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What
are the duties of an Auxiliary member?
The duties of the Auxiliary member are:
1. The daily recitation of the Rosary.
2. The daily recitation of the prayers contained in the
Legion prayer leaflet called the "Tessera" (Legion
prayer card).
Are
these prayers offered for the Legion of Mary?
No, these prayers are offered for the intentions of our
Blessed Lady.\
Why
does the Legion of Mary not require that these prayers be
offered for the intentions of the Legion?
It is the aim of the Legion to foster and spread devotion
to Mary and this is done by asking the Auxiliary members
to offer these prayers daily for Our Blessed Lady to do
with as she sees fit. The Legion feels that in the disposal
of these treasures, Our Blessed Mother will have regard
for the needs of the Legion of Mary.
If one has already promised to say a daily Rosary for a
certain intention is it necessary to say another one?
No, persons whose daily Rosary is firmly bound to particular
intentions may become auxiliary members without saying an
additional Legion Rosary.
What
advantages are there to being an Auxiliary member?
1. Auxiliary members share in all the prayers and works
of the thousands of active members throughout the world.
2. After death, they share in the thousands of Masses offered
each November by all the presidia of the Legion of Mary
throughout the world for the repose of the souls of all
Active and Auxiliary members.
What
is the value of the Auxiliary member to the Legion?
The Auxiliaries offer the Legion of priceless backing of
their prayers. Although they are not in the active ranks,
nevertheless, they play an essential part comparable to
that of the ammunition workers and supply troops in the
armed forces, without which the fighting forces are powerless.
Are
there any meetings to attend?
No, the Auxiliary member is not obligated to attend any
meetings, although it is customary for each presidium (parish
unit) to plan a get-together once a year for its Auxiliary
members so they can get better acquainted with the Legion
of Mary and what it is accomplishing.
Is
there any age limit to membership?
No, persons of any age are eligible.
Does
the obligation to say the prayers bind under pain of sin?
No, there would be no sin involved if one missed saying
the prayers.
How
does one become an Auxiliary member?
Auxiliary membership is effected by the entering of one's
name on the roll of a Legion of Mary Presidium. At the end
of a three month probation period, the Active member calls
on the Auxiliary to ascertain if the prayer obligation is
being met. If so, the name is then entered on the roll of
permanent Auxiliary members.
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