Allocutio on the legion and the lay apostolate

Allocutio on the legion and the lay apostolate. Spiritual Director to the Legion of Mary. SOULS ARE NOT APPROACHED EXCEPT WITH MARY. The Legion Promise embodies the very spirit of the Legion. Of course, the missionary vocation of Mary is the gift of a GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE LAY APOSTOLATE. Yet from the outset, he made it very clear that the Legion’s role was not one of bringing Jul 24, 2008 · And this continues to be a fact. With her whole mind, heart, soul and body, indeed, with everything that she is and has she seeks to give Jesus to each one of us. ‘Suggestions as to Works’ is one of the longest chapters in the Handbook and could provide a helpful sort of examination of conscience concerning the apostolic work legionaries are actually doing or not doing in their praesidium. Its apostolate is built upon the fact that the main channels of grace are the Mass and the sacramental system, of which the priest is the essential minister. "No need for the Legion here". When Frank Duff was inspired by God to found the Legion of Mary, he did so in a context of grinding poverty that afflicted the city of Dublin at the start of the 1920’s. Sooner or later any legionary or any praesidium that is doing any serious apostolic work will run into Mar 22, 2012 · Concilium Allocutio March 2012 By Fr. The Legion Of Mary is a lay Catholic organisation whose members are giving service to the church on a voluntary basis in almost every country. The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. 13 November 2017. The joy of our Legion work must be the spirit of Mary herself. Since the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the day on which Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will relinquish his Office as the Successor of St. Well, first the human heart of Jesus is conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of Mary. He is one of the patrons of the Legion, and for good reason. Apr 12, 2023 · Canon 225 obliges us to be apostolic: “Since all lay people are assigned to the apostolate by baptism and confirmation, they are bound by the general obligation and they have the right, whether as individuals or organizations or in associations, to strive so that the divine message of salvation may be known and accepted by all people Jan 14, 2009 · The Legion and Meetings. This consecration is not a simple one-time thing. The Legion of Mary was first organized in Dublin, Ireland, on September 7, 1921. 12 October 2023 in Concilium News Bulletins. They do this in three ways. The whole Legion and every member must at least seek to belong totally to Mary in order to belong totally to Jesus. If you want to view or save a hard copy of The Official Handbook of Legion of Mary, please Right click here and choose Save as. Readers may refer to the masterful commentary on the Promise by Cardinal Suenens in his book “The Theology of the Apostolate. The spirit of Mary is a spirit of joy. 6) it is a fount of sound doctrine. We are too small and too full of flaws to be able to know God, let alone teach others about him, unless God helps us. Zealous persons desirous of starting the Legion in a new area may expect the objection that the Legion is not required in that particular place. The Feast of the Conversion of St Paul which occurs on Thursday is one of the most significant conversions in the history of Christianity. There is a whole melody of doctrines at the heart of Legion spirituality but I think the central one is the article of the Creed: ‘Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Sep 22, 2010 · 22 September 2010. The first meeting of the Legion of Mary took place in Myra House, Francis Street 1. 2. Louis Marie de Montfort. Junior praesidia are for children ages 8-13, and Intermediate groups for young people of high-school age. *********************************. It is recognised that even with the best of will, the Peregrinatio Pro Christo itself is not a possibility for the majority of legionaries. Peter, I have been thinking of St. The parish priests of St Helena Parish in Tangerang, Indonesia keep a few pet dogs. Paul and the Legion. First, they recite every day all the prayers in the Tessera. The Eucharistic Congress and the Legion (3) The Liturgy of the Word. Those two truths of our faith are inseparable; you cannot have one without the other. It is the dynamic principle of its apostolic action or the soul of its apostolate. Click again on the chapter title to close the drop-down menu. The Legion is present in the vast majority of the countries . Our job before God is to be humble and to sit quietly before Apr 12, 2021 · The Jewish authorities who wanted Jesus dead saw him as someone who went against God. " To the priest the Legion gives the respect and obedience which are owing to lawful superiors, yet more than this. Spiritual Reading: Handbook page 294-295 points 13-16. 