"Evangelization is the task of the Church. Being Church means being God's people in accordance with his fatherly love. This means that as a people we are to be God's leaven in the midst of humanity". Pope Francis: the Joy of the Gospel.
The Pope goes on to say that we are all "missionary disciples" by virtue of our Baptism. He is constantly reminding the laity that he needs us to help him to bring the joy of the Gospel to the ends of the earth, each of us in our own time and place.. So, what are we waiting for? Are you looking for a way to become involved in our local Church Community? A very rewarding option could be the Legion of Mary.
The Legion of Mary was founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1920, by a layman, Frank Duff. It is a lay Catholic Organization whose voluntary members give service to the Church (people of God) worldwide. Today, between active and auxiliary (praying) members, it numbers over 3 million. Membership is open to all baptized Catholics. The members are primarily engaged in the performance of the Spiritual Works of Mercy, rather than material aid. The essential aim of the Legion is the sanctification of its members. through Prayer, Sacraments, and Devotion to Mary and the Trinity. This approach to conversion was groundbreaking in the 1920's, but after Frank Duff made his presentation at the Second Vatican Council the Legion grew and spread to most countries of the world.
Here, at St. Michael, we have a vibrant Legion which meets weekly. There are 3 Groups.
Adult Group 1: Wednesday 8:00 AM. Group 2: 6:30 PM
Junior Group: Monday 4:00 PM.
Adult members are assigned in pairs to visit the sick in the local Convalescent Homes. They bring Communion and the gift of prayer and compassion to them. They also visit home bound parishioners. This is a wonderful ministry of Mercy, so dear to the Heart of Jesus who said "As long as you did it to the least of my brothers and sisters you did it to me"
Sister Finbarr
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