Allocutio
Short reflections on the Official Handbook of the Legion of Mary. New posts every Wednesday and Saturday.
Putting on the Armour of God
"Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (Ephesians 6:11) "The spirit of the Legion of Mary is that of Mary herself." — Official Handbook of…
Trusting the Impossible to God
"For nothing will be impossible with God." (Luke 1:37) "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26) Introduction There comes a point in every Christian's life…
The Legionary Ideal
"The spirit of the Legion of Mary is that of Mary herself… Inspired by this love and faith of Mary, her Legion essays any and every work and 'complains not of impossibility, because it conceives that…
Faith That Moves Mountains
"If you have faith the size of a mustard seed… nothing will be impossible for you." (Matthew 17:20) "Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her by the…
Courage in the Service of Christ
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9) "In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome…
Obedience That Pleases God
"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38) "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." (John 14:15) Introduction There are few words that…
Humility: Mary's Greatest Ornament
"He has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant." (Luke 1:48) "Learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart." (Matthew 11:29) Introduction In every age, the world has admired…
The Spirit of Mary
"The spirit of the Legion of Mary is that of Mary herself." — Official Handbook of the Legion of Mary "Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 2:5) Introduction If someone…
Holiness Before Activity
"Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy." (Leviticus 19:2) "Apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) Introduction We live in an age that admires busyness. When we ask someone how they are…
The Object of the Legion
"The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members..." — Official Handbook of the Legion of Mary "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and…
Mary: Queen of the Legion
"Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?" (Song of Songs 6:10) Introduction Every kingdom has its sovereign.…
Why the Legion is Called a Legion
"Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (Ephesians 6:11) Introduction Names matter. Throughout Sacred Scripture, God often changed a…
The Birth of the Legion of Mary
"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain." (Psalm 127:1) Introduction Every great work of God begins in a way that the world considers insignificant. The Kingdom of God…
Why God Calls Ordinary People
"God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong." (1 Corinthians 1:27) There is a tendency in every generation to admire extraordinary people. We celebrate gifted speakers, accomplished…