The Legion of Mary--What is it?

*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!

The Legion of Mary

What is it?

The largest apostolic organization of lay people in the world, with well over 4 million active members, plus perhaps 100 million auxiliary 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 Second 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 door-to-door evangelization, parish visitation projects, youth work, and other spiritual needs of the parish and community. It gives Catholics aged 8 and older 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 wont' 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 for the day and time the Legion of Mary has its meetings in your parish.

We will be waiting to welcome you!