Our Call to Stewardship SPIRITUAL LIFE—Legion of Mary and Evangelization

Two Excerpts from the Catena Legionis Prayers

Benefits of Membership Legion Who is she that comes forth in Legion of Mary as the morning rising,

Fair as the moon, bright as the sun,  Become more spiritual. Terrible as an army of  Carry out the wishes of Christ set in battle array? and His Blessed Mother.  Be greatly rewarded in heaven. Mary  Meet new people and make O Lord Jesus Christ, friends. our mediator with the Father, You have been pleased  Unlock Mary’s power in your to appoint the most Blessed , life. your mother,  Learn more about your faith. To be our mother also,  Have more of your prayers and our with you, answered and favors granted Mercifully grant that whoever through Mary’s intercession. comes to you seeking your favors  Have Legion members pray for May rejoice to receive all you after your death. of them through her. Amen

Our Lady Queen of Peace Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Telephone: 973-728-8162 Moving Towards the Future LEGION OF MARY

Background Purpose Active Membership Requirements  The Legion of Mary is the  Work closely with the local (Open to all Catholics.) largest lay apostolic church.

organization in the  Perform Legionary duties. Church.  Honor Mary through the

and Spiritual .  It has over three million  Attend a weekly meeting.

Catholic men and women

members worldwide.  Say daily prayers. Spiritual Works of Mercy  Founded in Dublin by Father on Sept. 7, 1921.  Keep confidential what occurs  Pray for others. at meetings.  Spread to the U.S. on  Comfort the sick and lonely. Nov. 27, 1931.  Encourage people to come  The Legion recognizes that back to the sacraments. Auxiliary Membership Mary is our most powerful intercessor to her Son,  Help “converts” practice their (Open to all Catholics.) Jesus Christ. (His heart is faith. always open to her!)  Reach out to the community.  Say daily prayers.

 Invite non-believers to the Structure  Pray for specific intentions. Catholic faith.

 Composed of lay Catholics  Welcome new church members. within a local church. Interested?  Assist the priests in their  Facilitated by a parish priest Please call: Father Adam who is the group’s Spiritual mission. E-mail [email protected] Director.  Pray for souls in purgatory. Telephone: 973-728-8162 Ext. 310  Members are called the Praesidium (parish unit).