Areas
Official directories and guides for various areas of responsibility in the governance of the Institute.
Meditations of John Baptist De La Salle
The collection of 208 meditations by St. John Baptist de La Salle, each in three parts, that cover a wide range of topics, saints, feast days, and matters directly related to the education of youth. It’s focus is on the person of the teacher and the spiritual dimensions of an educator’s vocation. It is an inspiring guidepost to anyone in the ministry of education. Some of the sentiments in 17th century theology. But much of this book may be applied to one’s own journey as a Lasallian administrator and the demands that the responsibility makes.
You can BUY THE BOOK HERE.
For a short introduction video to the Meditations for the Time of Retreat, go to THIS page or see the tab below.
Lasalliana – Volume 3
Published: June 1, 1984
The individual articles for this Volume are found below.
These sets of 2-page studies and reflections on Lasallian topics began in September 1983 and were published every year in three volumes up to 2001. Each volume contained 20 separate leaflets on specific themes or topics by Brothers and others from around the world. Many Brothers and others have benefited from these compact nuggets on various aspects of De La Salle, Lasallian education, the Institute, and the like. There are 53 sets or “volumes” of this publication, providing over 1,000 individual resources for perusal, research, and Lasallian formation.
A full BINDER set of all Lasallian articles is HERE.
Lasalliana – Volume 2
Published: February 1, 1984
The individual articles for this Volume are found below.
These sets of 2-page studies and reflections on Lasallian topics began in September 1983 and were published every year in three volumes up to 2001. Each volume contained 20 separate leaflets on specific themes or topics by Brothers and others from around the world. Many Brothers and others have benefited from these compact nuggets on various aspects of De La Salle, Lasallian education, the Institute, and the like. There are 53 sets or “volumes” of this publication, providing over 1,000 individual resources for perusal, research, and Lasallian formation.
A full BINDER set of all Lasallian articles is HERE.