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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 have been active in India
since 1964 in Bombay and has been approved by
the last six 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, visitation of the sick and aged, prison
ministry, crowd contact, religious education,
visiting the newly baptized and First Holy Communion
families, Home Enthronement, Pilgrim Virgin Statue
rotations and meeting the other spiritual needs
of the parish community.
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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.
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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.
How can I get more information.
For more information, ask any member of the Legion
of Mary or contact your parish office to obtain
the name and telephone number of a point of contact
for the nearest Legion of Mary Praesidium.
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