DO YOU REALISE……………
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That hunger is the world’s
greatest problem today
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That Spiritual starvation
is more widespread and more serious than physical hunger
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That it afflicts even
the richest countries and that you will find it on your own doorstep
v That you who have faith have something very precious
to share.
v That working for others can give a new meaning to
your life
v That Christ expects you to play your part in his
work
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THE LEGION OF MARY WILL HELP YOU
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To see Christ in others
and serve Him there.
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To become a holier person
yourself.
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To work hand in hand with
Mary our Queen and Mother.
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To submit yourself to
the Holy Spirit as an instrument of His work.
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With the help of the Holy
Spirit to do great things for God and for the salvation of souls.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO………?
Visit the sick, the aged, the lonely, in hospitals or their homes.
Circulate Catholic newspapers and magazines.
Do lay missionary work abroad during your holidays.
Help run discussion groups.
Promote religion in the homes.
Promote public recitation of the Rosary.
Show religious dvds in schools.
These and many
others are the opportunities that can be yours as an active member of the Legion of Mary.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN THE LEGION OF MARY
Christ has no hands but your hands to do His work today.
He has no feet but your feet to lead men in His way.
He has no tongue but your tongue to tell men how he died.
He has no help but your help to bring men to his side.
Christ needs you today to do his work of mercy.
If you fail to do your part, part of his work will remain undone.
WHO MAY JOIN THE LEGION OF MARY?
All practising Catholics, men and women married or single
Who wish to play their full part as lay members of the Church
And who are prepared to follow the legion system
For membership of an adult group the candidate must be over 18 years of age
Those under 18 may join Junior or Intermediate groups.
AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP
If for some reason you cannot become a full active member you can become an Auxiliary member. As an Auxiliary member
you will support the work of the legion by your prayers. You will undertake to
say daily the prayers contained in the legion prayer leaflet. These include the
Rosary. If you already say the Rosary every day there will be no obligation to
say a second Rosary. You could help the legion greatly by becoming an Auxiliary
member.
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As a legionary you will be expected…….
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To attend a local group
meeting each week.
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To spend at least two
hours on active work each week.
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To say a short prayer
each day.
You may in your generosity do more. Indeed many legionaries do.
HOW TO JOIN THE LEGION OF MARY
You join a local group called a Praesidium
You are taken on probation for at least three months
During that time you sample the legion system and take part in legion works
At the end if the probation period you can decide whether or not you wish to take on full
membership.
So why not contact your local Praesidium?
You can lose nothing by enquiring.
