Lasallian Reflection 1 – A Gospel Adventure
This is the first of a planned series of reflections for the entire worldwide Lasallian family, provided by the Superior General and his Council in Rome, and recommended as a Lasallian theme for the year in which it was provided.
Lasallian Liturgies
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.
International Lasallian Liturgy Resources
A resource for facilitating prayer services in international Lasallian settings. Contains selected music, psalms, scripture texts, and portions of De La Salle’s meditations in English, French, and Spanish.
The Conduct of Christian Schools
This book has served for three centuries as the basis for administering the Brothers’ schools, and it is universally held to be a milestone in the field of primary education. The organizational structure will be appealing to most Lasallian administrators, and modern equivalents might readily be imagined.
I, John Baptist de La Salle
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”
Br. Miguel Febres Cordero, FSC
A short biography about the Ecuadorian saint, Br. Miguel Febres Cordero, FSC, who was canonized in 1984.
Brother Miguel was a gifted teacher from the start and a diligent student. Despite high academic honors, teaching remained his first priority, especially his classes in religion and for the young men he prepared for first communion. His students admired his simplicity, his directness, his concern for them, and the intensity of his devotion to the Sacred Heart and the Virgin Mary.
The book is available on www.amazon.com, and it may be downloaded as a PDF.
Br. Mutien-Marie Wiaux, FSC
A short biography about the French saint, Br. Mutien Marie Wiaux, FSC.
Brother Mutien was not only an effective teacher of music and art and a vigilant prefect in the school yard, he was also a catechist in the nearby parish and a tremendous influence on the students by his patience and evident piety.
The book is available on www.amazon.com, and it may be downloaded as a PDF.
Br. Benilde Romancon
A short biography about the French saint, Br. Benilde Romançon, FSC.
Brother Benilde was an effective teacher and administrator, a strict but fair disciplinarian, with a religious sense that was evident to everyone. This book provides a more complete story of his life and legacy.
The book is available on www.amazon.com, and it may be downloaded as a PDF.
Br. Arnold Reche
A short biography about the Blessed Br. Arnold Reche, FSC, of France.
The Martyrs of Turon and Tarragona
This book is about the Brothers who were martyred during the Spanish Revolution (1934-1939).
The book is available on www.amazon.com, and it may be downloaded as a PDF.
Brother Solomon: Martyr of the French Revolution
This book is about the Brother Solomon Leclercq, Secretary of the Institute during the French Revolution.
The book is available on www.amazon.com, and it may be downloaded as a PDF.
Lasallian Saints of Yesterday … and Tomorrow
This is an overview of all of the Lasallian Saints, Blesseds, and other who are being considered for canonization – as of 2013.
So Favored by Grace
A set of seven essays that provide a deeper historical, cultural, and educational context for understanding De La Salle’s story and the educational movement that he initiated.
An Institute in Transition
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.
Encounters at Parmenie
This small book provides an introduction and overview of the retreat center of Parmenie, near Grenoble, where St. John Baptist de La Salle made several key decisions about his life journey and his vocation as the Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
MEL Publications
This collection of small format monographs published since 2001 by the MEL Secretariat in Rome addresses various topics connected with the Lasallian educational mission by a variety of authors. They are very much worth examining on an individual basis, especially those highlighted in the description below.
Graphic Novel – “St. John Baptist de La Salle
A well done illustration-based overview of the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Very accessible and fun to look at.
The Letters of John Baptist de La Salle
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.
The Rules of Christian Decorum and Civility
A book written by John Baptist de La Salle as a reader for inner-city boys, showing the way that they should comport themselves and behave in polite society. This is a classic work on politeness, and fun to read.
Collection of Various Short Treatises
A small book of inspirational texts that were put together by John Baptist de La Salle as a companion to the Rule of the Institute and meant to be regularly read and consulted. The oldest printed copy of this book that we have is from 1711, although its first publication was probably 1705.