4) it is a book for prayer and meditation. By Fr. It is to be regarded as an essential part of legionary duty, ranking before any other obligation of membership. Concilium Allocutio October 2011. In God’s plan if there is no Mary there will be no Jesus and our redemption would Aug 11, 2016 · Allocutio at the July 2016 Concilium Meeting by Fr. They give the Legion her indispensable focus and we neglect them at our peril. Oct 19, 2018 · First there is the inseparability of Jesus and Mary not only in time but in eternity. It was a deeply reflective and inspiring occasion and as usual with truly Legion meetings there was a significant degree of laughter, enjoyment and bonding between all Election of Concilium Officers - September 2023. 10 No. May 14, 2015 · In this Allocutio I am stressing the supreme importance that all apostolate of every kind must ultimately be a witness to the Resurrection of Christ, but the Paschal Mystery of course must include the passion and death of Christ on the Cross. Oct 10, 2007 · The vocation of Mary is always to bring Jesus into the world. 5) it is already sanctified by its association with the Legion all over the world. St. 05 July 2007. The Legion of Mary is a world-wide organization of the lay apostolate, in which Catholic men, women and youth sanctify themselves through prayer and apostolic work in union with Our Lady under the guidance of a priest. Aug 6, 2013 · The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. Over the last two years and more the Officers of Concilium have discussed the best possible ways the Legion might be able to participate in and promote the International Eucharistic Congress to take place in Dublin in June 2012. 2) it is a fine manual of spiritual direction. 3) it is a splendid guide to the technique and method of apostolate. Centered on Christ. 2nd February AD MMXVI. THE DUTY OF LEGIONARIES TOWARDS MARY. Feb 23, 2012 · Concilium Allocutio February 2012 By Fr. The Role of the Rosary in the Life of the Legionary. ” In the context of the Legion of Mary, Allocutio refers to a talk or discourse given by a Legionary, usually the spiritual director, to the members of the Legion. 83) In the last paragraph of today’s reading, it says: “The Church was founded to spread the kingdom of Christ over all the earth for the glory of God the Father, to make all men partakers in redemption and salvation and through them to establish the right relationship of the entire world to Christ. Over the centuries there have been several different lists of the sorrows of Mary. The Legion Apostolate. They are based on the writings of the founder, Frank Duff, and other sources of Catholic doctrine and devotion. In this year of going back to basics, I think I should offer a reflection on the principle of Symbolic Action. Devotion to the Sacred Heart in the Life of Frank Duff. The Legion in the Parish Ch. The generosity of God in the Eucharist is staggering. Alfie - Living the Legion. Indeed, the most momentous week in the life of Christ Himself especially the last three days of Holy Thursday Jun 10, 2008 · Ultimately the legionary must bring Jesus into the home. He has Mary always at his side, it is her Legion of Mary Allocutios are short talks given by the spiritual director or the president of a praesidium to inspire and instruct the members on various aspects of the Legion spirituality and apostolate. . Let us explain it in the words of our Founder: ‘Now I have said that apostleship Mar 10, 2010 · In the Legion of Mary we honour she who is “Mediatrix of all Graces”, anxious that all her children share in the Mercy of her Son. Today we have elected a new President of CARDINAL POINTS OF THE LEGION APOSTOLATE. Address of His Holiness to the Second World Congress of the Lay Apostolate October 5, 1957. Jun 3, 2007 · Of course, the picture of the Sacred Heart played a significant role in many stages in the life of the Legion and it still does in the prayer life and apostolate of the Legion. 1. Jesus is the centre and source of Legionary Jan 19, 2012 · Concilium Allocutio January 2012 By Fr. It finds its efficacy in the fact that it is constantly being renewed in small phrases, as well as other Nov 14, 2007 · The inactive praesidium is not only untrue to the Legion purpose of showing a virile apostolate in action, but it does a further grave injustice to the Legion. Feb 5, 2008 · The Rosary is a simple way of living the true devotion to Mary because it focuses us radically on Jesus in all his mysteries with the help of Mary, through her, in her and with her. The International Eucharistic Congress and the Legion. The Legion of Mary is an Association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces (who is fair as the moon, bright as the sun, and - to satan and his legionaries - terrible as an May 1, 1996 · The apostolate of the laity: (1) derives from the Christian vocation, (2) the Church can never be without it, (3) the New Testament clearly shows that at the very beginning of the Church it was. That is the spirit with which Legionaries should approach their “impossible dreams. Her whole life was a ‘Yes’ to the Providence and plans of God. This too is the authentic and primary mission of the Church. (a) spontaneous, (b) fruitful. Pope John Paul II to the Legion of Mary Page 5 The Founding of