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                                                                                                                                                    The Militia Immaculata

                                                                                                                                                    MI Family Village

                                                                                                                                                    To Jesus Through Mary following the spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe, martyr of Auschwitz

                                                                                                                                                    Purpose: To evangelize God’s people and bring them “To Jesus through Mary” using the teachings of St. Maximilian Kolbe and following his example of spirituality of Marian consecration for living Christ’s Gospel and spreading it to others.


                                                                                                                                                    MI – Family Village meets on the second Sunday of the month after 9:00am Mass.

                                                                                                                                                    MI – Prayer Village meets on the First Saturday of the month after the 8:00am Mass.

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                                                                                                                                                    MI News

                                                                                                                                                    MI Retreat Talks (Feb 2011)

                                                                                                                                                    "Poverty" by Fr. Joseph Illo
                                                                                                                                                    "Chastity" by Ann O'Donnell
                                                                                                                                                    "Obedience" by Ann O'Donnell

                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                    Pope Benedict XVI "Marian Devotion"

                                                                                                                                                    Pope Benedict XVI's on the importance of Marian Devotion for today "Dear Pilgrims, dear brothers and sisters! Every day, praying the Angelus gives us the opportunity to meditate for a few moments, in the midst of all our activities, on the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God. At noon, when the first hours of the day are already beginning to weigh us down with fatigue, our availability and our generosity are renewed by the contemplation of Mary’s “yes”. This clear and unreserved “yes” is rooted in the mystery of Mary’s freedom, a total and entire freedom before God, completely separated from any complicity with sin, thanks to the privilege of her Immaculate Conception." for more of this address click here

                                                                                                                                                    MI Links

                                                                                                                                                    Visit the Marytown website for information about the National Organization that supports the works of the Militia... includes resources, "messenger" and
                                                                                                                                                    Kolbe biography

                                                                                                                                                    Visit Consecration.com for more information about consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the activities of the Militia Immaculata

                                                                                                                                                    Great You Tube videos on St. Maximilian Kolbe!
                                                                                                                                                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rXx0UTQ5SA
                                                                                                                                                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la93bt3samo
                                                                                                                                                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H0sngymHag
                                                                                                                                                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCmgitmhOG8
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                                                                                                                                                    What is the Militia?

                                                                                                                                                    The Militia of the Immaculata (MI) is a worldwide evangelization movement founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe in 1917 that encourages total consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a means of spiritual renewal for individuals and society. The MI movement is open to all Catholics. It employs prayer as the main weapon in the spiritual battle with evil. MIs also immerse themselves in apostolic initiatives throughout society, either individually or in groups, to deepen the knowledge of the Gospel and our Catholic Faith in themselves and in others. Marian consecration is a formal act of self-giving that does not stop at Mary, but is Christ-directed. It is really consecration to Jesus. The MI's mission is "To Lead Every Individual With Mary to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus."

                                                                                                                                                     
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