Mary’s Notebook - Legion Of Mary - Tidewater
Mary’s NotebookFebruary – March 2009SectionFront PageNews & EventsHandbook StudyDivine MysteriesLegion ge123-45-1011-1213-15Issue 31Tidewater Curia Holding Acieson March 22ndThe Tidewater Curia is holding its annual Acies on March22nd at 3:00pm at Star of the Sea Catholic Church inVirginia Beach. (Continued on page 2)Prayers eededSpecial – VP LetterPrayer is, among other things, aschool for hope. In a sense, evenwhen no one listens to a person’sneeds, God still listens. If you orsomeone you care about are inneed of prayers, e-mailwebmaster@legionofmarytidewater.com - we’ll add you to our prayerlist. (Continued on page 2)Attached is a special letter from the Vice President of theTidewater Curia of the Legion of Mary to all praesidia in theTidewater Curia. Praesidia attached to the Tideweater Curiaare asked to please read the letter, fill out the attached form,and give the completed form to our Curia VP. Readers ofMary’s Notebook from other Curia are asked to not fill out andsend to her the attached form. (Continued on page 13)Divine Mysteries: GUIDELI ES FOR LE T A DEASTERThe Office of Worship Diocese of Richmond has published the 2009 The annual observance ofLent, which helps to guide the faithful through these important parts of the liturgical year.Beginning now, with the document:It is the special season for the ascent to the holy mountain of Easter. Through its twofold themeof repentance and baptism, the season of Lent disposes both the catechumens and the faithful tocelebrate the paschal mystery. Catechumens are led to the sacraments of initiation by means ofthe rite of election, the scrutinies, and catechesis. The faithful, listening more intently to theword of God and devoting themselves to prayer, are prepared through a spirit of repentance torenew their baptismal promises. (CEREMONIAL OF BISHOPS CB, 249).(Continued on page 5)Mary’s NotebookIssue 31, February - March 2009page 1 of 15
News and EventsPlease Pray For:Pope’s Prayer IntentionsDevotee from Dubia, who is praying for ajob in Bahrain, through the intercession ofVennerable Edel Quinn.FebruaryPope Benedict's general prayer intention is:That the Pastors of the Church may alwaysbe docile to the action of the Holy Spirit intheir teaching and in their service to God'speople.For the Tidewater Curia Acies being held aton March 22nd.Pope Benedict’s mission prayer intention is:That the Church in Africa may find adequateways and means to promote reconciliation,justice and peace efficaciously, according tothe indications of the Synod of the Bishops’Special Assembly for Africa.The Acies, being held at 3:00pm on Sunday,March 22nd will be held at Star of the SeaCatholic Church, located at:1404 Pacific Ave.Virginia Beach, VA 23451All active members of the Legion of Mary inpraesidia attached to the Curia are requiredto attend. All auxiliary members areencouraged and invited to attend. Praesidiaare encouraged to make contact with alltheir auxiliaries and inform them of the dateand location of Acies, as well as to invitethem to attend.MarchPope Benedict's general prayer intention is:That the role of women may be moreappreciated and used to good advantage inevery country in the world.Pope Benedict’s mission prayer intention is:That in the light of the letter addressed tothem by Pope Benedict XVI, the Bishops,priests, consecrated persons, and lay faithfulof the Catholic Church in the PeoplesRepublic of China may commit themselvesto being the sign and instrument of unity,communion and peace.Also Please Pray for:Marie Beaupre, long-time active member.She is now under hospice care at her sister's.Mary’s NotebookAcies March 22ndChild Protection PolicyA copy of the Legion of Mary ChildSafeguarding Policy is now online atwww.legionofmarytidewater.com/docs/Child.pdf. Legionaries working with childrenshould familiarizes themselves with boththis policy and the policies of their localdiocese and follow the requirements of both.Issue 31, February - March 2009page 2 of 15
