IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY
The Sodality of Immaculate Conception of Mary/ Crusade of Mary Immaculate was started by Father Maximilian Maria Kolbe on the 17th October 1917. It is a religious Association with the objective of re-uniting the Catholics of the whole world to give special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Father Maria Kolbe’s life of Christianity was strongly influenced by a childhood vision of the Virgin Mary.
THE AIMS OF THE SODALITY
- To establish the Kingdom of God through Mary in every soul for one’s sanctification and that of one’s neighbour.
- To convert sinners, apostates, and pagans.
- To pray for all enemies of the church, by working under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mother.
THE SPIRITUAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CRUSADE OF MARY IMMACULATE
- At the heart of this spiritual movement is the desire to love our Lord Jesus Christ with, and through, Mary; to offer prayer and personal sacrifices for the sanctification of souls; and by so doing to labour for the coming of the Kingdom of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- To give a special, perfect, and crusading devotion to our Blessed Mother.
WHO CAN BE A MEMBER OF THE SODALITY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION?
Membership is open to both males and females aged 21 years and above, regardless of their marital status, who promise to love and serve the immaculate heart of Mary by imitating her virtues, her fortitude, and spotless purity. By joining the crusade, members become willing instruments of Our Lady and work for the Church and salvation of others.
FEAST DAYS OF MARY
January 1 — Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God *
January 8 — Our Lady of Prompt Succor
February 2 — Presentation of the Lord
February 11 — Our Lady of Lourdes
March 25 — Annunciation
May 13 — Our Lady of Fatima
May 31 — Visitation
June 27 — Our Mother of Perpetual Help
August 15 — Assumption *
August 22 — Queenship of Mary
September 8 — Birth of Mary
September 12 — The Most Holy Name of Mary
September 15 — Our Lady of Sorrows
October 7 — Our Lady of the Rosary
November 21 — Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 8 — Immaculate Conception *
December 12 — Our Lady of Guadalupe
* Holy day of Obligation
The Month of Mary is May.
The Month of the Rosary is October.
The Feast of the Immaculate Heart is the Saturday following the Second Sunday after Pentecost.
The First Saturday of each Month is also dedicated to Marian Devotions.