The Renewal of the Order redone 2018

3 Preface For the Marians, this Renewal collection is priceless. Complemented by the “spiritual journal” of Fr. Matulewicz written during the same period, it answers the questions of where we come from and where are we going as a community. It contributes to our identity. However, this is not a book to be read only by the Marians. I recommend it to everyone who is interested in the Church. In this way, the Church can be seen as being like the proverbial universe in a drop of water. We not only can see how great works are made, but also can track the functioning of “The Office”: its amazing flexibili- ty, openness to new suggestions, simplicity of procedures, and at the same time its determination in considering consequences and its pre- cision in dealing with matters brought to the attention of the Holy See. Readers uninitiated in the history of the Marians receive valuable guidance to these documents in the extensive Introduction which places them in a broader context of historical events. After 85 years, does the revived Order fulfill the intentions of its Blessed Renovator? It is not up to us to answer this question. Persistent and thorough source research seems to confirm that it does, at least to some extent. Drawing from the treasury of the past helps us to look into the future. Rome, August 29, 1994 Rev. Adam Boniecki, MIC Superior General