Handbook StudyOrder of the Praesidium MeetingThis is the first in a series that seeks to discussthe order chapter 18 of the Legion of MaryHandbook. We start with section 1:“The setting of every meeting shall beuniform.”This reminds the reader of the preliminary noteof the Handbook, “So, if unprepared to workthe system exactly as described in these pages,please do not start the Legion at all.” The firstadvice I can give any president is that nomeeting should be called to order if the intentis not to run the meeting exactly as outlined inthis chapter. The section continues:“The members should sit around a table atone end of which for the purpose of themeeting a small temporary altar is erected.On a white cloth of sufficient size is placed astatue of the Immaculate Conception (in theattitude of the distribution of Graces),preferably about two feet (60 cm) high flanked by two vases of flowers and twocandlesticks with lighted candles. A little tothe right of the statue, and a little in advanceof it, should be set the vexillum, which isdescribed in chp 27.Photographs of the setting of the altar and ofthe vexillum”Mary’s Notebook“As the idea is that the statue represents theQueen present among her soldiers, the altarmust not be separated from the meetingtable or so placed as to remove the statueoutside the circle of the members.”The set-up of the altar, and the exactpositioning of every part of Mary’s throne isnot a minor detail. Rather, the exact set-up ofthe Legion altar is the first note that begins theLegion meeting. It is the first thing membersnotice, and by correctly setting up the altar, apraesidium begins its meeting well. Thesection continues:“Filial love towards our Heavenly Motherdictates that the equipment and the flowersshould be as good as possible; the equipmentis not a recurring item of expense. Possibly abenefactor or some other good fortune mightput the praesidium in possession of silvervases and candlesticks. It should be regardedIssue 31, February - March 2009page 3 of 15
as an honorable duty on the part of somelegionary to keep the vexillum and the vasesand candlesticks clean and bright, and dulyprovided with flowers and candles at theexpense of the praesidium.”On these issues it is needed to comment thatsome often raise the issue of the costsassociated with providing fresh, beautiful,flowers. On this two things must beconsidered. First, if the issue is the quality ofthe flowers acquired, my suggestion is that thequality should be as good as possible. Moneyspent on the flowers is well worth it, asprocurement of low-quality flowers, not onlydistracts from the veneration due to Our Lady,but also begins the meeting by setting theimpression that one’s best is not due to MotherMary, but that second-rate flowers, andsecond-rate effort are acceptable. If the issue,however, is one of waste then let it never besaid that one working under the banner ofMary was wasteful! The Legion must beefficient and professional, overpaying forflowers, purchasing more than needed, or thepurchase of exotic flowers does a disservice tothe Legion and is at best an annoyingdistraction to the meeting, and at worse canintroduce vainglory and pride into a humbleLegion meeting. The section continues:“If natural flowers are absolutelyunobtainable it would be allowable to useartificial ones with some greenery added toprovide the element of living nature. Inclimates where it is necessary to shield theflame of the candles, plain glass cups orglobes, which will not conceal the candleitself, may be fitted on to the top of thecandle.”It is important to comment that “absolutelyunobtainable” does not mean “slightlyMary’s Notebookinconvenient.” If a praesidium finds flowers tobe “absolutely unobtainable” on a regular basismy suggestion is for that praesidium to contacttheir curia to ask if anyone in the curia knowshow to obtain flowers. The section continues:“The words "Legio Mariae" may be workedupon the cloth, but not the name of thepraesidium. Points of unity, not ofdistinction, should be stressed.”The very first sentence in this section says,“The setting of every meeting shall beuniform.” The praesidium meeting helps linkthe member of each praesidium to each otherpraesidium, and to every Legionary worldwide.Every military base in the United States raisesupon their flag poll the same national flagevery day. There are not variations for eachbase. Likewise, every praesidium must set-upthe same altar for each meeting. The sectionconcludes:"In effect, Mary's mediation is intimatelylinked with her motherhood. It possesses aspecifically maternal character, whichdistinguishes it from the mediation of theother creatures who in various and alwayssubordinate ways share in the one mediationof Christ, although her own mediation is alsoa shared mediation. In fact, while it is truethat 'no creature could ever be classed withthe Incarnate Word and Redeemer', at thesame time 'the unique mediation of theRedeemer does not exclude but rather givesrise among creatures to a manifoldcooperation which is but a sharing in thisunique source.' And thus 'the one goodnessof God is in reality communicated diverselyto his creatures'." (RMat 38)By Christopher MillerIssue 31, February - March 2009page 4 of 15
