March 2025 Allocutio

Allocutio: Basic Duties of Legionaries.

By: Lucy Waty /President

Dear Br & Sr Legionaries,

Today, I want to reflect on our Basic Duties as Legionaries and how they connect to the Annunciation, the moment when Mary gave her “yes” to God’s call. Just as Mary embraced her mission with full trust, we, as Legionaries, are also called to serve with the same spirit of faith, humility, and commitment.

Mary’s Yes & Our Commitment to the Legion

When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, he announced that she was chosen to be the Mother of God. Though she did not fully understand, she responded with humility and obedience:

“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38)

As Legionaries, we too have said “yes” to serving Christ through Mary. But what does this “yes” mean in our daily lives? It means faithfulness to our duties, no matter how small or difficult they may seem.

• Mary’s yes was total. Are we fully committed to our weekly meetings, ensuring we attend regularly and punctually?

• Mary accepted her mission without hesitation. Do we perform our weekly Legion work with the same readiness and love?

Every small duty we fulfill as Legionaries is a way of saying “yes” to God, just as Mary did.

 The Annunciation: A Call to Action & Prayer

The Annunciation was not just about Mary receiving news—it was a call to action. Her mission was to bring Christ into the world, and she immediately set out to serve Elizabeth.

• Service & Action: As Legionaries, we are also called to bring Christ to others. This is why we do our assigned Legion work, why we recruit new members, and why we care for our fellow Legionaries.

• Prayer & Reflection: Mary’s yes was rooted in deep faith and prayer. We, too, must pray the Catena Legionis daily, study the Handbook, and cultivate a deep interior life. Without prayer, our work loses its spiritual power.

Are we allowing prayer to guide our Legion work, just as Mary allowed the Holy Spirit to guide her mission?

 Sharing Christ’s Mission as Priest, Prophet, and King

Through the Annunciation, Mary became the Mother of Christ, who is Priest, Prophet, and King. As baptized Catholics, we share in this mission:

• Priest: We offer our daily sacrifices, making our Legion work an act of worship.

• Prophet: We proclaim the Gospel by our words and actions, sharing our faith with those we meet.

• King: We serve others humbly, following Christ’s example.

When we truly live our Legion duties, we are living out this threefold mission of Christ, just as Mary did.

 Becoming Like Mary

Mary’s response at the Annunciation was more than just words—it was a commitment to live for Christ. As Legionaries, we must not only serve in meetings and assignments but let the spirit of the Legion shape every part of our lives.

Let us ask Mary to help us say “yes” every day through faithfulness to our duties, dedication to prayer, and willingness to serve others. Like her, may we always be ready to bring Christ to the world.

Closing Prayer:

“Mary, our Mother, help us to be faithful in our Legion duties. Teach us to serve with love and humility, just as you did at the Annunciation. May our work and prayers bring Christ into the lives of others. Amen.