Suitable Means 126 To attain their ends, they should use flexible and suitable means, namely, those that are more recommended by the practice of the Church and the experience of experts; those that are better suited to the signs of the times, to the conditions of persons, to the circumstances of places and to the needs of the Church; and those that seem to be more useful and efficacious. CM 349 Action through Others 127Let the Congregation take special care both to encourage whomever possible to good conduct and to reach others through persons of good will, especially through associations recommended by the Church. (D 86) CM 351 Marian Fathers’ Associations 128Within the Congregation of Marian Fathers exist the Association of Marian Helpers and the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Their members, living in the world, participate in the spirit and mission of the Congregation and, under the Congregation’s overall direction, lead an apostolic life and strive for Christian perfection. (D 87) CIC, can. 303 Viri Aggregati (Aggregated Members) 129Let the Congregation care for the clergy and laymen dedicated to it. Let it ensure that they be joined more closely with it so that the Congregation may take advantage of their help in its apostolic works and share its spiritual goods with them. Viri aggregati are governed by their own Statutes approved by the Superior General with the consent of his Council. Major Superiors may permit some co-workers who make opportune promises, according to the rights and obligations defined for them beforehand, some participation in the common life and in the pious exercises of a religious house. CM 13 Constitutions—Part IV 124
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