Digital Marian Helper Fall 2020

AMH D irector /P ublisher : Fr. Chris Alar, MIC — “Father Joseph, MIC” E xecutive E ditor : Felix Carroll D esigner : Andrew Leeco W riters , assistant editors : Chris Sparks, Marc Massery, and Terry Peloquin AMH G eneral P romoter : Br. Andrew R. Maczynski, MIC Vol. 77, No. 3 Fall 2020 H ello , neighbor 6 Page 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 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 mis- sion 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 © 2020 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] website : marian.org ‘We will never forget,’ remember? 24 Like family 20 On the path to canonization 26 In a time of pandemic, Fr. Andy Davy, MIC, presses “Record” and gets to work. 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 9 Notes from Rome 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults D epartments : We are supposed to serve truth in the face of the lies of hell. But we are also meant to love our neighbor and to desire their ultimate good. Serve Jesus. Serve truth. 16 Acting like Christ 10 Jonathan Roumie is a Divine Mercy devotee who stars as Jesus in the hit series “The Chosen.” For the past 25 years, a Marian priest has driven down quiet country roads leading to a remote hillside where the residents apply themselves to the perfection of divine love. A retired combat chaplain reflects on these turbulent times. Our African-American brothers and sisters in Christ have had to endure a “poison” for centuries. Here are some of those brethren, traveling the path to sainthood. Have you ever wished you could be in two places at the same time? Did you ever have to say, “I’ll be there in spirit”? Well, you can. How? By lighting a votive candle. Why light candles? 18 Formation at the farm 28 The Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy have been digging deep. But they’re growing more than crops. With the grace of God, they’re raising a heavenly harvest. C over image by A bby E lliott