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. 82, No. 1 Spring 2025 10 Quarter-century of grace! 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 © 2025 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 During this Jubilee Year of Hope, Marian Fathers and Marian Helpers around the world will celebrate another jubilee, a silver one: 25 years since that unforgettable moment in St. Peter’s Square, when Pope St. John Paul II canonized the humble Apostle of Mercy, Sr. Faustina Kowalska, and announced the universal feast of Divine Mercy Sunday. The Holy Father said it was the happiest day of his life. Ours, too! 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 Visit the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, a designated sacred pilgrimage site, this year. The Jubilee Indulgence The Carpenter’s Fiat 18 Men in particular should imitate St. Joseph’s “yes” to the Lord, writes Veronica Szczygiel. Oh, Canada! An amazing NACOM III The three-day North American Congress on Mercy was a great success, reports Chris Sparks. 20 Page 24 Calling all healthcare professionals! Save the date for the annual confab, June 4-6. 20th Healthcare Conference on deck! Divine Mercy Weekend on the horizon 25 Make plans to visit Eden Hill April 26-27, or watch live on EWTN on Divine Mercy Sunday. ‘He loved us’ Chris Sparks praises Pope Francis’ latest encyclical, Dilexit Nos, on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 26 28 This Lent, find Hope The Marian Fathers offer a daily devotional booklet to enrich your Lenten experience. 29Oh on tHe cover: Stained-glass window of Pope St. John Paul II holding an icon of St. Faustina by artist Plamen Petrov of Chicago, Illinois. 10 A glorious 25 years! 12 Radiation of Grace 14 Leading the way 16 Finding Faustina
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