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“Travellers together in this miserable world, we are all so weak that
we mutually require the supporting arm of our brother to prevent our
fainting by the way. But in the order of salvation and grace, God
especially requires that we be united together. Prayer is the bond
which thus unites all hearts and voices, making them as one. Our
strength lies in united prayer; this alone will render us invincible. Let
us then hasten to unite our prayers, our efforts, our desires together,
all of which being powerful of themselves, will by union prove
irresistible.” (Ramière)

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VEXILLUM LEGIONIS

THE STANDARD OF THE LEGION
The Vexillum Legionis is an adaptation of the standard of the
Roman Legion. The eagle which surmounted the standard is
replaced by the Dove, the emblem of the Holy Spirit. Beneath
the Dove a cross-bar bears the inscription “Legio Mariae”
(Legion of Mary). Intermediate between cross-bar and staff
(and joined to the former by a rose and a lily) is an oval frame
bearing a representa tion of the Immaculate Conception (the
Miraculous Medal). The staff is set in a globe which, for use
on a table, stands on a square base. The whole design conveys
the idea that the world is to be conquered by the Holy Spirit
acting through Mary and her children.
(a) A representation of the vexillum should appear on the
official notepaper of the Legion.
(b) A model of the vexillum should stand on the table at
meetings about six inches (15 cm.) in advance of, and about
six inches (15 cm.) to the right of the statue. The table model
customarily used is inclusive of the base, 12 3 /4 inches (32 cm.)
in height. A photograph is to be found elsewhere in the
handbook. Vexilla in metal and onyx may be obtained from
the Concilium.
(c) A large model (as shown in photograph elsewhere in the
book) will be required for processional purposes and for use at
the Acies. It should be about 6 1 /2 feet (2 m.) high, of which
about 2 feet (60 cm.) would represent the length of staff
below the globe. The remainder should be made according to