- Do you want to learn more about your Catholic Faith?
- Do you want to deepen your prayer life?
- Do you want to develop close Catholic Friendships
- Do you want to grow closer to Jesus and His Mother?
- Come as a guest to a Legion of Mary meeting. There’s no obligation!
What is it?
The largest apostolic organization of lay people in the
world, with well over 4 million active members, in every country. In 2011 the Legion celebrated its 90th
anniversary worldwide. Active in the US since 1931, it has been approved by
every pope since its inception-- each having given it their papal apostolic
blessing, & endorsed by the 2nd Vatican Council.
What does it do?
It makes its members better Catholics, first of all,
through a balanced program of prayer and service in union with the Holy Spirit
as He operates through Mary, Mother of the Church. Works include parish
visitation projects, evangelization, youth work, and other spiritual needs of
the parish and community. It gives Catholics aged 8 & up an opportunity to
do something positive for the Church while at the same time deepening their spiritual
life and strengthening their Catholic Faith.
How does it work?
Members meet together once a week for prayer, study,
planning and discussion in a family setting; they do a couple of hours of
definite work each week in pairs and under the guidance of a Spiritual
Director.
Who can belong?
No one—for the first three months! There is an easing-in
period so you can see how work or family obligations blend with the tried and
proven system of the Legion. Any Catholic, young, not-so-young, single, married,
retired, who would like to draw closer to Jesus and His Mother is welcome to
give it a try.
How do I start?
By being a guest at a
meeting. You are invited to come and see
the Legion from the inside. And you can go as a guest on one of the work
assignments with an experienced member if you wish. You won’t need a lot of
talent, or great intelligence or even a feeling of being capable! What you will
need is a willingness to sacrifice a little of your time and energy for the
greatest reason in the world: your love of God.
Contact your parish office for the time and day of the week the Legion of Mary meets in your parish. Or if there is no LOM in your parish, contact your diocese for the contact information for the L.O.M. person in your diocese.
We'll be waiting for you!
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