The Legion of Mary Page 5 The Praesidium Ch 14 An Intensely Ordered System CH 11, No 2 The Mystical Home of Nazareth Ch 20, No 21 Legion Work. Jul 28, 2009 · At our Legion meeting this week, I gave an allocutio about the relationship between priests and the lay faithful in the mission of the Church. The Legion Promise, which marks the formal entry into Mary’s Legion, is made directly to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit and Mary. Bede McGregor, OP. Mar 1, 2006 · The life of the Legion of Mary is based on Faith in the joint action of the Holy Spirit and Our Lady in the gift of the Incarnation and the work of our Redemption. ” Mar 22, 2011 · The doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ has so many profound consequences and applications. Jul 21, 2011 · The Legion in the Parish. Nov 24, 2011 · Concilium Allocutio November 2011 By Fr. Meanwhile on the left side a drop-down list of sections is displayed Click on a section and that section displays on the right. Jul 5, 2007 · Frank Duff and the Legion Handbook. Aug 28, 2019 · As Fr. Dec 1, 2004 · Every legionary is called to be an expert in building friendships and spreading joy. But the greatest suffering and sorrow of Mary is expressed in those succinct words of the Gospel May 22, 2020 · The vocation of Mary is to enable the whole of creation to rejoice in God, the Saviour of the world. As the saying goes, the Legion is a school for making saints and minting apostles. The Legion System Invariable. So Frank Duff wanted Mary to have the same place in the Legion that she had in his own life. Chapter 13 : MEMBERSHIP 8-16 (pg. Concilium is the supreme governing authority of the world wide Legion. It is the first day of Holy Week, the most momentous week of the Liturgical Year of the Church. Richard Soulliere, Spiritual Director, Legion of Mary, Miami Regia “Sometimes the least significant of happenings becomes a tremendous force in the world, and, of course, I am speaking about the Legion of Mary. He is in the business of saving souls. Helen Murphy as Vice-President. P. We must rally ourselves Jun 26, 2017 · Allocutio at May 2017 Concilium Meeting by Fr. Her son had been so dedicated to God that at 12 years of age he already had said, “Did you not know that I must be about my father’s business!”. You can find a collection of allocutios on this webpage and learn more about Feb 7, 2022 · This is key in our understanding of the Legion of Mary, its object and Spirit. Our entire apostolate depends to a great extent on our friendliness and courtesy and helpfulness. The Legion was founded by Frank Duff on 7 September, 1921 in Dublin. In her heavenly glory Mary is now closer to us than ever. Or to put it another way: the Legion is essentially missionary or apostolic just like the Church itself. This spirit of Mary must be the Jan 27, 2024 · Fr. Louis de Montfort. Instead our commitment is to Nov 8, 2008 · 50th Anniversary of Peregrinatio Pro Christo. She knew he was deeply interested in the work of the Baptist at the Jordan, that Apr 28, 2023 · The very nature of the lay apostolate would be at stake without the support of the priest. Everything about Mary points us and leads us to God, the creature to the creator, the Mother to the Son. Candlemas. The honouring of the Legion devotion to Mary by serious meditation and zealous practice is placed on each member as a solemn trusteeship to the Legion. When Frank Duff wrote that sentence he was revealing one of May 21, 2023 · Allocutio – May 2023. Several months ago, in preparation for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, we reflected several times on the role of mercy in the history and spirituality of the Legion. It means a special sharing in Mary’s maternal care of the mystical Body of Christ. One of the fruits of the monthly meeting of Concilium is the growing awareness of the universal presence of the Legion in the modern world. True Devotion to the Nation. To put it in the celebrated expression: ‘To Jesus through Mary. Allocutio Toronto Senatus Council April 10, 2022 The Praesidium, Chapter 14 Pages 85-86, 9. At the Visitation we see an example of Mary as Mediatrix of all Graces. On the 13th of May 2017 Pope Francis went on a Pilgrimage to Fatima and canonized two young children, Francisco Marto and his younger sister Jacinta, as saints. These talks are an essential part of the Legion’s meetings and serve to educate, motivate, and guide Aug 11, 2014 · Allocutio at July 2014 Concilium Meeting by Fr. One of the dog approached a seated security guard looking exhausted with his tail drooping down. It is a doctrine that the Legion translates into habitual action. It is truly wonderful. Sep 20, 2012 · The constant invoking of the name of Mary is one of the reasons why the Rosary is so precious a prayer to the Legion. Spiritual Director to the Concilium. Aug 9, 2018 · July Allocutio 2018. The Legion and the Parish. Finally, we ask the question as to where Mary fits in with the mystery of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Cardinal Ratzinger said “Divine Mercy: the Holy Father found the Oct 20, 2011 · 20 October 2011. Six years ago, beloved sons and daughters, We said at the close of Our address to the first World Congress for the Lay Apostolate: "If there is a power in the world capable . 22) … True devotion to Mary achieves its full development only in union with her. In his Angelus address on July 8th 2018 Pope Francis made the following statement: ‘A lack of faith is an obstacle to God’s grace - many baptised Catholics live as if Christ. We acquire this expertise by a faithful fulfilling of the whole Legion system. I end by suggesting that if we fully take on board the gift of the Compendium at the personal and group levels it will renew and enrich everything we are now doing. It creates the impression that the Legion is not suited to the doing of certain work, whereas the real fact is that the Legion, though perfectly capable, is not even being employed on Concilium Allocutio November 2008 By Fr. He devised a Mar 8, 2007 · I started this Allocutio by saying that how deeply moved and impressed I have been by reports of the Legion’s catechetical apostolate throughout the world. Bede tells us, “As Legionaries we must ask for the grace to Jul 17, 2017 · Allocutio at June 2017 Concilium Meeting by Fr. It does not reflect the Divine idea. Union necessarily signifies community of life. And literally millions of lay people have been brought to a realisation that they are called to be saints and to the lay apostolate through membership of the Legion. Dec 1, 2021 · Every legionary is called to be an expert in building friendships and spreading joy. Both of these fiats were manifestations of a profound faith in God. Today we celebrate the 1000th meeting of Concilium Legionis Mariae or more simply Concilium. There are some sentences in the Handbook that we must never tire of returning to. Another Look at the Legion and the Parish. While the Legion of Mary is a lay apostolate, it is constructed to function as an intense alliance between clergy and laity Feb 2, 2016 · Allocutio: 2nd February AD MMXVI Candlemas. I chose the following passage from Vatican II's Decree on the Life and Ministy of Priests as the spiritual reading. The Legionary is strongly recommended to undergo the True Devotion as given by St. Reflections on the First Allocutio in Legion History. Jesus at the Centre of True Devotion to Mary. -10. Now that we are in the midst of this grace-filled year I want to return to this great theme since it Oct 11, 2021 · But finally we must never forget Our Lord’s own words, “No one can know the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him” (Matt 11:27). “Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia and Apr 1, 2005 · Everything the Legion has to say on dying and death is contained in the practice of the True Devotion to Mary. Eamon Devlin CM. Sometimes Mary is kept in the background so as to meet the prejudices of those who make small account of her. Recently we celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the beginning of the Peregrinatio Pro Christo or as it is more popularly known, PPC. Peter a great deal and how blessed we have been in having such tremendous successors of the great apostle in modern times. Dec 27, 2019 · The Legion of Mary changed Alfie from being an ordinary good Christian into an extraordinary apostolic Christian or the discovery of the Legion by Alfie enabled him to become the person God wanted him to be. of disposing souls Dec 15, 2014 · The Legion if true to his/her charism must be a contemplative lay apostle and the weekly meeting is the privileged way the Legion forms us to a life of prayer, faith formation, and genuine apostolate. Let me try and illustrate this by showing how John Paul 11 understood and lived to the very end, this consecration to Mary as taught by St. Aug 13, 2018 · June 2018 Allocutio. It is the Child Jesus who is the source of the grace that brings joy to John in the womb of Elizabeth but Our Lord uses Mary as his instrument. These praesidia give young parishioners weekly formation in both Catholic doctrine and the lay apostolate. The Handbook concludes: The devotion of the Legion is the foundation of its apostolate. 01 May 2014. Let us consider just one here, namely, the relationship of the Mystical Body to the nature of the apostolate which is so central to Legion spirituality and life. 82 – pg. 13 August 2018. In his testimony concerning Alfie, Cardinal Mozzoni wrote: ‘The apostolate became an absolute obligation,’ or in the words of Frank OBJECTIONS WHICH MAY BE ANTICIPATED. 11 August 2014. It is Our Lady’s instrument for guiding and serving, encouraging and affirming the world wide Legion and when necessary, correcting and May 1, 2006 · The legionary constantly reflects on the fiat of Mary to her maternity of God at the Annunciation and her fiat to her maternity of each one of us given to her from the Cross. One such sentence is: The spirit of the Legion of Mary is that of Mary herself. The Legion of Mary and the Rosary. Without the twelve, without the seventy-two, above all without Mary, there would be no Church, no Body of Christ in the modern world. The lay apostolate without the priest would be utterly unthinkable for Frank Duff. But a legionary is never alone. Jul 5, 2018 · May 2018 Allocutio. Last month we highlighted the simple truth that the bottom line of every Eucharistic Congress and indeed the central point of the abundant richness of the teaching of the Magisterium on the Eucharist is the real presence of the Jun 15, 2015 · Allocutio: At the heart of Legionary devotion is a firm and unshakeable devotion to Mary. Mar 5, 2017 · St. During the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Legion of Mary we have been reflecting on various aspects of the very first meeting of the Legion. Jun 1, 2006 · In the Eucharist we have the glorified humanity of Christ and therefore His human heart directly and personally focussed on each one of us in Holy Communion and in adoration outside the time of Mass. In a letter to Blessed Pope PaulV1 our founder mentions that he has been praying the Rosary every day since 1914. Shortly after I was appointed vice-postulator for the Cause of Frank Duff, I made a long visit to the house where Frank lived for most of his life and where he died. The Parish is central to the identity and apostolate of the Legion. Legion of Mary Sydney Senatus. This method of making Catholic doctrine more acceptable may accord with human reasonings. Queen of Heaven, Rejoice. We all know that the Legion will not operate in a diocese without the express…. Our meeting today takes place on Palm Sunday. Nothing more and nothing less. He rested his head on the security guard’s lap, and the security guard petted the May 19, 2017 · Founded in 1921, the Legion is now the largest Lay Apostolate in the Catholic Church with millions of members, men women and children, all over the world. Name And Origin (Handbook Chapter 1, pg 9-11) Fr. Pope Pius XII. (Handbook, p. This seemed a useful thing to do in the Year for Priests. 09 August 2018. The very first suggestion in this chapter thirty-seven is the apostolate in the parish. Bede wrote in August 2006 “in the constant battle to be generous and faithful in the apostolate, Mary in heaven is the luminous sign of hope: in her and through her we will win through in the end. Jul 1, 2005 · The Legion seeks to be a presence of Mary in a parish or diocese or wherever she exists. It is her gift to the whole Church and in a special way to the Legion. 5 Should we Seek Conversions? The New Evangelization; The Legion Apostolate Ch 10, No 3 Jun 12, 2008 · The Legion of Mary is an Association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces (who is fair as the moon, bright as the sun, and - to satan and his legionaries - terrible as an army set in battle array), have formed themselves into a Legion for service in the Sep 1, 2005 · The praetorian member of the Legion is encouraged to accept more gifts from God in order to grow even closer to our Lord and His Mother. We celebrate the ultimate fruit and gift of the total work of our redemption - the giving of the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church and to each one of us. His idea was to help Catholic laypeople fulfill their baptismal promises and be able to live their dedication to the Church in an May 11, 2021 · Without the priest there can be no fullness of the lay apostolate. Without the laity there can be no fullness of the priesthood for the priest must have members just as Christ himself had members. It is the spirit of the Magnificat, our The Legion of Mary is a miracle of these modern times. Experience shows that it is necessary to stress, what the Concilium has repeatedly Apr 24, 2024 · The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. It became an essential part of his consecration to Our Lady and indeed of the Mar 14, 2013 · St. In the first decade of its existence it Jul 28, 2020 · Without the priest there can be no fullness of the lay apostolate. Bede McGregor OP. We know that the first praesidium of the Legion was given the title Our Lady of Mercy. Francis of Assisi, commenting on the facing of incredible challenges, once counseled, “Start by doing what’s necessary; then [continue by doing] what’s possible; and suddenly you [find yourself] doing the impossible!”. Nov 13, 2017 · Allocutio at October 2017 Concilium Meeting by Fr. ’. It is not simply a doctrine that we assent to with our mind or accept with our heart. On Facing the Impossible - Symbolic Action. ”21. As the Legion is not an organisation for the doing of any one special type of work, but is primarily for the development of Another way to insure the Catholic education of youth is to have the Legion start a Junior or Intermediate praesidium in the parish. Subsections 9 and 10 of this chapter refer to the position and function of the Spiritual Director within the Praesidium. The Legion and the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven. Mary knew this was wrong. Margaret Mary by our Lord. Once again Fr. 243 Broadway St, Glebe, NSW 2037 (02) 9660 6131 (02) 9660 7036 Some Reflections on Evangelisation. Peter and the Legion - February 2013. Jun 1, 2005 · Leadership in the Legion means the opportunity of joyful