Divine MysteriesGUIDELI ES FOR LE T A D EASTERBy Office of Worship Diocese of Richmond(Continued from page 1)maintain strength, may be taken according toeach one's needs, but together they should notequal another full meal. Eating between mealsis not permitted, but liquids, including milkand juices, are allowed.Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of ageand older. On days of abstinence no meat isallowed.Note that when health or ability to work wouldbe seriously affected, the law does not oblige.Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent andGood Friday are days of abstinence.The following may be reproduced in parishbulletins to remind the faithful of the Church’sregulations for fast and abstinence during Lent:REGULATIONS FOR FAST ANDABSTINENCEFasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesdayand Good Friday by all 18 years of age andolder, who have not yet celebrated their 59thbirthday. On a fast day one full meal isallowed. Two other meals, sufficient toMary’s NotebookNote: If a person is unable to observe theabove regulations due to ill health or otherserious reasons, other suitable forms of selfdenial are encouraged. Fasting, almsgiving,and prayer are the three traditional disciplinesof Lent. The faithful and catechumens shouldundertake these practices seriously in a spirit ofpenance and of preparation for baptism or ofrenewal of baptism at Easter.THE CELEBRATION OF THESACRAMENTS AND THE RITES THESACRAMENTS OF INITIATIONBecause Lent is oriented toward thecelebration of the sacraments of initiation atEaster, care must be taken to maintain thiscentral focus. Honoring the most ancient ofIssue 31, February - March 2009page 5 of 15
customs, the baptism of infants normallyshould not take place during Lent except in thecase of emergency or pastoral necessity. Infantbaptisms during the Easter Season follow thetraditional custom of the Church. As such, thecelebration of confirmations and the receptionof first communion are more appropriateduring the Easter Season.For RCIA catechumens only, the Rite ofElection will be celebrated at St. Bede,Williamsburg, on February 28 at 10:00 am; atthe Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond,on February 28 at 2:00 pm; and at St. Mary,Blacksburg, on March 1, at 2:30 pm. BishopFrancis X. DiLorenzo will call forth thosepreparing for Baptism, Confirmation, andEucharist at Easter.each parish and among parishes so that all maybe served adequately. Ideally, the faithfulshould celebrate the sacrament of Penancebefore the Easter Triduum begins.FUNERALS DURING THE SEASON OFLENT AND THE EASTER TRIDUUMGood liturgical practice would suggestreflecting the liturgical season in the choice ofmusic and scripture.On the Sundays of Lent, Holy Thursday, GoodFriday, and Holy Saturday, a Funeral Massmay not be celebrated. It may be celebrated onthe weekdays of Lent. On these days the bodyof the deceased may be brought into the churchfor Funeral Liturgy outside Mass using theOrder of Christian Funerals, Part I Chapter 4.A Mass for the deceased should be offered asThe Rite of Sending of the Catechumens forsoon as is convenient after Easter SundayElection, including signing the Book of theElect by the catechumens, should be celebrated (OCF 107-203).in parishes beforehand. In addition, thePenitential Rite for baptized candidatespreparing for Confirmation and Eucharist may MARRIAGES DURING THE SEASON OFLENT AND THE TRIDUUMbe celebrated on the Second Sunday of Lent,March 8, 2009 (RCIA 459-472). TheMarriages during the season of Lent shouldScrutinies for the Elect (unbaptized) arerespect the penitential character of the season;celebrated on the Third, Fourth, and Fifththat is, a marked moderation in festivity. NoSundays of Lent.flowers are allowed in the sanctuary (CB 252).THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCEThe celebration of marriage (and theconvalidation of marriage) is not permittedDuring Lent the