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. 81, No. 2 Summer 2024 20 Revival time 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 © 2024 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. All rights reserved. Send all correspondence to: Association of Marian Helpers, Editorial Dept., P.O. Box 716, Stockbridge, MA 01262. Email: [email protected] Website: Marian.org “The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord’” (Jn 21:7). And so should we, every time we approach our Lord, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, in the Holy Eucharist. The “source and summit” of our Catholic faith is undergoing a revival in the United States, the perfect opportunity to get reacquainted with the Sacrament of Mercy. 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Father Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 8 Around the World 27 Answers to Questions 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Nathaniel Hawthorne’s daughter was born near the National Shrine – and headed to sainthood. Departments The Saint next door The gift of forgiveness 14 Live the message of Divine Mercy, Archbishop Timothy Broglio said, and change the world. On the cover: Father Andy Davy, MIC, photographed by Giuseppe Mignano. Hands and feet were freezing, but hearts were on fire as 15,000 pilgrims visited Eden Hill. Divine Mercy Weekend 9 28 Heavenly helpers 16 Saint Michael, his Chaplet, and the nine Choirs of Angels stand ready to help you resist evil. Sprucing up the Shrine Our chapel’s 65th birthday is next year — and we need your help to make it shine even brighter. 18 Page 20 ‘Here, take My Heart’ 22 The Eucharist and Divine Mercy 24 Two champions of the Eucharist 26 Suffering with joy
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