Sunday, March 22, 2009

The Humble Work of the Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary is a very strong movement in Korea. This is true of most of the movements even when they seem to be sluggish in other parts of the world. I continue to marvel at the enthusiasm and dedication of the members; their obedience to the different higher levels of the Legion. The group with which I am associated with as chaplain, will be going out with bags and gloves to clear the area around a nearby mountain of paper, cans, bottles, glass and all kinds of litter that was left behind by unthinking travelers. This is down to earth ecology at its best.

Planning for the Future

The men from our Local Korea Group met in our " second after Chapter meeting "with our Vicar General and Asia Regional Superior. It was a profitable and energizing two days dealing with 6 topics taken from the Chapter deliberations.

1) Renewal and Society Life

2) Recruitment/formation and Society Identity and Membership

3) Partnership and Mission and Ecology

We randomly made 3 groups and discussed each of the 3 topics in 3 sessions. We came together for the plenary and group reports. We will have much to think about before our next meeting.