faithful should be urged toduring the Easter Triduum (RM 11).take a greater and more fruitful share in theLenten liturgy. It is very appropriate for theCOMMUNION FOR THE SICK ANDsacrament of reconciliation to be celebratedVIATICUMduring Lent in a more solemn form, asdescribed in the Rite of Penance (RP, 22-30.Holy Communion may be brought to the sick48-59). The faithful should be clearly andpositively encouraged to receive this sacrament on all days except Holy Saturday. On HolySaturday, Holy Communion may be given onlyduring Lent. Schedules for confessions andcommunal celebrations should be arranged in as Viaticum. Weekday liturgies of the WordMary’s NotebookIssue 31, February - March 2009page 6 of 15
with Communion are not held on Thursday,Friday, or Saturday of the Triduum.LENT AND THE WORSHIPENVIRONMENTThe blessing and distribution of ashes may takeplace at either a celebration of the Eucharist orat a Liturgy of the Word. This is not a holy dayof obligation. The blessing and distribution ofashes follow the homily. The ordinary ministerfor blessing the ashes is a priest or deacon,while others (e.g. extraordinary ministers ofHoly Communion) may assist with thedistribution of ashes. There is no Act ofPenitence (Penitential Rite) at the beginning ofthis liturgy.During Lent the sanctuary should not to bedecorated with flowers (CB, no. 252). TheFourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday),solemnities, and feasts are exceptions to thisrule. On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, rosecolored vestments may be used (CB 252). Thecross may be covered on Good Friday (CL 26 PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD'Sand Ordo), or even earlier, on the Monday after PASSION – April 5, 2009Laetare Sunday.On this day the Church remembers Christ'sHOLY WATER AND BAPTISMAL FONTS entrance into Jerusalem to accomplish hispaschal mystery. The commemoration on thisday with the blessing of palms and theIn the past, some parishes have emptied theprocession is not an historical re-enactment ofbaptismal font and other receptacles for holywater during the entire Lenten Season. While Jesus' entry into Jerusalem but a ritual actionwell intentioned, this does not reflect a sound that marks our entry into Holy Week and theliturgical theology or practice. The use of holy celebration of the Christian Passover.water as a sacramental is a primary symbol ofour baptism and has long been encouraged by Three forms are offered for the beginning ofthe liturgy on this day: the Procession, thethe Church for the devotion of the faithful.Liturgical norms indicate that the fonts may be Solemn Entrance, and the Simple Entrance.emptied of holy water only at the beginning of Masses beginning with either the solemnentrance or the procession omit the Act ofthe Triduum.Penitence (Penitential Rite).PARTICULAR LITURGIES DURING LENT,The Passion proclaimed on this day is essentialTHE EASTER TRIDUUM, AND EASTERto the liturgy and cannot be omitted. It may beSEASONproclaimed using one or several readers. IfNote. In those parishes that celebrate a Sunday read in sections, the priest should read theliturgy in another language, every effort should sections that include the words of Jesus.be made so that the three principal TriduumCHRISM MASS - Monday, April 6, 2009liturgies (Mass of the Lord’s Supper,Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, and theThe Chrism Mass will be celebrated onEaster Vigil) are multi-lingual.Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Cathedral of theSacred Heart, Richmond. Parishes are toASH WEDNESDAY - February 25, 2009properly dispose of their old oils (by burningMary’s NotebookIssue 31, February - March 2009page 7 of 15
or burying them in the ground) prior to theChrism Mass (please do not bring them withyou to the Cathedral). Parish representativesshould bring 3 clearly marked containers to thedesignated spot before the liturgy, and retrievethem afterwards.Precious Blood for adoration on HolyThursday and for distribution on Good Friday(Norms #30).After Mass, the altar is stripped and thesanctuary is cleared of flowers andadornments. Votive candles should not be litTRIDUUM LITURGIES HOLY THURSDAY before the images of saints (CL 57).