
Sons of Mary
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. – John 19:26-27 This Rule of life of the Society of Mary reminds us that, like the beloved disciple at the foot of the cross, we are given Mary as our mother…
Article 5: By the gift of faith,
the Virgin Mary totally opened herself to the mission the Father gave her in his plan of salvation.
Jesus was formed in her by the Holy Spirit. He willed her to be the promised Woman, sharing in all his mysteries. When his hour had come, he proclaimed her our Mother.

Article 7: In Mary is summed up the longing and searching of the whole human race for God: she is the first among those who believe in Jesus Christ and the first to be saved from evil and death.
Article 6: Like the beloved disciple,
we accept Mary as a precious gift of God. Moved by Jesus’ love for his Mother, we dedicate ourselves to her so that the Holy Spirit, in whose action she cooperates with a mother’s love, may form us more fully to the image of her Son. By our alliance with Mary, we seek to assist her in her mission of forming in faith a multitude of brothers for her first-born Son.
Article 8: She shows us the way of true Christian life. Following her example of faith, poverty of spirit, and attentiveness to the Lord, we hope to reflect to those around us
Mary’s warmth of welcome to God and to others. Like her, we wholly commit ourselves to the mystery of our vocation.
“Called to make Mary known,
loved and served”
We Marianists, members of the Society of Mary, have a deep devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and believe that her mission is ongoing. We use our talents and gifts in service to God’s people, following Mary’s directive to the servant at Cana:
“Do whatever He tells you.”


Marianist Beliefs:
Marianists believe that Mary is a model of discipleship and that they should seek to bring Jesus’ presence to life in themselves and others.
Marianist Purpose:
The Society of Mary’s purpose is to promote knowledge and love of Mary.
Marianist Prayer:
Marianist brothers and priests say a daily prayer of dedication to Mary.
Marianist Participation:
Marianists participate in Mary’s mission with the wider Marianist Family, which includes religious sisters and lay people.