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From the Legion of Mary Concilium - An approved addition to the Daily prayers! Legionaries should now add St. Raphael in the Concluding Legion Prayers, along with St. Michael and St. Gabriel. 
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On June first, eighty-four legionaries attended the Legion of Mary Congress co-hosted by the Cleveland West Comitium, the Akron Central Curia, and the Cleveland East Curia. The daylong event was held at Mary Queen Peace Church in Cleveland. The day started with Holy Mass, and proceeded on with five discussion sessions. Each session focused on the legionary goal of converting those outside the Church to the Catholic Faith. There was emphasis on personal growth in holiness, and a call to action in our world so desperately in need of hope. Attendees enjoyed breakfast and lunch, and became acquainted with other legionaries throughout Northeast Ohio. Father Baugh, the spiritual director of the Cleveland East Curia, and Father Brown, the spiritual director of Mary Queen of Peace praesidium, celebrated Mass and led the attendees in prayer. Father Baugh gave inspiring opening and closing talks, asking if we had all the food needed to feed the world, would we not work as hard as we could to get that food to starving people? And since we have the bread of life needed to feed the spiritually starving, what keeps us from working to our maximum every day to spread the message of Jesus Christ? As usual, the day began and ended with the Legion prayers, as attendees asked for the blessing and protection of our Blessed Mother. Our next Comitium-wide event will be a Eucharistic Procession at St. John Cathedral in downtown Cleveland on September 7 at noon. The Legion of Mary Congress is a one day event designed to expand your Legionary skills and expertise. The day includes 5 seminars on Legion Topics. There will be our Legion Prayers and Rosary said, along with an .opportunity to attend Mass at 8:00 AM before morning sessions. The Congress will be held at Mary Queen of Peace Church on Saturday June the 1st. Below you will find the agenda, required readings, and seminar topics. To register your attendance, you can click HERE. 
This years' Acies was held on Sunday, March 24th at St. Ignatius of Antioch church. Their Legion Praesidium, "Our Lady of sorrows" graciously hosted the event for those re-consecrating themselves to Mary. Once again with our Blessed Mother's help and guidance, we are ready to "go into battle" for the salvation of souls. The annual Winter Reunion was held on Sunday, November 25th at Saint John Nuemann Parish. Their Pastor Father Bob presided over the beautiful ceremony, which was attended by over 50 Legionaries. Below are some photos of the dinner after the event. A special thanks to The Legion at St. John Nuemann for hosting this event! On March 24th at Mary Queen of Peace, the Cleveland Comitium's Acies was held. The purpose of the Acies is to renew and deepen our Consecration to Mary each year. The event is scheduled as close to the Feast of the Annunciation (March 25) each year. The Comitium thanks Mary Queen of Peace for hosting this year, and their Pastor Fr. Brown for presiding over the wonderful ceremony. Some photos from the day can be found below: Bishop's Installation + Mass (9/5/17)
The Legion of Mary was amongst those summoned by the new Bishop Nelson Perez, and included in the unmistakable Biblical feast in which all are called -- the great and the least. That it was set on the feast day of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta was altogether relevant, for most remarkable was the balm in his words. His first words to the Cleveland Diocese were an act -- an encouraging sending (to spread God's saving Word) to a world in great need. The Gospel reading was the calling of the disciples after the night spent catching no fish, of Jesus asking them to go out further to the deep water, of the amazing catch, and of Jesus' words not to be afraid to catch people. Bishop Perez joyfully assures, the Lord wants to work miracles and He is in the boat! And with conviction he advised we not be afraid to put out into the deep, that we live with enthusiasm, with confidence, with generous hearts, giving ourselves to being instruments in building the world of today. Confide et Spera (Trust and Hope) these words were his message; these are the words of Bishop Nelson Perez's shield. He wonderfully does not hide, but proclaims his special devotion to our Blessed Mother. Legion of Mary, we couldn't all be there, but he was speaking to us all. He wanted and invited us (Mary's garment of flesh) to his first address. He promised us his prayers and asks for ours. Video of the installation Mass can be found HERE. Video of the Solemn Vespers can be found HERE. |
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