Legion CausesLegion Causes
Venerable
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Edel Quinn
IN 1936 Edel was sent from Dublin to establish the Legion in East and Central Africa. The difficulties were enormous but she met every challenge with unwavering faith and courage. Prayer for the Beatification of Edel Quinn  |
Edel Quinn has been declared herioc in virtue, which is what the title 'Venerable' means. Her life and works are being investigated in consideration of official recognition by the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church.
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Servant of God
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Frank Duff (The Founder)
On September 7, 1921 Frank Duff founded the Legion Of Mary. The Legion is now in 168 countries with in excess of 5 million active members. Prayer for the Beatification of the Servant Of God, Frank Duff  |
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Alfie Lambe
For almost six years Alphonsus Lambe worked ceaselessly in promoting The Legion Of Mary in South America; then at the age of 26, after a short illness he died. Prayer for the Beatification of the Servant Of God, Alphonsus Lambe  |
'Servant of God' is a title given to those who are considered worthy to be investigated to find if they indeed reached sanctity.
What is a Cause?
After preparing a case the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints (Congregatio de Causis Sanctorum) oversees a process which leads to beatification and/or canonisation of the candidate. This process is complex and involves the recognition of a miracle attributed to the nominee. A court is gathered to gain evidence of the heroic virtues, degree of selfless charity, holiness, and supernatural happenings surrounding the person.
Here are presented three such cases from the Legion of Mary. There may be many more not yet nominated from the multitude of herioc workers for the Legion.
The four stages to becoming a Saint are Servant of God, Venerable, Blessed, and Saint.
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