Research Guides: Lasallian Collection: A Lasallian Book Sampler

A Lasallian Book Sampler

Selected titles in this sampler reflect the wide range of materials available in the Lewis Lasallian Collection: works by St. John Baptist de la Salle, committee reports, histories (both local and world), pamphlets, pedagogical studies, and benchmark biographies by Lasallian scholars.

The Passing of the Baton

The Passing of the Baton
Describes a university in transition, from one conducted and staffed by Christian Brothers to one soon to be under the direction of lay Lasallians.

Brother Mutien-Marie Wiaux, FSC

Brother Mutien-Marie Wiaux, FSC
Biography of Louis-Joseph Wiaux [Brother Mutien-Marie, 1841-1917] the third of the disciples of St. John Baptist de la Salle to be canonized by the Catholic Church.

The Work is Yours

The Work is Yours
An updated biography of St. John Baptist de la Salle, the first since Vatican II, reflecting fresh interest in the vision and achievement of de la Salle, extending well beyond the members of the Institute. A good bit of material in this work appears in English for the first time.

Rheims

Rheims
A largely pictorial document illustrating the architecture of the Rheims Cathedral, the one at which St. de la Salle was named canon when he was fiftenn years old.

De la Salle, CEO

De la Salle, CEO

Explains the saint's ten leadership principles using parallelisms from the writings of management gurus and corporate examples. The author distills St. de la Salle's leadership principles in a short book that is easy to read. The book explains from a human view the success of de la Salle's foundation, the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

The Martyrs of Turon and Tarragona

The Martyrs of Turon and Tarragona
Chronicles the political unrest in Spain during the 1930s, leading to the execution of eight de la Salle Christian Brothers and one priest in October 1934. All were canonized by the Catholic Church.

Touching the hearts of students: Characteristics of Lasallian Schools

Touching the Hearts of Students: Characteristics of Lasallian Schools
Document which synthesizes St. John Baptist de la Salle's concepts of a Lasallian education.

St. John Baptist de la Salle, the Schoolmaster

St. John Baptist de la Salle, the Schoolmaster
Compact, well-developed biography of de la Salle, beginning with his days as a schoolboy, continuing to his death in 1719. Also includes a short chapter on his being named "Patron of All Teachers" by Pope Pius XII on May 15, 1950.

Encounters, de la Salle at Parmenie

Encounters, de la Salle at Parmenie
Provides an introduction to the history of Parmenie, its significance for the life journey of St. John Baptist de la Salle and to the Institute of the brothers he founded.

Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher

Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher
Updated version of a title by the same name, discussing the twelve virtues de la Salle thought necessary for a good teacher, virtues also seen as the requisites for Christian teachers today.

To Touch Hearts

To Touch Hearts
Addresses the nature of Lasallian spirituality as evidenced through de la Salle's writings, including recent interpretations of contemporary developments in the Lasallian world.

Meditations for the Time of Retreat

Meditations for the Time of Retreat
Sixteen meditations by St. John Baptist de la Salle for the use of all persons who are engaged in the education of youth, particularly for the retreat which the Brothers of the Christian Schools make during vacation.