“Who is She that cometh forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon,

bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array.”

~Antiphon of the Catena Legionis

It wasn’t fear that inspired the founders of the Legion of Mary, the Blue Army, and the Militia of the Immaculata to take their place in the service of the Queen.  Nor is it fear that moves us, as we consider the danger and the risks of entering the fray and engaging in the ensuing battle.  It is love that casts out fear and fills us with great joy and confidence in Our Lady who promised, In the end My Immaculate Heart will triumph.

Our Holy Father recently spoke on the need for courage, like that of the Apostles and the first Christian community.  He said, this courage carried forward the work of evangelization, free of fear, of death and martyrdom. As we look back over the history of the Church we see the heroic courage of the saints in the face of great persecution and know we have the same call to such heroism for the sake of the Church, the Kingdom here on earth.

In these times, and in every time, the followers of Christ are called to live courageously, to be resolute in their faith and in seeking and doing God’s will with a magnanimous heart.  The Sisters and I know several vocations are just around the corner for us.  We need to pray for them, for their courage to do God’s will, and to be undaunted in their desire to do great things for God and for His Church.  Please join us in praying for strong, dedicated and persevering young women for our community.