Marian Helper Fall 2015

AMH D irector /P ublisher Fr. Chris Alar, MIC “Father Joseph, MIC” E xecutive E ditor Felix Carroll D esigner /A ssociate E ditor Andrew Leeco W riter Chris Sparks W riter Breanne Reilly AMH G eneral P romoter Br. Andrew R. Maczynski, MIC M ission S tatement M arian H elper is intended to serve members of th e Association of Marian Helpers (AMH), a spiritual benefit society of th e Marian Fathers o f 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 pres- ents 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 © 2015 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. email : [email protected] w ebsit e: marian. org Vol. 70, No. 3 Fall 2015 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 7 Notes from Rome 10 New Evangelization 22 News from the National Shrine 26 Graces Received 27 Remembered on Eden Hill 29 Outstanding Helpers 32 From Our Archives N C D C Credits for images on the cover: Mary image — Felix Carroll. Box images from BigStock, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and CBS. Mary is the answer Look around. Evil abounds. It seems Satan is having his way in the world. But God has a plan. Are you prepared? by F r . J oseph , MIC ‘Our moral obligation’ Jesus lovers and tree huggers? The Holy Father’s heralded encyclical on the environment offers challenges that are only natural. by F elix C arroll 8 12 Three new priests, three ancient vows What do the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience mean to the Marians? We asked our three newly ordained priests to explain. 16 In these dark days, pray the Rosary In time for Octob er, the month of the Rosary, a look at why Our Lad y loves this prayer so much. by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC 18 Teach your children to pray for the Holy Souls What if you could somehow arrange for an army of personal patron saints to look after your children throughout their lives? by F r . A ndy D avy , MIC 20 As we forgive those who trespass against us You probably have never heard a story of forgiveness such as this one. by C hris S parks 24 D epartments Page THE