Marian Helper Fall 2014

AMH D irector /P ublisher Fr. Chris Alar, MIC “Father Joseph, MIC” E xecutive E ditor David Came S r . D esigner /A ssociate E ditor Andrew Leeco A ssistant E ditor /W riter Chris Sparks W riter /P hotographer Felix Carroll AMH G eneral P romoter Br. Andrew R. M à czy ƒ ski, MIC F e a t u r e s 8 A celebration of mercy Latino style Colombians host first WACOM in South America. by C hris S parks 12 Road warriors for Christ Marian Missionaries journey to the heart of America. by F elix C arroll 15 Meet the new director Father Chris Alar, MIC, shares his plans for the Association. by F elix C arroll 16 All for ‘Merciful Love’ Why this Shrine pilgrim bears a tattoo of Jesus in His agony. by F elix C arroll 20 ‘My devotion to the Holy Souls’ How family, Mary, and community have influenced a seminarian’s devotion. by D eacon T haddaeus L ancton , MIC 24 Remembering Fr. Kosicki Marians and their staff honor this great Divine Mercy evangelist. by D avid C ame M arian H elper ­ M ission S tatement M arian H elper is intended to serve members of the Association of Marian Helpers (AMH), a spiritual benefit society of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The magazine seeks to provide spiritual nourishment, education about the Catholic faith, and information about the mission and good works of the Marians. It also provides information about Association services and presents opportunities to support the mission and good works of the Congregation. M arian H elper is published quarterly by the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. It is sent free of charge to active members of the Association. Printed in the USA with ecclesiastical approval. Copyright © 2014 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. All rights reserved. Send all correspondence to: Association of Marian Helpers, Editorial Dept., Eden Hill, Stockbridge, MA 01263. e-mail : [email protected]  website: marian.org I n s i d e Vol. 69, No. 3 Fall 2014 D e p a r t m e n t s 4 Father Joseph Writes Director reflects on the legacy of his predecessor, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. 5 Father Joseph’s Mailbox Helpers share how they spread Divine Mercy and perform works of mercy. 7 Ask a Marian Father Joe Roesch, MIC, answers: What about the Pope’s Marian devotion? 10 In the News Vatican examines case that could lead to sainthood for Marian Founder. 22 Shrine News Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC, is back as the rector at the National Shrine. by F elix C arroll 26 Graces Received Thanksgiving for prayers answered through Blessed George Matulaitis. 27 Remembered on Eden Hill Memorials at the St. John Paul II Plaza. by A ndrew L eeco 29 Outstanding Helpers Profile of a Helper who is devoted to Mary and praying for the Holy Souls. by E llen M iller 32 Between Us Mercy in my life. by a H elper and a M arian N C D C THE On the cover: In the American heartland, the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy embarked in August on a monthlong, cross-country tour to spread the message of Divine Mercy. Photo by Felix Carroll. M arie R omagnano