Do you want to learn more about the Catholic faith? Do you want to enrich your prayer life? Do you want to develop close Catholic friendships? Do you want to grow closer to Jesus and His Mother? Then come as a guest to a Legion of Mary meeting! There is no obligation! The Legion of Mary meets each Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. in the Day Activity Center. All parishioners are welcome. The objective of the Legion of Mary is the sanctification of its members by prayer and active participation in the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, under the guidance of the parish priest and dedicated to Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces. Contact Irene Bacher at 812-944-3249 for further information.
What is the Legion of Mary?
The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, with well over 3 million active members in almost every country of the world. It has been active in the United States since 1931, has been approved by the last 6 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.
What does it do?
Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Works include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner visitation, prison ministry, visitation of the sick or aged, crowd contact, religious education, visiting the newly baptized, Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish community. Legionaries are under the guidance of a spiritual director named by the pastor. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor.
How does it work?
Members meet once a week for prayer, planning, and discussion in a family setting. Then they do two hours of definite work each week in pairs and under the guidance of their spiritual director.
Who can belong?
The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics who:
- Faithfully practice their religion
- Are animated by the desire to participate in the Church’s apostolate through membership in the Legion
- Are prepared to fulfill each and every duty which active membership in the Legion involves
How do I start?
The first step is to be a guest at a meeting of the Legion of Mary. Guests are always welcome and can go on one of the work assignments with an experienced member if they choose.