During my childhood days in India, my grandmother and other elders in our neighbourhood gathered every week at our community chapel for the ‘Legion of Mary’ prayer meetings and recitation of the Holy Rosary. I was always in awe of the Faith and devotion of my grandmother and other members of the Legion of Mary toward the Holy Mother. So every Wednesday, I eagerly looked forward to their prayer meetings at our local Chapel after school hours.
The elders were a true example of Mary’s army of prayer warriors, kneeling and raising the rosary beads in hand and earnestly praying for divine grace. Their prayers seemed to be filled with such sincerity and love that I could feel it radiating throughout the whole Chapel. Even though I was just a child, I was inspired by their devotion toward Our Lady and her power through the Holy Rosary. It is an experience I will always cherish as it has planted the foundation for my Faith and devotion to the Holy Mother. It was a wonderful experience for me to be welcomed in these Legion of Mary prayer meetings, where I could learn about Faith, hope and love through their strong prayers. These prayer sessions taught me how one could stay devoted to the Holy Mother and pray for divine grace through her power of the Rosary.
I watched in amazement as my grandmother and friends would weep and cry during their prayers. Their Faith in Rosary’s power was awe-inspiring, and it spoke volumes about how much they loved the Holy Rosary. Inspired by my elders’ spiritual connection with the Holy Rosary, I mobilized a group of children and teenagers from our community and started a Kid’s version of The Legion of Mary in our community. For several years, we conducted weekly prayer meetings and recitals that brought us, children, in the community closer to the Holy Mother and her beloved Son. My time with the Legion of Mary shaped my Faith and made me more aware of the importance of the Rosary prayer.
In hindsight, I am grateful for my spiritual journey as part of the Legion of Mary. It has left a lasting impression on my Life, and I am content to have been able to share my love towards the Holy Mother with so many young hearts. Despite leaving our community many years ago for my higher education in the UK, the memories still remain close to my heart. As I reflect on those days, it is with tremendous joy that I recall participating in The Legion of Mary prayer gatherings. This experience will always stay with me for eternity.