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(n) Likewise, in the interest of the full development of the
auxiliary soldiers of Mary, the True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin
— or entire consecration of one’s life to Mary — should at least
be explained to them. Many of them might be glad to under -
take this fuller service of her which entails the giving of their
spiritual treasures to her whom God has already appointed his
own Treasurer. Where is the room for mis giving, because
Mary’s intentions are the interests of the Sacred Heart. They
take in every need of the Church. They cover the whole
apostolate. They extend the whole world over. They descend
also to the Holy Souls biding their time in the abode of
Purgatory. Zeal for Mary’s intentions is comprehensive care for
the needs of our Lord’s Body. For she is no less the solicitous
Mother now than she was in the days of Nazareth. Conformed
to her intentions, one goes straight to the goal, which is God’s
Will. But making one’s own approach, what a tortuous route
results: will it ever bring one to the journey’s end?
Lest some might be inclined to think that this devotion can
be practised only by persons of advanced spirituality, it is
important to record that it was to souls just emerging from
the bondage of sin, and to whose darkened memory it was
necessary to recall the elementary truths of the Catechism,
that St. Louis-Marie de Montfort spoke of the rosary, of
devotion to Mary, and of the Holy Slavery of Love.
(o) It is desirable and in fact essential to set up amongst the
auxiliaries some loose form of organisation comprising meet -
ings or rallies of its own. Such a network in the community
would tend to permeate it with the apostolic and prayerful
ideals of the Legion, so that soon all may be found putting
those ideals into revolutionary practice.
(p) A Confraternity based on auxiliary membership would
be nothing less than any other Confraternity. But in addition,
it would be the Legion, with all the Legion’s warmth and
colour. The periodic meetings of such a Confraternity would
keep its members in touch with the spirit and needs of the
Legion and make them more ardent in its service.
(q) It should be the aim to bring every auxiliary into the
Patricians, for the two supplement each other ideally. The
Patrician meeting will fulfil the purpose of the periodic
reunion recommended for the auxiliaries. It will keep them in