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. 4 Winter 2024-25 12 Doorway to Hope 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., Eden Hill, Stockbridge, MA 01263. Email: [email protected] Website: Marian.org If the Pope himself invited you to a celebration, would you attend? Of course! And Pope Francis’ announcement that 2025 is a Jubilee Year of Hope is a personal invitation to participate in a year-long celebration of reconciliation and renewal of our faith. It all begins on Christmas Eve with the opening of a Holy Door in Rome. 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Father Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 8 On Eden Hill 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Departments Dr. Robert Stackpole previews a new web series with the evidence concerning the Nativity. The historical Jesus Mary at the movies 10 The makers of “Faustina: Love and Mercy” present a new film on the Immaculate Conception. Father Matthew Tomeny, MIC, National Shrine rector, offers a post-election reflection. Pray, forgive, heal 11 A Jubilee of priesthood 15 Fifty years in the service of God and students: Congratulations, Fr. Timothy Roth, MIC! Our heavenly helpers The Marian Fathers have a group of patron saints: Chris Sparks reveals who made the list. 16 Page 18 It’s time to remind Catholics of the dangers of playing God in the lab, warns Maria Gallagher. The tragic consequences of IVF Créches galore! 20 Chris Sparks visits a Marian Shrine where it’s Christmas all year round and mangers abound. To Heaven, via marriage Look to Sts. Zélie and Louis Martin, parents of St. Thérèse, as role models, says Caitrin Bennett. 22 24 The next volume of the popular Gospels for Little Ones series arrives, reports Sara Beth Meyer. The light of Luke Much ado about Medjugorje The news from the Vatican brings much joy and hope to pilgrims, says Peggy Stanton. 26 29
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