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The '''Legion of Mary''' is a worldwide [[organization]] of [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholics]], men and women, who offer their services to their [[pastor]] to aid him in performing spiritual works on the [[parish]]. This is done by placing themselves under the banner of [[Mary, the mother of Jesus|Mary]] so that with her help they may develop greater holiness in their own lives and spread a deeper devotion to her, among others. |
The '''Legion of Mary''' is a worldwide [[organization]] of [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholics]], men and women, who offer their services to their [[pastor]] to aid him in performing spiritual works on the [[parish]]. This is done by placing themselves under the banner of [[Mary, the mother of Jesus|Mary]] so that with her help they may develop greater holiness in their own lives and spread a deeper devotion to her, among others. |
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During his years in [[South America]] he set up a great number of branches of the Legion of Mary, and trained a multitude in the apostolate of the Legion. His devotion to Mary was outstanding, and in contacts with Legionaries and others he explained and urged the practice of the True Devotion to Our Lady. |
During his years in [[South America]] he set up a great number of branches of the Legion of Mary, and trained a multitude in the apostolate of the Legion. His devotion to Mary was outstanding, and in contacts with Legionaries and others he explained and urged the practice of the True Devotion to Our Lady. |
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He is buried in the vault of the Irish Christian Brothers, in the Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires. |
He is buried in the vault of the Irish Christian Brothers, in the Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires. |
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== Legion Prayers == |
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'''OPENING PRAYERS''' |
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(Make the Sign of the Cross) |
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In the name of the Father, etc. |
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Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. |
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v. Send forth Your Spirit, O Lord, and they shall be created. |
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R. And You shall renew the face of the earth. |
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Let us pray. |
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God our Father, pour out the gifts of Your Holy Spirit on the world. You sent the Spirit on Your Church to begin the teaching of the gospel: now let the, Spirit continue to work in the world through the hearts of all who believe. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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v. You, O Lord, will open my lips. |
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R. And my tongue shall announce Your praise. |
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v. Incline unto my aid, O God. |
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R. O Lord, make haste to help me. |
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v. Glory be to the Father, etc. |
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R. As it was in the beginning, etc. |
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Then follow five decades of the Rosary with the Hail, Holy Queen. |
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Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy; hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile, show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. |
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v. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. |
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R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. |
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Let us pray. |
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O God, Whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation; grant, we beseech You, that meditating upon these mysteries in the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise. Through the same Christ our Lord. |
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Amen. |
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v. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus |
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R. Have mercy on us. |
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v. Immaculate Heart of Mary |
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R. Pray for us. |
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v. St. Joseph |
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R. Pray for us. |
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v. St John the Evangelist |
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R. Pray for us. |
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v. St. Louis-Marie deMontfort |
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R. Pray for us. |
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Make the Sign of the Cross) |
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In the name of the Father, etc. |
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'''THE CATENA LEGIONIS''' |
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Antiphon. Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array? |
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(Make the Sign of the Cross) |
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v. My soul glorifies the Lord.* |
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R. My spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour. |
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v. He looks on His servant in her lowliness;* |
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henceforth all ages will call me blessed. |
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R. The Almighty works marvels for me.* |
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Holy His name! |
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v. His mercy is from age to age,* |
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on those who fear Him. |
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R. He puts forth His arm in strength* |
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and scatters the proud-hearted. |
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v. He casts the mighty from their thrones* |
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and raises the lowly. |
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R. He fills the starving with good things,* |
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sends the rich away empty. |
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v. He protects Israel His servant,* |
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remembering His mercy, |
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R. The mercy promised to our fathers,* |
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to Abraham and his sons for ever. |
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v. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.. |
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R. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
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Antiphon. Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array? |
