Legion of Mary

 

 

 St. Agnes Catholic Church

 
 
 
Coordinator:
Bernadette Harbeson @ 784-3718
 
Purpose:
The Legion of Mary is a world-wide organization of Catholics, men and women, who offer their services to their pastor to aid him in performing spiritual works in 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 as well as spreading a deeper devotion to her among others. At St. Agnes, the Legion of Mary encourages devotion to Our Lady, while also maintaining the church sanctuary.
 
Description:
The Legion of Mary is the largest Catholic Apostolic Organization, with over 10 million members. It enables its members to become better Christians by a balanced program of prayer and action which includes: visiting shut-ins, nursing homes, and hospitals; conversion work; home visitation; youth work; works of service; CCD; Prison Visitation; and promoting religious vocations. It gives Catholics of all ages, something positive to do for their Church and Community, while at the same time deepening their Spiritual life. By our Baptism, we are called to be Apostolic. Members meet together once a week for prayer and discussion.
 
 
Facts About the Legion of Mary
Do you realize - that the Spiritual Starvation is more widespread and more serious than physical hunger - we have a precious faith to share and working for others can give a new meaning to your life - Christ expects you to play a part in His work. Christ has no hands but your hands to do His work today. He has no feet but your feet to lead men His Way.  Christ needs you today to do His works of mercy. If you fail to do your part, part of His work remains undone.
 
The Legion of Mary for 78 years as been taking to heart what Jesus and the Popes have been urging - we must go out to all souls. The Legion of Mary in our Diocese has been going out to all souls. For the Jubilee Year 2000:
 
  • in February - visiting 3,400 homes in Florida in one week
  • in April - visiting over 1,600 homes in Paulsboro in one week
  • in May - visiting over 400 homes in Malaga in one day and visiting over 1700 homes in Glassboro in one week
  • in June - visiting 873 homes in West Virginia in one week 
The harvest is great and the laborers are few - we need you to share in the joy of working for Jesus and Mary. As St. James said "Faith without action is dead".
 
The Legion of Mary:
 
  • helps you to see Christ in others and to serve Him
  • helps develop a closer relationship with Christ, in order to work hand in hand with Mary, Our Queen and Mother
  • helps you submit yourself to the Holy Spirit as an instrument to great things for God and the Salvation of Souls
 

 

 

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