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198 BASIC DUTIES OF LEGIONARIES CHAPTER 33
9. RECRUITMENT OF NEW MEMBERS
Part of the duty of every legionary shall be the winning of
new members. We are commanded to love our neighbour as
ourselves; hence if the Legion is a blessing to oneself, shall
not one seek to bring that blessing to others? If one sees souls
uplifted by its work, should one not aspire to extend that
work?
And finally, can any legionary not strive to gather in new
members, if he reflects that the Legion cannot but advance
them in the love and in the service of Mary? This, after Jesus
Himself, is the greatest blessing which can enter a life. For
God has made her—in dependence on Christ and inseparable
from Him—the root and the growth and flowering of the
supernatural life.
If not approached and urged thereto, innumerable persons
will never think to enter the High Way, for which they
inwardly yearn, and which would lead on to such wonderful
things for themselves and, through them, for other souls.
“To every man there openeth
A way, and ways, and a way.
And the High Soul climbs the High Way
And the Low Soul gropes the Low,
And, in between, on the misty flats,
The rest drift to and fro.
And to every man there openeth
A High Way and a Low,
And every man decideth
The Way his soul shall go.”
(John Oxenham)
10. STUDY OF THE HANDBOOK
It is imperative that every member should study the
handbook thoroughly. It is the official exposition of the
Legion. It contains in briefest possible compass what it is
important that every properly equipped legionary should
know of the principles, the laws, the methods and the spirit
of the organisation. Members — and in parti cu lar officers —
who do not know the handbook cannot possibly work the
system properly; while, on the other hand, increased
knowledge will always bring increased efficiency. The unusual
feature will be presented of interest growing with time, and
quality with quantity.