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v. O Mary, conceived without sin. |
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R. Pray for us who have recourse to you. |
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Let us pray. |
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O Lord Jesus Christ, our mediator with the Father, Who has been Pleased to appoint the Most Blessed Virgin, Your mother, to be our mother also, and our mediatrix with You, mercifully grant that whoever comes to You seeking Your favours may rejoice to receive all of them through her. Amen. |
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'''CONCLUDING PRAYERS''' |
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Make the Sign of the Cross) |
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In the name of the Father, etc. |
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We fly to your patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our prayers in our necessities, but ever deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. |
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v. Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces |
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or Invocation appropriate to Praesidium) |
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R. Pray for us. |
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v. St. Michael and St. Gabriel |
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R. Pray for us. |
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v. All you heavenly Powers, Mary's Legion of Angels |
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R. Pray for us. |
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v. St. John the Baptist |
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R. Pray for us. |
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v. Saints Peter and Paul |
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R. Pray for us. |
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Confer, O Lord, on us, who serve beneath the standard of Mary, that fullness of faith in You and trust in her, to which it is given to conquer the world. Grant us a lively faith, animated by charity, which will enable us to perform all our actions from the motive of pure love of You, and ever to see You and serve You in our neighbor; a faith, firm and immovable as a rock, through which we shall rest tranquil and steadfast amid the crosses, toils and disappointments of life; a courageous faith which will inspire us to undertake and carry out without hesitation great things for your glory and for the salvation of souls; a faith which will be our Legion's Pillar of Fire - to lead us forth united - to kindle everywhere the fires of divine love - to enlighten those who are in darkness and in the shadow of death - to inflame those who are lukewarm - to bring back life to those who are dead in sin; and which will guide our own feet in the way of peace; so that - the battle of life over - our Legion may reassemble, without the loss of any one, in the kingdom of Your love and glory. Amen. |
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May the souls of our departed legionaries and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. |
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Make the Sign of the Cross) |
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In the name of the Father, etc. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.legion-of-mary.ie/ Legion of Mary, Official Site] |
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*[http://www.legionofmary.org/ Legion of Mary, Unofficial Site] |
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*[http://www.legiopedia.tk/ Legiopedia, Legion of Mary Information Site] |
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*[http://www.geocities.com/chinese_youth_lom// Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chinese Junior Curia, Singapore] |
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*''' [http://www.legiondemaria.org/revista_maria_legionis.htm Maria Legionis Magazine On Line, Spanish]''' |
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* [http://www.legiopedia.tk/ Legiopedia, Legion of Mary Information Site] |
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* [http://www.geocities.com/chinese_youth_lom// Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chinese Junior Curia, Singapore] |
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*[http://www.legionofmarytidewater.com/ Mother of Good Counsel Curia, Tidewater Virginia, USA] |
*[http://www.legionofmarytidewater.com/ Mother of Good Counsel Curia, Tidewater Virginia, USA] |
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The Legion of Mary is a worldwide organization of Catholics, men and women, who offer their services to their pastor to aid him in performing spiritual works on the parish. This is done by placing themselves under the banner of Mary so that with her help they may develop greater holiness in their own lives and spread a deeper devotion to her, among others.
The Legion of Mary was founded in Dublin, Ireland on September 7, 1921. There are currently over three million active members and ten million auxiliary members worldwide. It is a lay Catholic organisation whose members are giving service to the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every country.
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The unit of the Legion of Mary is called a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting, where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. Persons who wish to join the Legion must apply for membership in a Praesidium.
Work
The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish.
Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary. “For all states of the laity the perfect example of spiritual and apostolic life is the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Apostles, who while leading the life common to all here on earth, one filled with family concerns and labours, was always intimately united with her Son and in an entirely unique way co-operated in the work of the Saviour . . . All should devoutly venerate her and commend their life and apostolate to her maternal care”.
Types of membership
1. Active members
2. Auxiliary (praying) members
Requirements
1. Attendance at a weekly meeting of the Praesidium.
2. Daily recitation of the Catena (Legion prayer).
3. The performance of a substantial assigned apostolic work weekly.
4. An obligation not to discuss with others, matters learned at the meeting or in connection with the work.
Causes
The Servant of God Frank Duff Founder of the Legion of Mary Frank Duff was born in Dublin, Ireland, on June 7, 1889. He entered the Civil Service at the age of 18. At 24 he joined the Society of St. Vincent de Paul where he was led to a deeper commitment to his Catholic faith and at the same time he acquired a great sensitivity to the needs of the poor and underprivileged. Along with a group of Catholic women and Fr.Michael Toher, Dublin Archdiocese, he formed the first praesidium of the Legion of Mary on September 7, 1921. From that date until his death, November 7, 1980, he guided the world-wide extension of the Legion with heroic dedication. He attended the Second Vatican Council as a lay observer. His profound insights into the role of the Blessed Virgin in the plan of Redemption, as also into the role of the lay faithful in the mission of the Church, are reflected in this Handbook which is almost entirely his composition.
