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some place — possibly a problem area — at a little distance
away, but at the same time not so far as to absorb undue time
in travelling. The Exploratio need not be limited to one day;
two or three days might be found possible. Exploratio
Dominicalis enables the majority (in many cases all) of the
members of a praesidium to undertake such a venture. It is
recognised that even with the best of will, the Pere grinatio Pro
Christo itself is not a possibility for the majority of legionaries.
Experience shows that it is necessary to stress, what the
Concilium has repeatedly emphasised, that is, that Exploratio
Dominicalis is essentially a praesidium project. Councils and
praesidia are asked to keep this point in mind when Exploratio
Dominicalis is being organised.

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“THE GREATEST OF THESE IS

LOVE”

(1 Cor 13:13)

Mary was so utterly full of charity that she was found
worthy to conceive and bring into the world him who is
Charity itself. The Legion of Mary, depending for its very life
on devotedness to her and imitation of her, must necessarily
be distinguished by this selfsame quality of intense charity. It
must be full of charity: then only will it bring charity into the
world. It is important, therefore, that the following directives
be carefully observed.
1. For entry to the ranks of the Legion, there shall be no
social, racial, national or colour discrimination. Fitness for
membership is to be the only test. The legionary apostolate
will accomplish even more by indirect action, that is, as the
leaven in the com munity, than directly by the works in hand.
If the entire community is to be brought fully under the
influence of legionary action, it follows that the Legion’s
ranks must contain representatives of every section of the
community.