AMH Director/Publisher: Fr. Chris Alar, MIC — “Father Joseph, MIC” Executive Editor: Dr. Joe McAleer Designer: Andrew Leeco Writer, assistant editor: Chris Sparks AMH General Promoter: Br. Andrew R. Maczynski, MIC Vol. 78, No. 1 Spring 2022 On the Paschal Path 8 Page 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 © 2022 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 Giving everything to the Lord, in song 28 As we journey together through the holy Lenten season, we reflect on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus — His Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Glorification — and rely ever more strongly on the Eucharist, the Source and Summit of our Catholic faith. 10: A riveting journey through the holy wounds of Jesus; 12: Fasting like the Founder; 14: What is your passion? 16: Spreading the Good News; 18: Go to Joseph! 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Father Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 20 Answers to Questions 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Departments On Dec. 27, the Feast of St. John the Evangelist, the newest Marian priest, a U.S. Navy chaplain candidate, was ordained at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy. Father Matthew Tomeny, MIC, is ordained 24 Confessions — and conversion — of a ‘newbie’ 21 The new executive editor of Marian Helper has become one at last — and discovers that the benefits of membership in the Association are out of this world. As a child, Walter Burke played a starring role in his family singing troupe — until he was called to trust in the Lord and evangelize. The Vatican has called a “Synod on Synodality,” so it’s time to “put out into the deep,” as St. John Paul II would say, listen to our neighbors, and share our love of Divine Mercy. We’re invited to a family meeting 26 Two saints on caring for God’s creation 22 Mankind was created in a garden, and therefore given the task of tending it. Look to St. Faustina and St. John Paul II for advice on how to be good stewards of the planet.
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