Who is a Marian Helper?
The Association selected the term "Helpers" from one of the charisms — special gifts of the Holy Spirit — enumerated by St. Paul in 1 Cor. 12:28. It designates the faithful who, within the body of Christ (the Church), by the Holy Spirit's action, are particularly called and empowered to minister to it with voluntary gifts to charity.
Our members, Marian Helpers, continue Christ's action of self-giving for the building up of His Body "until we become the perfect Man (the total Christ, made of Head and members), fully mature with the fullness of Christ himself" (Ep 4:13), where "God lives among human beings" and "makes his home among them" (Rev 21:3).
What are the Spiritual Benefits of Membership?
Members of the Association of Marian Helpers share in the benefits of all the daily Masses, prayers, and good works of Marian priests and brothers all over the world. In addition, they receive a specific remembrance in the following:
- A daily Holy Mass celebrated for members
- A Holy Mass offered for members on the First Friday and First Saturday of each month
- A Holy Mass offered for deceased members on All Souls Day
- A special Mass offered on each feast day of Our Savior and His Blessed Mother, including The Presentation (Feb. 2), The Annunciation (Mar. 25), The Assumption (Aug. 15), The Birth of Mary (Sept. 8), and The Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8)
- The continuous Novena to The Divine Mercy at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
- The daily prayers offered by workers at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy and the Marian Helpers Center
How do I or My Loved One Become a Member?