Marian Helper Spring 2013

F E A T U R E S 8 A matter of faith, a matter of fact In Shrine talk, researcher reveals findings of Eucharistic miracles. BY F ELIX C ARROLL 12 Fr. Joseph’s dream come true You can order a quality, affordable Divine Mercy image for your home. BY F R . J OSEPH , MIC 16 One family’s trusted intercessor How the Polaskys’ devotion to St. Joseph has involved their adoptive children. BY F ELIX C ARROLL 18 The Church’s Mercy Doctor? Pope John Paul II made the case for declaring St. Faustina a Doctor of the Church. BY D AVID C AME 20 ‘A crash course in Catholic theology’ Why I wrote The ‘One Thing’ Is Three . BY F R . M ICHAEL E. G AITLEY , MIC 24 The test of community life How Marian novices and seminarians are perfected in love. BY D AN V ALENTI AMH D IRECTOR /P UBLISHER Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC “Father Joseph, MIC” E XECUTIVE E DITOR David Came S ENIOR W RITER /E DITOR Dan Valenti S R . D ESIGNER /A SSOCIATE E DITOR Andrew Leeco W RITER /P HOTOGRAPHER Felix Carroll AMH G ENERAL P ROMOTER Br. Andrew R. M à czy ƒ ski, MIC M ARIAN H ELPER On the cover: From top, Curtis Bohner, Mark Fanders, Charlie Parise, and Br. Chris Alar, MIC, help Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, display the different sizes of the Vilnius image of that are now available on canvas from the Marian Helpers Center. Photo by Felix Carroll. 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 © 2013 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: www.marian.org I n s i d e Vol. 68, No. 1 Spring 2013 D E P A R T M E N T S 4 Father Joseph Writes To you from the Director of the Association of Marian Helpers. 5 Father Joseph’s Mailbox Marian Helpers share how they are marking the Year of Faith, especially in their parishes. 7 Ask a Marian Your questions for Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC. 10 In the News Newest Marian priest, Fr. Ron McBride, MIC, serves in Midwest. 23 Shrine News: Mercy Sunday Bishop Holley is the principal celebrant this year. BY D AN V ALENTI 26 Graces Received Thanksgiving for prayers answered through Blessed Stanislaus Papczynski. 27 Remembered on Eden Hill Memorial and tribute opportunities. 29 Outstanding Helpers Profiles of Helpers who support the Marians in special ways. BY E LLEN M ILLER 32 Between Us ‘Jesus, I trust in You’ BY A H ELPER AND A M ARIAN N C D C THE