Digital MH Spring 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. 1 Spring 2020 H ELP SAVE THE C HURCH 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 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 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. emai l: [email protected] websit e: marian.org A different picture of fatherhood 24 All About Mary and Divine Mercy 22 ‘The pinnacle of all other freedoms’ 26 In his new book, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, draws our attention to the greatest grace of all. 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Faces of Mercy 8 Father Joseph’s Picks 9 Notes from Rome 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults D EPARTMENTS The unspoken response of the foster father of Jesus is a model for us all. The annunciations to Joseph 18 350 years! 10 The Marian Fathers are celebrating their anniversary with events, indulgences, and a pilgrimage. We came to a 5-foot-tall statue of Our Lady, and we knew we were at the right place. “Today, we have come to ponder fatherhood and all it means to each of us,” said Br. John Luth, MIC. Christians are the most persecuted religious body on the planet. What can be done about it? We all live in Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood Who is your neighbor, and what do you owe them? This man had the answer. 28 Everybody loves an underdog story. This one came out of Poland. Faustina is a blockbuster 20