Marian Helper Winter 2012-2013

F E A T U R E S 8 Launch of digital magazine You can now enjoy the interactive version of Marian Helper . BY D AVID C AME AND A NDREW L EECO 12 ‘Dream come true’ for Marians Eden Hill Stations of the Cross are blessed on Sept. 14. BY D AN V ALENTI 15 Prophet for our times Consider these prophecies of St. Faustina that have proved true. BY R EV . G EORGE W. K OSICKI , CSB, AND D AVID C AME 16 Honoring faithful service Three Marian Fathers celebrate the Silver Anniversary of their priesthood. BY D AN V ALENTI 20 Your gift of prayer Enrollments in the Association assure those you love of the Marians’ prayers. B Y F R . J IM M C C ORMACK , MIC 24 Answers to the tough questions youth ask Marian seminarian offers frank advice to parents in a secular age. BY F ELIX C ARROLL AMH D IRECTOR /P UBLISHER Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC “Father Joseph, MIC” E XECUTIVE E DITOR David Came S ENIOR W RITER /E DITOR Dan Valenti 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 On the cover: The Most Rev. Timothy McDonnell, Bishop of Springfield, Mass., blesses the Third Station of the Cross on Eden Hill in Stockbridge. The Marians invited Bishop McDonnell to dedicate and bless all 14 life- size Stations of the Cross on Sept. 14. Photo by Felix Carroll. 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 © 2012 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] w ebsite : www.marian.org I n s i d e Vol. 67, No. 4 Winter 2012-13 D E P A R T M E N T S 4 Father Joseph Writes To you from the Director of the Association of Marian Helpers. 5 Father Joseph’s Mailbox Marian Helpers share their thoughts after going through HAPP’s “Consoling the Heart of Jesus” small-group retreats. 7 Ask a Marian Your questions for Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC. 10 In the News Marians open Helpers Center in Argentina. BY D AN V ALENTI 22 Shrine News Blessed John Paul II relic enshrined. BY D AN V ALENTI 26 Graces Received Thanksgiving for prayers answered through Blessed Stanislaus Papczynski. 27 Remembered on Eden Hill Memorial and tribute opportunities. 29 Outstanding Helpers Profiles of Helpers who support the Marians in special ways. BY E LLEN M ILLER 34 Between Us How I share my faith. BY A H ELPER AND A M ARIAN N C D C THE