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. 79, No. 2 Summer 2022 ‘Our Lady,’ renewed 10 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 Equine Dreams 24 An icon commissioned by the Marian Fathers 240 years ago is restored to its pristine glory, ready to inspire a new generation of Marians and Marian Helpers. 3 Father Joseph Writes 7 Notes from Rome 8 Marian Helpers in Action 12 Father Joseph’s Picks 29 New from Marian Press 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 35 Answers to Questions 36 From the Vaults Departments As we anticipate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 24, Robert Stackpole, STD, introduces a new weekly online series on the devotion. ‘More brilliant than the sun’ 20 Saint Faustina and the Eucharist 16 A National Eucharistic Revival is under way, and it’s time for a refresher on the “source and summit of the Christian life.” Father Andy Davy, MIC, is catapulted into a world where man and beast are joined together in a hymn of praise, one filled with the healing rays of Christ. Three versions of the Divine Mercy Image are particularly outstanding in the history of the Divine Mercy message and devotion: Vilnius, Hyla, and Skemp. A tale of three Images 22 ‘A special sign of grace’ 18 She is perhaps the most popular representation of the Blessed Mother: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whose feast we celebrate on July 16. Helping the victims of war 4 The Marian Fathers, with the support and prayers of Marian Helpers, respond with prayer, ministering to victims, and persisting in living their religious vocations. Return to Eden Hill 13 After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, pilgrims were welcomed back for the public celebration of Divine Mercy Weekend in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The ‘Renovator’ of the Marians 26 Get to know Blessed George Matulaitis-Matulewicz, 35 years since his beatification.
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