- April 9, 2009GOOD FRIDAY - APRIL 10, 2009Lent ends with the beginning of the Mass ofThe Liturgy of the Hours, particularly Morningthe Lord's Supper, which is the principal andPrayer, is strongly encouraged.only Mass of the day. The tabernacle isemptied before liturgy begins. CommunionThe Celebration of the Lord's Passion, theunder both forms is the norm. Enough breadprincipal celebration of this day, is traditionallyshould be consecrated at this Mass for theliturgy of Good Friday as well.celebrated at 3:00 pm. For pastoral reasons, theCelebration of the Lord's Passion may beThe washing of the feet (mandatum) is an act repeated. During the Veneration of the Cross,of humility and service which inspires theonly one cross (preferably a bare cross, not acommunity to do the same. The number ofcrucifix) must be used; using additional crossespeople need not be limited to twelve, and the diminishes the symbolism of the “one” cross asfeet of both men and women may be washed. the symbol of victory and salvation. The order(CIRCULAR LETTER, 51; USCCB BCLof this liturgy - Proclamation of the Passion,Newsletter, Feb. 1987)Veneration of the Cross, and Distribution ofHoly Communion - is not to be altered.It is appropriate that the oils blessed andconsecrated at the Chrism Mass be carried in at "In no way should manifestations of popularthe presentation of the gifts. The proper rubrics piety, either by the time or manner in whichand prayers for the presentation of the oils are they are convoked substitute for this solemnfound in the Sacramentary Supplement or onliturgical action. Nor should aspects of thethe USCCB liturgy website.various acts of piety be mixed with the GoodFriday celebration, creating a hybrid."Following the Prayer after Communion, the(Fourteen Questions on the Paschal Triduum,Blessed Sacrament is transferred to the place of USCCB) Other devotions, such as the Stationsreposition. The place of reposition should beof the Cross, may be celebrated but should notdecorated simply. Under no circumstances iscompete with the principal liturgy of the day.the Blessed Sacrament to be exposed in amonstrance. The faithful should be encouraged HOLY SATURDAY - April 11, 2009to spend some time in adoration throughout theremainder of the evening. There is noThe Liturgy of the Hours, particularly Morningadoration after midnight (CL 55, 56). Under no Prayer, is strongly encouraged.circumstances is it permitted to reserve theMary’s NotebookIssue 31, February - March 2009page 8 of 15
The Easter Vigil should begin at a time thatallows for new fire to break the darkness ofnight. Sunset this year will occur atapproximately 6:42 pm; therefore, so that itcan begin in total darkness, the Easter Vigilshould not be scheduled before 7:30 pm.and are celebrated as solemnities of the Lord(CB 371, 373).The Paschal Candle must be made of wax,never be artificial, be renewed each year, beonly one in number, and be of sufficientlylarge size, so that it may evoke the truth thatChrist is the light of the world (CL 82). TheIt is recommended that the Exsultet (EasterEaster candle is lighted for all liturgicalProclamation) be sung by one who can do socelebrations of the season (CB 372). It is not towith grace and beauty. At least three of theseven Old Testament readings should be used, be extinguished after the Gospel on theincluding reading number three from Exodus. solemnity of the Ascension or Pentecost.The Glory to God should be sung. HolyAt all Masses on Easter Sunday the Renewal ofCommunion under both kinds is the norm inBaptismal Promises and its accompanyingthe Diocese of Richmond.sprinkling rite replace the Creed. A Rite ofAdults and children of catechetical age being Sprinkling may appropriately replace the moreusual Act of Penitence (Penitential Rite) duringbaptized during the Easter Vigil are to beconfirmed by the presiding priest at that time the Easter Season, at the very least on theSundays of Easter including Pentecost(RCIA 588). So too would those who are(Foreword GIRM).received into the full communion of theCatholic Church (RCIA 562-594), though theThe Ordo reminds us that the Easter SequenceUSCCB National Statutes for theis to be sung or recited before the Alleluia atCatechumenate #33 recommend that thereception into full communion not take place at all Masses on Easter Sunday and is optionalthe Easter Vigil, but at other occasions during during the days of the Octave.the year. Delegation has been given by BishopThe double Alleluia is added to the sungDiLorenzo to confirm those baptizeduncatechized Catholics who