Br. Andrew Mączyński, MIC

General Promoter of the Association of Marian Helpers
Stockbridge, Massachusetts

First Vows: 9/8/1983
Final Vows: 8/15/1986

Additional titles:
General & Provincial Promoter of the Confraternity of Immaculate Conception
Archivist of the Province
Director of “Marian Heritage” publication
Editor of “Roze Maryi” magazine
Vice Postulator for Marian Fathers Causes of Canonization in North America and Asia
President of the Provincial Commission for History and Spirituality

Previous assignments and dates:
Director, Association of Marian Helpers, Poland: 1996-1997
Director, Association of Marian Helpers, Stockbridge, Massachusetts: 1997-2003
IV and II Provincial Councilor: 1993-2006
House Superior, Stockbridge, Massachusetts: 1999-2008
Director of the Postulants, Stockbridge, Massachusetts: 2002-2003

Do you have a devotion to a particular Saint(s)?
St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary Papczynski, St. John Paul II, St. Joan of France, and St. Therese of Lisieux.

Favorite quote from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska?

The Lord said to me, The loss of each soul plunges Me into mortal sadness. You always console Me when you (36) pray for sinners. The prayer most pleasing to Me is prayer for the conversion of sinners. Know, My daughter, that this prayer is always heard and answered. (Diary, 1397)

All grace flows from mercy, and the last hour abounds with mercy for us.  Let no one doubt concerning the goodness of God; even if a person’s sins were as dark as night, God’s mercy is stronger than our misery.  One thing alone is necessary; that the sinner set ajar the door of his heart, be it ever so little, to let in a ray of God’s merciful grace, and then God will do the rest. (Diary, 1507)

Jesus said to me, Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: Jesus, I trust in You. I desire that this image be venerated, first in your chapel, and [then] throughout the world. I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I also promise victory over [its] enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I Myself will defend it as My own glory. (Diary, 47-48) 

Favorite prayer to Our Lady?
Memorare Prayer to Our Lady.

His story:
"It was a perfect fit"

Even from my childhood days in Poland, I can see how God was preparing me to serve as a Marian brother here in the United States.

I grew up at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Warsaw, Poland. It was a Marian parish, and I have fond memories of the priests and brothers there. In fact, from my first grade school days, the Marians were my catechists.

I particularly admired the Marians for their fidelity to the Church and their devotion to Mary. As I grew older, I began to read books about the life of the Congregation's founder, Saint Stanislaus Papczynski. At times, I would even turn to this Holy Man for special needs in prayer.

The more I learned about St. Stanislaus and the inspiring work of the Marians from their foundation, the more I was able to identify with their mission. Soon, I found myself falling in love with this community of consecrated religious.

I admire Father Founder's zeal for the Church, the way he exercised mercy for the holy souls in purgatory, and, above all, his love for Mary.

When I finished a period of my public schooling, it was very natural for me to join the Marians. And, in discerning my vocation, I felt called to a consecrated life of service as a religious brother.

As a child growing up in Poland, I was also drawn to the message of Divine Mercy, and the life of Saint Faustina. So, when I was asked to come to America to help spread the message of mercy, it was a perfect fit.

God has drawn me to Himself in a wonderful way, as I have said "yes" to Him as Mary did. He continues to bless me in my duties as General Promoter of the Association of Marian Helpers. This work enables me to tell others about the Merciful Savior and His Blessed Mother. What more could I ask for?

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