AMH Director/Publisher: Fr. Mark Baron, MIC — “Father Joseph, MIC” Executive Editor: Dr. Joe McAleer Designer: Andrew Leeco Writer, Assistant Editor: Chris Sparks AMH General Promoter: Br. Andrew R. Mączyński, MIC Vol. 81, No. 3 Fall 2024 14 Band of Brothers Mission Statement Marian Helper 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. Marian Helper 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 © 2024 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 On the day after Pentecost, a merry band of 12 Marian seminarians, along with their formator, Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, set out on an 1,800-mile road trip from Steubenville, Ohio, to the Moab desert in Utah. No, it wasn’t an episode of “Survivor,” but something much more profound. 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Father Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 8 On Eden Hill 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Departments Dr. Robert Stackpole suggests answers to the perennial question in a crucial election year. ‘How should I vote?’ It’s HIM! 10 Marian Press author Peggy Stanton says describe the Eucharistic reality correctly: It’s Jesus! Closing the National Eucharistic Congress, Cardinal Tagle urged the assembly: “Go! Go! Go!” Share the Gift! 12 Saints and Souls 18 Look to the Marian Founder, St. Stanislaus Papczyński, for reasons why we pray for the Holy Souls. Join us in Canada for NACOM III! The third North American Congress on Mercy beckons all to Vancouver Nov. 15-17. 20 Page 21 Philip Parham offers a personal reflection on the Sacrament of Baptism and its meaning. The Water of Life Do your part! 24 There’s an election in November, and it’s more than just casting your vote, says Maria Gallagher. Turn to Mother! We need Our Lady’s intercession more than ever — and the saints too, notes Kimberly Bruce. 26 28
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