(For Praesidia Active and Auxiliary members attached to the Philadelphia Senatus) When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Where: Our Lady of Hope Parish 5200 N. Broad Street, Phila., PA Schedule: 10:30 am Gather Together at Rectory Basement – (enter on Duncannon Street) 11:00 am – Rosary and Legion prayers in the Church, Mass and Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass celebrants: Rev. Andrew Labatorio of Our Lady of Hope Parish and Rev. Ryan Nguyen, Senatus Spiritual Director. Pot Luck Reception following in Basement of the Rectory. Bring your favorite lunch fare.
“The Acies is the great central annual function of the Legion, so that it is necessary to stress the importance of attendance on the part of every member.” I am all yours, my Queen, my Mother and all that I have is yours.”
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10 DAYS: SEPTEMBER 17 – 26, 2026 – – – Hosted by FR. PAUL BERGHOUT AND DEACON GERARD-MARIE ANTHONY Spiritual Directors for the Legion of Mary under the Arlington Senatus, VA
Visit Glasnevin Cemetery, burial site of Frank Duff and the Myra House, where the first meeting of the Legion of Mary was held on September 7, 1921. See Frank Duff’s home, the Morning Star and Regina Coeli hostels whose missions are to provide shelter for home-less men and women. Attend the Concilium Legionis Mariae meeting, the highest governing level of the entire Legion worldwide.
Evangelization Days are an opportunity to share your Catholic Christian presence with your neighbor through home to home visitation. Evangelization is done with a partner. If this is your first time on an Evangelization Day…do not fear…you will be paired with an experienced person. “How beautiful are the feet of those who announce good news!” Rom 10:15
Thanks to allwho participated in the Legion of Mary Evangelization Days throughout 2025.Pray for all those who were visited. E-day events for 2026 are below….
April 25 2026 – Saturday – at Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 196 N Trooper Rd, Eagleville, PA – Click below for the flyer and registration.
Saturday,April 25, 2026 atOur Lady of the Sacred Heart Church– 100 Broad Street, Hilltown, PA — This Evangelization Day is aimed at contacting the Parishioners of the Church at their homes. Register using the flyer link below…
The Concilium in Dublin has edited and assembled six books of writings by Frank Duff. Each book contains individual essays. Each essay may be read in a matter of minutes. These essays form excellent Allocutio material and will enhance your understanding of the Legion system and Handbook. All these books and more may be purchased at http://www.lomshop.com/
The Woman of Genesis
In the “The Women of Genesis”, Frank Duff touches on some Old and New Testament stories among his 20 essays. A sampling of those to be found:
Discover our Father in Faith in “Abraham”.
Imagine the little told story of the Holy Family’s escape from death in “The Flight Into Egypt”.
Explore the gift of our link to the infinite in “Faith Is The Subtle Chain”.
Is it a coincidence or not? in “The Sign – Language of Faith” and “Look: A Pattern is Showing”.
Should we be laughing our way to Heaven? in “Legion Humour”.
and 15 other essays.
The Spirit of the Legion of Mary
“The Spirit of the Legion of Mary” book of 22 essays by Frank Duff touches on profound principles pertaining to the family, including…
Are you hesitating when considering “Marriage”?
Giving our children due respect and trust in “Thy Children as Olive Plants”.
What is the point of sending your child to “The Catholic School”?
What role does “Fear” play in your life?
Listen to the conversation of five men doomed to die in a disabled submarine…in “I Must be About my Father’s Business”.
and 17 more gems.
Victory Through Mary
“Victory Through Mary” by Frank Duff contains 21 essays delving into the Catholic faith through a Marian lens. A few of the readings to be found…
Conversion is by conviction in “The Truth is Victorious, but it must be Presented”.
Does the gift of our free will imply the existence of “Hell”?
Read of the supernatural interventions at Guadalupe in “The Queen of Mexico and Empress of America”.
Do we have a True Devotion to Jesus in “St. Louis Marie’s way is also Pope St. John Paul’s Way”.
Revealing a woman with the heart of the Legion of Mary in “We Must Know Edel Quinn”.
and 16 more essays.
Virgo Praedicanda
“Virgo Praedicanda” (“Virgin to be Proclaimed”) by Frank Duff is a series of 19 essays chiefly centered on the Blessed Virgin Mary’s role in the Catholic Faith. Some highlighted topics…
Did you know “Mary Kept Hens at Nazareth”?
Are “Jesus and Mary in the Koran”?
The Legion of Mary and the “Medal called Miraculous”.
What do we know about “Archangel Raphael”?
Real Patriotism is spiritualized in “True Devotion to the Nation”.
plus 14 other essays.
Walking With Mary
“Walking with Mary” by Servant of God Frank Duff includes 20 of his essays exploring topics in the spirit of the Legion of Mary. You will enjoy musings about :
How much is too much in the essay entitled “Personality and Addictions”.
Experience the past in the present reality in “The Mass: A Thrilling Adventure”.
If we had no Catechism and all religious instructions were oral, we would teach “The Living Core”.
and 17 more insights.
Mary Shall Reign
In “Mary Shall Reign” Frank Duff writes a compelling exploration of Marian apostleship among his 22 essays. Read and ponder…
The “hard” saying becomes reality at the Last Supper in “Capernaum and the Eucharist”.
Jesus is alive, here, today, on earth in his baptized in “Understanding the Mystical Body” and “The Mystical Body Must Function as a Whole”.
A mind’s eye meeting with Blessed Mary in “Mother of God” and “More Woman Than Any Other Woman”.
What will it be like in “Heaven”?
What is the evangelizer’s approach to be made at the door? in “The Spirit of Home Visitation”.
Tradition and mystical revelation provide details in “The Magi”.
and 16 more essays.
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We are now excited and pleased to be in position to provide Maria Legionis to the many Spanish speaking legionaries who have waited so long for this.The first step is to garner new subscriptions. We hope for at least 500 to 1,000 new subscribers for the Spanish edition. We will prepare the first Spanish issue, maybe in late 2024.
Por favor, ayude reenviando este anuncio a todos los consejos y praesidia de su Senatus. Gracias a la Curia Redemptoris Mater de Pharr, Tx, bajo el Senatus de Houston, que se ha ofrecido generosamente a realizar la traducción de la revista Maria Legionis al español, ahora podemos poner a disposición de los legionarios de habla hispana una edición en español. Esto es algo que ha sido solicitado por muchos legionarios. Ahora estamos emocionados y muy contentos de emprender esta aventura y estar en posición de proporcionar Maria Legionis a los muchos legionarios de habla hispana que han esperado tanto tiempo por esto.
El primer paso es conseguir nuevas suscripciones. Esperamos al menos entre 500 y 1.000 nuevos suscriptores para la edición en español. La campaña de suscripción ocupará los próximos meses. Cuando veamos que tenemos un número considerable, prepararemos el primer número en español, quizá a finales de 2024. Para recibir sobres de suscripción, llame al 1 (610) 214-2758o.
Las suscripciones a la revista Maria Legionis pueden realizarse a través de www.LOMShop.com; o enviando por correo un formulario de suscripción.
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