Marian Helper Spring 2014

AMH D irector /P ublisher Fr. Michael Gaitley, 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 ‘Mary is at work here’ Inmates are first prison group to make 33 Days Marian consecration. by F elix C arroll 12 ‘Trifecta of mercy’ Three Mercy Popes will come together in the “winner’s circle of grace” this Mercy Sunday. by F r . J oseph , MIC 15 A saint who struggled like us How St. Joseph can help us through the hard times. by F elix C arroll 16 The poor, our priority A new Marian ministry brings mercy to the neediest. by F elix C arroll 20 Vatican II: Mercy for the Modern Age An expert on the Council gives an overview for all of us. interview by C hris S parks 24 Rallying cry for a ‘Battle Breed’ Vocation director challenges retreatants with his vision of the Marian call. by C hris S parks 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: www.marian.org I n s i d e Vol. 69, No. 1 Spring 2014 D e p a r t m e n t s 4 Father Joseph Writes Director discusses living mercy by following papal examples this Lent. 5 Father Joseph’s Mailbox Marian Helpers share their reactions to Pope Francis’s prescription of Divine Mercy “medicine.” 7 Ask a Marian Father Joe Roesch, MIC, answers your questions. 10 In the News WACOM set for Aug. 15-19 in Bogota; U.S. Centennial celebrations planned. 22 Shrine News Grounds crew prepares Hill for Mercy Sunday Weekend. by C hris S parks 26 Graces Received Thanksgiving for prayers answered through Blessed Stanislaus Papczynski. 27 Remembered on Eden Hill Memorials at the Blessed John Paul II Plaza. by A ndrew L eeco 29 Outstanding Helpers Profile of a Helper who promotes Divine Mercy any way she can. by M ary K ay V olpone 32 Between Us Teaming up for mercy. by a H elper and a M arian N C D C THE On the cover: Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII will be proclaimed saints on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday. These beloved Popes are united by a strong legacy of mercy. Graphic illustration: Andrew Leeco. Pope Francis joins Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII in the “trifecta of mercy.”