Venerable Edel Quinn One day in 1937 a Dutch priest was driving an Irish girl to a Legion of Mary meeting some miles from his mission in Africa. They came to a river in such flood that the bridge across it could not even be seen. He was about to turn back when the girl cried out, "Oh Father, please go on, I'm sure Our Lady will protect us". He was aghast but found he couldn't resist such faith. Some men standing by formed a human chain to see if the bridge was still there. It was, so he drove on blindly. The water flooded the engine and plugs but the impetus carried the car across and up an incline at the far side. He dried the plugs and tried the starter. The car got going and they were in time for the meeting. The girl was Edel Quinn and the incident typical of her story. In 1936 she had been sent from Dublin to establish the Legion in East and Central Africa. The difficulties were enormous but she met every challenge with unwavering faith and courage. When others faltered her invariable response was, "Why can't we trust Our Lady?" or "Our Lady will see after things". For nearly eight years, her health steadily declining, she worked over the vast territories committed to her. Hundreds of Legion praesidia and many higher councils were set up on an enduring basis. As a result, thousands of Africans are engaged in the Church's work of evangelization. At the source of all Edel's activity was her deep union with God, sustained by constant prayer. The Eucharist was the centre of her life: "What a desolation life would be without the Eucharist", she wrote. Her devotion to Mary was marked by childlike trust and utter generosity. She said she could never refuse Our Lady anything she thought she wanted. Mary's rosary seemed to be always in her hand. Edel died in Nairobi on May 12, 1944. In 1957 the Archbishop of Nairobi initiated the process for her Beatification and many witnesses were examined, monoly in Africa and Ireland. Their evidence, published by the Holy See, points not only to outstanding holiness but to holiness in its most attractive form. The words love, joy, peace appear in almost every testimony. The Vicar General of Mauritius was speaking for many when he said "I want to lay special emphasis on her constant joy; she was always smiling; she never complained; she was always at people's disposal, never stinting her time". It is for the Holy See to pass judgement on her heroic sanctity. In the meantime, hundreds of Bishops have written to the Holy Father in support of the Cause, most of them, it is understood, stressing its special relevance for the young people of our time. Edel, in the words of a Spanish Cardinal, was "an image of the eternal youth of the Church". On December 15, 1994 Pope John Paul II declared Edel Quinn "Venerable". One miracle attributed to her intercession is still required for her Beatification.
The Servant of God, Alphonsus Lambe The Servant of God, Alphonsus Lambe, (known as Alfie) was born in Tullamore, Ireland on the feast of St. John the Baptist, Friday, 24th June 1932, during the international Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. Like St. John he was a precursor - the precursor of the Legion of Mary, which Pope Paul VI described as "the greatest movement which has been established for the good of souls since the era of the great religious orders". After spending a period of his youth in the novitiate of the Irish Christian Brothers, which he had to leave because of delicate health, he found his vocation in the Legion of Mary, and was appointed Envoy in 1953. With Seamus Grace, he left for Bogotá, Colombia on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 16th July) of that year. For almost six years he worked ceaselessly in promoting the Legion of Mary in Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay and Brazil. After a short but grave illness he died in Buenos Aires on the feast of St. Agnes, 21st January 1959. God had bestowed on him great natural gifts, a personality which attracted souls to the service and love of God, an infectious enthusiasm, and a facility for learning languages, which enabled him to rapidly attain fluency in Spanish and Portuguese. During his years in South America he set up a great number of branches of the Legion of Mary, and trained a multitude in the apostolate of the Legion. His devotion to Mary was outstanding, and in contacts with Legionaries and others he explained and urged the practice of the True Devotion to Our Lady. He is buried in the vault of the Irish Christian Brothers, in the Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires.