Marian Helper Summer 2013

F E A T U R E S 8 ‘Lord’s most powerful message: mercy’ Like Benedict XVI, Pope Francis is proclaiming and witnessing to God’s mercy. BY D AVID C AME 10 Divine Mercy resources for parishes ‘Church kiosk’ partnership helps Marians spread message to many more parishes. BY F ELIX C ARROLL 12 100 years of freedom, fruitfulness in USA The Marians and their lay supporters in America celebrate a special centennial. BY F R . J OSEPH , MIC 16 From childhood wonder to ministry How the Divine Mercy image inspired a man’s ‘team effort’ to make it better known. BY F ELIX C ARROLL 18 From verge of suicide to Mercy’s embrace Discover how Wayne Smith learned to live not by sight, but by faith. BY F ELIX C ARROLL 24 Spiritual sons of Mary Marian seminarians share their devotion to Our Lady. BY A NDREW L EECO 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 W RITER /P HOTOGRAPHER Felix Carroll AMH G ENERAL P ROMOTER Br. Andrew R. M à czy ƒ ski, MIC 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 © 2013 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. 68, No. 2 Summer 2013 D E P A R T M E N T S 4 Father Joseph Writes Director discusses teaming up with the laity. 5 Father Joseph’s Mailbox Marian Helpers share their excitement about the March 13 election of our new Pope Francis. 6 Father Joseph’s Bookshelf Director reviews Under the Mantle and his Divine Mercy booklets. 7 Ask a Marian Father Joe Roesch, MIC, answers your questions. 22 Shrine News Amid summer and fall events, Shrine to focus on children. BY F ELIX C ARROLL 26 Graces Received Beatification miracle for Blessed George. 27 Remembered on Eden Hill Memorials at the Shrine of the Holy Innocents. BY A NDREW L EECO 29 Outstanding Helpers Profile of Helpers who support the Marian seminarians. BY M ARY K AY V OLPONE 32 Between Us Working together in youth ministry. BY A H ELPER AND A M ARIAN N C D C THE On the cover: Blessed George Matulaitis is surrounded by the laity to signify the centennial of the Marians’ establishment in the USA under Blessed George’s direction, who encouraged his fellow Marians to work with the laity. Graphic illustration: Andrew Leeco.