Legion of Mary Blog

Question: Should people be given work assignments at their first Legion of Mary Meeting?

Answer:  Yes (see Chapter 10, point 7 of the Handbook).  Also see the standing instruction that required a substancial, active legionary work for every member.

Question: Are Work Reports Required during each meeting?

Answer: Yes.  According to the Standing Instruction (that is read at the first meeting of every month in every praesidium) a report is required of every member every week of work performed.  According to the Handbook, “The report must not be too long; nor too brief; above all, it must not be a routine phrase. Failure in these directions not only shows that the member is neglecting his duty but also that the other members are assisting him in that neglect. This strikes at the whole legionary idea of the supervision of the work.  The praesidium cannot supervise a work unless it is fully informed about it.”Every member of the praesidium has failed in his duty if he allows a member to not give a full work report.  Chapter 18 # 2, Chapter 18 #7, Chapter 18 #9.