AMH Director/Publisher: Very Rev. 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. 4 Winter 2022-23 World of Mercy 8 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 Living history 27 “We must bring Christ into all things and all places, renew and revivify all things in Christ, gain all for Christ, attract all for Christ. Lord Jesus, enkindle our hearts with the fire of this zeal!” So wrote the Renovator of the Marian Congregation, Blessed George Matulaitis-Matulewicz (1871-1927). In this issue we shine a light on Bl. George’s legacy: the vast global reach and good works of the Marian Fathers and our diverse Marian Helper Family. 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Father Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 26 New from Marian Press 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Departments The humble crèche introduced by St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago extends a powerful invitation to encounter Christ at Christmastime, writes Br. Eliot, MIC. Away in a manger 18 Sister Mary Florence Pelczynski, CSSF, is 98 years young and shares fond memories of her late brother, Fr. Walter Pelczynski, MIC, founder of the Association of Marian Helpers. No, it’s not the Virgin Birth. Dr. Robert Stackpole offers a primer on the dogma that the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception celebrate with special joy on Dec. 8. Immaculate Conception 101 24 Lights! Camera! Mary! 28 Film portrayals of the Blessed Mother date back 120 years to the silent era, according to John Mulderig, and vary widely in Scripture-inspired movies over the decades. 8 United States: Eden Hill and beyond 11 Ukraine: Making a difference 12 The Philippines: Mercy comes home 14 Australia: On a mission for Mum 16 Poland: To be a pilgrim 20 Vietnam: Long journey home 22 Mexico: One of the greatest Marian Helpers On the cover: Stained-glass window from the Shrine of the Birth and Baptism of St. Faustina, Świnice Warckie, Poland, from The Way of Mercy: Pilgrimage in Catholic Poland by Stephen J. Binz. See pages 16-17.
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