Legio Praesidium
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, with about 3 million active members in over 160 countries around the world. The Legion of Mary has been active in the United States (USA) since 1931, has been approved by 7 Popes, and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council.
The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Members of the Legion of Mary become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer, the sacraments and devotion to Mary and the Trinity, and service in a family atmosphere. Legionaries are under the guidance of a spiritual director named by the pastor. The Legion of Mary is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor.
Origin
The Legion of Mary began in Dublin, Ireland, on September 7, 1921, and is now in every country of the world.
Purpose
To make its members better Catholics and to mobilize the Catholic Laity.
To raise the spiritual level of the entire community through direct contact with and interest in, every member and potential member of the Mystical Body of Christ.
To accomplish this through Mary, Mother of Souls and Mediatrix of All Grace.
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