Legion of Mary
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WHAT IS THE LEGION OF MARY?
It is a worldwide apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church with well over 2 million active members in over 170 countries. It was founded by Frank Duff in Dublin, Ireland on September 7, 1921 and celebrated its Centennial in 2021. It has been active in the United States since 1931, has been approved by many popes including St. Pope John Paul II, and endorsed by the Second Vatican Council.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE LEGION OF MARY?
The primary purpose of the Legion of Mary is the sanctification of its members through prayer, the sacraments and devotion to Mary and the Holy Trinity, and of the whole world through the apostolate of the Legion..
WHAT ARE THE WORKS OF THE LEGION OF MARY?
Emphasis is on the Works of Mercy: visiting the sick, door-to-door evangelization, Apostolate to the crowd, distributing Catholic literature specially the church bulletin, encouraging fallen away Catholics to return to the practice of their faith, visiting families to see if children have been baptized, teaching RCIA and other religious education classes, promoting the practice of daily Mass and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, bringing the Pilgrim Virgin statue of the Blessed Mother to houses to spread devotion to the Rosary, Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the homes and prison ministry.The Legion of Mary seeks to increase people’s knowledge, faith and love of God and at the same time increase the faith and holiness of its own members through prayer and service to our Lord, with Mary as its Model.
Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
HOW DO I JOIN THE LEGION OF MARY?Active membership is open to all Catholic men and women 18 years of age and over. Young men and women under the age of 18 are welcome to join the Junior Legion of Mary.
Interested in becoming a Legionary and being part of Mary's army? Join us on Monday evenings at 6:00PM or Friday mornings at 10:00AM in Room 5 of the Education Building.AVE MARIA!
CONTACTS:
Monday, 6PM Group
Luisa Rowsey- President
thelegion.mary@gmail.com
713-819-5030
Friday, 10AM Group
Mercedes Lerma - President
832-277-5388
