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. 2 Summer 2025 14 Seven Gifts from God! 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 In his long-awaited second book in the Explaining the Faith series, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, reminds us of the guaranteed grace of the seven Sacraments, gifts from God to help us on the journey to Heaven. In this exclusive excerpt from Understanding the Sacraments, Fr. Chris reminds us that the Sacraments all find their origins in the Bible. 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Father Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Departments Dr. Robert Stackpole celebrates the 1,700th anniversary of an extraordinary event in Church history. ‘Light from Light’ Bird’s-eye View 8 Excitement builds as construction proceeds on the new Monastery and Chapel on Eden Hill. Blustery but Beautiful! Not rain nor wind nor freezing cold could dampen spirits over Divine Mercy Weekend. 9 Page 16 Planning a road trip? Kevin Wilson offers an inspiring supplement to Google and MapQuest. Time to Calibrate your ‘GPS’ Green Dream 18 Nothing succeeds like success — and the Marians need your help to build a new video studio. The National Shrine, 65 Years Young Chris Sparks honors the jubilee with a tour of 10 things that pilgrims may not have noticed. 20 25 Artful Friendship For 30 years, Norman Rockwell lived just down the hill — and became friends with the Marians. 26 Cover photo by Vatican News: VaticanNews.va
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