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FAQ's
Do you want to learn more about the Catholic faith?
Do you want to enrich your prayer life?
Do you want to develop close Catholic friendships?
Do you want to grow closer to Jesus and His Mother?
Then come as a guest to a Legion of Mary meeting!
There's no obligation!
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What is it?
The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people
in the Catholic Church, with well over 3 million active members in
almost every country of the world. It has been active in the United
States since 1931, has been approved by the last 6 Popes, and was
endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. The main purpose of the Legion
of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its
members.
What does it do?
Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced
program of prayer and service. Works include door-to-door
evangelization, parishioner visitation, prison ministry, visitation of
the sick or aged, crowd contact, religious education, visiting the
newly baptized, Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations, and meeting the other
spiritual needs of the parish community. Legionaries are under the
guidance of a spiritual director named by the pastor. The Legion is, in
essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor.
How does it work?
Members meet once a week for prayer, planning and discussion in a
family setting. Then they do two hours of definite work each week in
pairs and under the guidance of their spiritual director. Who can
belong? The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics who: Faithfully
practice their religion; Are animated by the desire to participate in
the Church's apostolate through membership in the Legion; Are prepared
to fulfill each and every duty which active membership in the Legion
involves.
How do I start?
The first step is to be a guest at a meeting of the Legion of Mary.
Guests are always welcome and can go on one of the work assignments
with an experienced member if they choose. If there is no Legion of
Mary in your parish, you can participate in a group in another parish
until you can start one of your own with the assistance of other
Legionaries and in cooperation with the pastor.
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