have been part of dismissal formulary during the octave ofEaster.the Christian initiation process and who willalso receive First Eucharist with the others.Questions should be directed to the Office of SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINEMERCY SUNDAY) – April 19, 2009Worship.In a way similar to Passion Sunday (PalmSunday) or the Fourth Sunday of Easter (GoodShepherd Sunday), the Second Sunday ofEaster bears the additional title of DivineThe fifty days from Easter Sunday (April 12,Mercy Sunday. This is not a new solemnity or2009) to Pentecost (May 31, 2009), audiblyand visually, are celebrated in joyful exultation feast, nor does it celebrate a new or separatemystery of redemption, but rather, it leads intoas one feast day. The first eight days of thethe continuing celebration of God’s mercyEaster Season make up the Octave of Easterduring the Easter season. As the octave day ofEASTER SUNDAY AND THE EASTERSEASONMary’s NotebookIssue 31, February - March 2009page 9 of 15
the solemnity of the Ascension. For 2009, itEaster, the Lectionary readings and prayerwill be celebrated on Sunday, May 24, 2009.texts highlight the mystery of divinecompassion that underlies the Church’s EasterPENTECOST – May 31, 2009faith.The Easter Candle has pride of place in theliturgical environment. Other images of Christ(including the picture of Merciful Jesusassociated with the Divine Mercy Chaplet) arenot to replace or diminish the Easter Candle.Such displays may be set up in the devotionalareas of the church, never in front of the altaror ambo.While the overwhelming experience of God’sdivine mercy is the foundation of HolyScripture and the teachings of the Church, theapparitions of Christ recorded by SaintFaustina remain in the category of privaterevelation. Members of the faithful mayembrace this devotion and adopt its disciplinesof prayer, and devotional prayer times may bearranged on that day, as one would the Stationsof the Cross.The solemn celebration of the Liturgy of theHours for the Second Sunday of Easter has aspecial place that day. It is not necessary tocelebrate an extra Mass, nor the Sacrament ofPenance on that day. No added prayers such asthe Divine Mercy chaplet should be joined tothe celebration of Mass, but they may beprayed at another time.Pentecost is celebrated on May 31, 2009. TheVigil of Pentecost, with its own prayers andreadings, may be celebrated at the SaturdayEvening Mass. The Sequence of Pentecost issung or recited before the Alleluia at allMasses except when the vigil readings areused. After the last liturgy of Pentecost, theEaster candle is returned to its place near thebaptismal font. It is not extinguished after theGospel of either Ascension or Pentecost.NEOPHYTE MASS - Sunday, May 31, 2009A special Mass for Neophytes and other newCatholics will be celebrated at 2:00 pm at theCathedral of the Sacred Heart, with BishopWalter Sullivan presiding. All those who havebecome Catholics during the past 12 months,either through the Sacraments of Initiation orReception into the Full Communion of theCatholic Church, are invited to attend thisliturgy in their honor.REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONSCB Ceremonial of BishopsCL Circular Letter concerning the Preparation andCelebration of the Easter Feasts (Congregation forDivine Worship, 1988)ASCENSION OF THE LORD – Sunday, May GIRM General Instruction to the Roman Missal Normsfor the Celebration and Distribution of Holy24, 2009Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of theUnited States of AmericaIn the Province of Baltimore, the Solemnity ofthe Ascension of the Lord has been transferred OCF Order of Christian Funeralsto Sunday; therefore, for the Catholic churchesRCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adultsin the Diocese of Richmond, the SeventhRM Rite of Marriage RP Rite of PenanceSunday of Easter is always to be replaced byMary’s NotebookIssue 31, February - March 2009page 10 of 15
