LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary is a lay organization of Catholics who serve the Church in about 170 countries. It began in Ireland on September 7, 1921 under its founder Frank Duff. About 40 years later, the Legion of Mary was introduced to Barbados by the Dominican Order.
The focus of the organisation is developing one’s spiritual nature and encouraging others to do the same through private prayer, attending weekly or daily mass, daily praying of the rosary, reading and sharing of scripture along with other forms of devotions.
Legion of Mary members can be Active or Auxiliary.
Active Members:
- Praying the Catena (Magnificat) and rosary daily.
- Attending a weekly praesidium meeting.
- Attending weekly or daily mass
- Engaging in active work which can include:
- Visiting the homes of members on request.
- Visiting institutions after receiving permission from management ( hospitals, homes for the elderly, children’s homes…)
- Contacting members via telephone who are unable to attend mass
- Providing free transportation for members in need
- Instructing children in the faith, children’s retreat
- Serving as Eucharistic Ministers
- Teaching remedial reading (volunteer)
- Working in collaboration with other church groups
- Rosary on the Block
Auxiliary Members are not required to attend the weekly meetings but must pray the rosary and Legion Prayers daily.
Please help the Legion of Mary to continue its work in Barbados as an Active or Auxiliary member by:
- starting a praesidium/group in your parish
- becoming a member if there is a praesidium/group in your parish
or becoming an auxiliary member.
For further details contact:
Jacinta Alexander – 429-4028 (H) 252-4706 (C)
Patricia Bourne – 425-2467 (H) 821-3361 (C)
Ian Graham – 433-1978 (H) 231-7084 (C)
Patricia Morris – 571-5300 (H) 250-4848 (C)
