Fall-Winter 2013-2014

These Marian Helpers shared why they are thankful for opportunities to support the Marians. Involved with HAPP When I have been approached about assisting the Marians, it has always been natural to say “yes” because they have always been such a blessing to my family and me. Most recently, Fr. Angelo Casimiro, MIC, asked me to become involved in the Marian Fathers’ HAPP programs t hat promote the New Evangelization in parishes. I jumped at the chance, not only because I wanted to help the Marians, but because I had read both 33 Days to Morning Glory a nd Consoling the Heart of Jesus and was excited about taking the group retreat with others. I can’t wait for the program based on Fr. Mike’s book, The ‘One Thing’ Is Three . You can see our Lord and Our Blessed Mother working through the Marian Fathers just by watching them, listening to them, or reading one of their books. — MS, Kenosha, Wis. Helping support seminarians We continue our support because the Marians continue to be tireless promoters of Divine Mercy, and they do an outstand- ing job in the formation of the members of their community. The men we’ve met have had a solid Catholic formation — they love the Blessed Mother, love Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and are faithful to the Tradition and Magisterium of the Church. Our world needs them so much, and we need them, too! They have our deepest respect and apprecia- tion. They’re setting hearts on fire for Christ, and we pray that our support will help them to continue their ministry of proclaiming and being witnesses of God’s love and mercy. — T & ER, Wilmington, Del. Read more about Tim and Edith here. Marians ‘practice what they preach’ My wife and I will do whatever we can to assist the Marian Fathers. First and foremost, their faith is completely transparent: They live what they believe and they practice what they preach. Their love for God, their love for Mary, and their love for us and our families is obvious to me. They are untiring in their devotion to the Sacraments of Healing, particularly Reconciliation. They have always been available, day or night, to hear our confessions, offer great spiritual insights, and pray for us and our needs. I have yet to meet a single Marian Father who is not an incredible example of the love of Jesus and Mary. My life has been deeply enriched by each and every one of the Marians whom I’ve met. — RH, Yorkville, Ill. Read more about Rick and Tammy here. Assisting as a volunteer The reason we lend support to the Marians is because we believe in their mission in the Church. When we volunteer at the Shrine, we make the pilgrims our top priority. Hospitality is important to the Marians, so we try to make the pilgrims feel welcome and pray they derive much needed assistance for their spiritual needs. On Divine Mercy Sunday, we help at the Adoration tent. We also try to volunteer for other special events. We just want to give back to the Lord because He has been very good to us and to the Marians because they are always available to meet our spiritual needs. — K & JC, Schenectady, N.Y. ‘So at peace when we visit Eden Hill’ I always knew about God’s love in my head, but I didn’t feel it in my heart until I met the Marians and learned about Divine Mercy. We have three memorials here, and we feel so at peace when we visit Eden Hill. The Marians are so full of joy for Christ that it brings us joy. — JH, North Brookfield, Mass. These are just a few of the many Helpers who have assisted the Marian Fathers in fulfilling our mission in various ways. To them and to all of you, I express my deepest thanks. — Fr. Joseph, MIC M arian H elper • F all /W inter 2013 • www.marian.org 5 Father Joseph’s Tell us why you assist the Marians in their mission on Facebook at Facebook.com/MarianHelpers o r e-mail us at [email protected]. Helpers share in Marians’ mission Mai lbox Back to index