Marian Helper Summer 2013

Fathers as house superior, novice master, and rector of their house of studies in Washington, D.C. “During her life, Mary lived the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience in her perfect following of Jesus. These virtues, then, really form the basis for understanding the four dogmas, such as the Immaculate Conception, that define her and her relation- ship with God. We also spend more time studying the truth of her Immaculate Conception, its history, and theology.” The Marians are also called to have a daily focus on Mary. “Our constitutions call us to pray five decades of the Rosary daily and on Saturdays, when allowed, to offer a votive Mass in honor of Our Lady,” Fr. Mark says. “Every day, we say a prayer of consecration to her. We also recite other special Marian prayers that foster our love and devotion to her Immaculate Conception.” Nurtured by Mary Further, Fr. Mark says that the seminari- ans do more on their own to foster their love of Mary. “Since I first received the call to the priest- hood years ago,” says Br. Matthew, MIC, “I have had a devotion to Our Lady, the Rosary, the Seven Sorrows, and St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to Mary with the consecration. I also pray the Chaplet of the Ten Evangelical Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary every day. If I did not have the love I have for Mary Immaculate, then I would not be a Marian.” Brother Allen says he keeps Mary in the forefront of his thoughts. “I find myself constantly invoking the Blessed Mother throughout the course of the day,” Br. Allen says. “One of my favorite prayers is the Memorare , which I pray each time I come across a prayer intention either in my own thoughts or by the request of another. I enjoy speaking with the Blessed Mother, ask- ing for her assistance, thanking her for her maternal care, and asking for the grace to join her in pondering the mysteries of Christ in my own heart, as she had done in hers.” Brother Thaddaeus likes to talk with Mary as well. “To grow closer to our Lady, I simply try to talk to her from my heart as I walk to and from Continued on page 28 The Marians are called to pray five decades of the Rosary daily in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. marian.org/13th 1-800-671-2020 Be remembered in a special Mass on the 13th of each month in Fatima. Unite in praying the Rosary with the Marian Fathers and the other members of this special prayer community. Find ways to enrich your devotion to Mary and her Son, Jesus through a monthly newsletter. Honor Our Lady of the Rosary “There is always something new to discover about Mary, especially how she has helped us and wants to keep helping us – to grow closer to her Son, Jesus.” – Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC Spiritual director of the club Association of Marian Helpers • Eden Hill • Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01263 JOIN : F R . M ARK B ARON , MIC