and humble service of our fellow legionaries, empowering the little people to be saints and apostles and supporting and guiding the strong and enterprising. We can grow tired of the sacrifice involved in faithfulness to meetings, apparent failure or difficult situations, dryness of spirit, lack of response, the sheer load of demands made on our time and energy. Jul 8, 2013 · The Holy Communion of Reparation is the core activity of the devotion to the Sacred Heart revealed to St. 05 July 2018. It consists of only four sentences but in them we have four keys for unlocking the essential spirit and essence of Allocutio – September 11, 2011. Bede McGregor O. The International Eucharistic Congress and the Legion (2) Last month I gave an introductory reflection on the International Eucharistic Congress that takes place in Dublin in Ireland in June this year (2012) and its meaning for the Legion all over the world. And we have the infinite, intimate life of the Trinity offered to us to share in. The latter is only part of apostolic work. As Mary’s Legion, we seek to be instruments of mercy not for a day, not even for nine days. One of the most effective ways in which a Christian and therefore a Legionary grows in grace and deepens their Catholic faith in all its depth and breadth is by keeping in tune with the Church throughout the liturgical year. It is a lovely providence of God that our Concilium Meeting today takes place on the magnificent feast of Pentecost. My work on CCF is part of my apostolate in the Legion, as an active member; but Frank Duff also organized the Legion to have a "prayer wing" to help active members. When the Legion ceases to evangelize it loses its right to exist. GOOD FRIDAY. He must talk religion at some stage. We are delighted to announce the election of the following Concilium officers: - Sr. The Legion and Spiritual Warfare. May 1, 2014 · Allocutio at April 2014 Concilium Meeting by Fr. 18 March 2009 in Allocutio. Secondly, the Rosary is a privileged way of evangelisation. This event is of tremendous significance and joy for all children in every country on earth. The Essence of the Spirit and System of the Legion of Mary. Jun 11, 2008 · 1) it is our rule. Aug 26, 2023 · Allocutio is a Latin term that translates to “address” or “speaking to. The picture of the Sacred Heart presided at the first meeting of the Legion in 1921 along with Mary represented by her statue on a little altar. The third feast is that of Our Lady of Sorrows. If we were to search for a single sentence that would encapsulate the whole inner life of the Legion the one we have just read in our spiritual reading would be a good choice: The spirit of the Legion of Mary is that of Mary herself. does not exist: they repeat the signs and acts of faith but they. Jun 25, 2008 · Totus Tuus: the Legion in NUS: St Paul: Allocutio by Brother Paul- 25 June 2008. So many have discerned their vocation to marriage and life in the domestic church through the Legion and this too continues to be a fact. 14 January 2009. They are invited to root themselves even more deeply in the heart of the mystical Body of Christ. AMDG ac BVM. May 28, 2015 · Exploratio Dominicalis enables the majority (in many cases all) of the members of a praesidium to undertake such a venture. Saul, persecutor personified of the early Church becomes Paul, preacher par excellence of the faith and apostle of the Gentiles. The priest represents Christ as Head of the mystical Body of Christ so it would make no sense at all for the laity to act independently of the priest. Frank Duff, our Founder gave considerable thought into writing what is called the Standing Instruction. The reason Frank Duff can be rightly called the pioneer of the lay apostolate isn’t because he was the first to engage in it, or manifest the theology of it, but because of his mobilisation of it in practice. Nov 10, 2015 · We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. ”. The Legion is steeped in the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Jul 1, 2004 · The Legion is totally at the service of the salvation of souls. *******************************. “Apostolate” is not equivalent to “Evangelization”. The meeting is more like the original cenacle experience. Sr. Spiritual Director to the Legion of Mary The Souls of our Departed Legionaries. It was a deeply reflective and inspiring occasion and as usual with truly Legion meetings there was a significant Dec 12, 2007 · 12 December 2007. One of the duties the Legion has especially at heart is to manifest this ardent devotion toward the Mother of God. With the approval and support of the Popes and a great many Bishops, Priests and Religious, as well as the prayers and efforts of legionaries, the Legion, by the grace of God, has grown into a worldwide organisation with several million members. Frank Duff, our founder, was above all a lay apostle. Today’s Spiritual Reading is selected from the Decretum De Apostolatu Laicorum, Apostolicam Actuositatem (Lay Missionary Decree) concerning the missionary work of the laity. 5 th April 2018 Allocutio. od kb fh bg gk fe ml zz eg rm