What is the Legion of Mary?

The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholic men and women who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, have formed themselves into a Legion for service in the warfare which is perpetually being waged by the Church against the forces of evil.

The Legion of Mary was founded by Frank Duff on September 7, 1921 in Dublin. His idea was to help Catholic laypeople fulfill their baptismal promises and be able to live their dedication to the Church in an organised structure, supported by fraternity and prayer.

What are the Aims of the Legion of Mary?

The Legion's aims are to:

1) Increase the personal holiness of its members through the imitation of the virtues of Mary.

2) Foster a deeper devotion to Mary among all people.

3) Undertake various apostolic works.

The Object of the Legion

The object of the legion is the sanctification of it's members by prayer and active apostolic work in union with Mary.

The Legion prayers include a petition to the Holy Spirit, the Rosary, the Magnificat and a beautiful concluding prayer for a faith which will be a Pillar of Fire

"To kindle everywhere the fires of Divine Love - To enlighten those who are in darkness and the shadow of death - To inflame those who are lukewarm

To bring back life to guide the Legionary's own feet in the Way of Peace".