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The Legion of Mary is Association of Catholics who, with the Sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces, are ready to bring the Gospel of life to all the people. The Legionaries hope to render themselves worthy of their great heavenly Queen by their loyalty, their virtues, and their courage. The Legion of Mary is therefore organized on the model of an army, principally the ‘Army of Jesus through Mary’.

The first enrolment of legionaries of Mary took place at Myra House, France Street, Dublin, Ireland at 8:pm on September 7^th, 1921 the eve of the feast of Our Lady’s Nativity. “Association of Our Lady of Mercy”.

The object of the Legion of Mary is the Glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayers and active work of mercy. The legionaries aspire after Mary’s Profound humility, perfect obedience, angelical sweetness, continual prayer, universal mortification, heroic patience, sacrifice, and courageous faith in God’s love.

For further information, please contact Sr. Raphaella at 281-391-4758 ext.431
Or srraphaella@St-barts.org

The best way to describe the Acies is that it is the most important Legion function of the year.  During this ceremony, we will consecrate ourselves to Mary by renewing our Legionary Promise, so that we may better work in union with her as we do our Legionary battle against the evils of this world.  In this consecration, we open our hearts to Mary, so that she may guide us and bless us through the year. It is said that one cannot be truly devoted to our Lady's legion if one does not attend this ceremony, as you will not have within you her spirit. 

The particulars of this function can be found in the Legio Mariae handbook on page 173.  

ACIES for the Legion of Mary will be celebrated on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at noon at St. Bartholomew Church in Katy.