Legion SpiritThe Legion and MeetingsConcilium Allocutio January 2009By Fr. Bede McGregor O.P.Spiritual Director to the Legion of MaryToday we celebratethe 1000th meeting ofConcilium LegionisMariae or moresimply Concilium.Concilium is thesupreme governingauthority of the worldwide Legion. It is OurLady’s instrument forguiding and serving,encouraging andaffirming the worldwide Legion andwhen necessary,correcting andcajoling legionaries to a greater fidelity to thespirit of the Legion, to a truer devotion toMary and a more authentic apostolic life. Itwould be impossible to count all the gracesand learning experiences that Our Lady hasgiven to Concilium and through it to thewhole Legion world and indeed beyond ittoo. So today and always we thank God andMary, the Mother of God for their lovingProvidence in regard to the Legion andrenew our Legion Promise to continue tostrive to be saints and lay apostles for thesalvation of souls. We remember and prayfor all our Legion members who have goneMary’s Notebookbefore us marked with the sign of faith andspecial devotion to Mary. The great historyof their example inspires us for the future. Itis wonderful that the Holy See should sendus words of congratulations andencouragement to mark this significantmilestone in our Legion history. The Legionthanks the Holy See for its gracious wordsand we hope that we can continue to live upto the expectations the Church puts beforeus.Meetings play an indispensable part in thelife of the Legion at every level. Perhapstoday is a good time to take a look at ourmeetings as an important tool of ourcommitment to evangelization. It is byfidelity to our meetings that we grow in thespirit of the Legion. They are one of the mostpowerful means of faith formation andholiness of life. Faithful participation in ourmeetings can be the sign and instrument of aheroic devotion to Mary and her maternity ofsouls.Let me just list some of the factors that makeup our meetings and make them hubs of thelay apostolate.We pray together: At the beginning of everymeeting, in the middle and the end we prayin the presence of Mary and with her invokethe help of the Holy Spirit. It must at all costsbe a Cenacle experience as in the firstIssue 31, February - March 2009page 11 of 15
Pentecost. ‘All these were persevering withone mind in prayer, with the women andMary, the Mother of Jesus, and with hisbrethren’ (Acts 1:14). It is imperative tostrive to put our hearts gently but firmly intoour Legion prayers and avoid any merelyroutine or mechanical repetition of them. It isour prayer life that is the soul of ourapostolate.We plan together: We try together to discernthe best possible way we can serve thepurposes of Our Lady and the Church in ourparticular situations. We try to meet the mosturgent, the deepest and most demandingneeds of the parish or diocese or area inwhich we are located. We are always castingour eyes and heart with Mary over the worldin which we live.We act together: The Legion must neverbecome simply a talk shop. We must notonly think and plan with Mary but we mustact with her and through her to implementwhat we have planned to do in her name. Theonly way to really become apostles is toactually and regularly engage in theapostolate. This is true for all members of theLegion and especially those who hold officein the higher councils of the Legion. TheLegion is not for lone rangers or people whoonly want to work on their own. It isessentially a team effort, not simply doingour own thing but doing what the Legion hasput before us at whatever level we areworking at.of Legion work. Thus we help to form eachother and encourage and support each other.This is one of the great learning experiencesof the Legion.The fundamental spirit of every Legionmeeting: Legionaries come from manydifferent backgrounds, different opinions andconvictions on so many political and socialissues and on so many other topics, differenttemperaments and culture, different gifts andlimitations but they also have many things incommon. They all share the one CatholicFaith and a joyful commitment to theMagisterium of the Church. They all seek tolove and serve Mary to the best of theirabilities knowing that this is the mosteffective way of a
Mary’s Notebook Issue 31, February - March 2009 page 3 of 15 Handbook Study Order of the Praesidium Meeting This is the first in a series that seeks to discuss the order chapter 18 of the Legion of Mary Handbook. We start with section 1: “The setting of every meeting shall be
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reading is taken from the Legion of Mary Handbook. The spiritual reading is explained later in the meeting by the allocutio and all members are encouraged to listen carefully to both so they may better learn about Jesus and Mary
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