Overview of Legion Spirituality

Pope John Paul II.

Address to Italian Legionaries   30th October 1982.

“Yours is an eminently Marian spirituality, not only because the Legion glories in carrying Mary’s name as its unfurled banner, but above all because it bases its methods of spirituality and apostolate on the dynamic principle of union with Mary, on the truth of the intimate participation of the Virgin Mary in the plan of salvation. In other words you intend to render your service to every person, who is the image of Christ, with the spirit and the solicitude of Mary.”

The spirituality of the Legion of Mary is based on a simple but powerful foundation — prayer and action performed for Jesus through Mary in accordance with the will of God the Father.  Everything we do tries to lead to God and heaven.  The Story of Jesus and His Mother can be found in the Mysteries of the Rosary.  If you are starting from scratch, take a look at how Jesus saved us.

The main point is that we are trying to follow the Holy Trinity and Mary.  We act out of belief, and we want to be directed by them.  We are doing it to please the Holy Trinity through Mary.  Through the teachings and guidance of the Church, we bring communion to others, we pray with them, we talk with them, all by faith and the Holy Spirit.

Above all, we act because through our creation and especially through our baptism, we are all one family under Mary our Mother and God our Father.  Our goal is to Give Glory to God!

We express our Marian Spirituality in many ways, which we review here, but elaborate on further in individual sections below.