--- title: Mother Mary's Army description: Elizabeth Desiderato invites you to learn more about the Legion of Mary and to make the rosary your weapon in the spiritual life. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) - Stories - [Faith](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/faith) - [Parenting](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/parenting) - [Home](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/home) - [Marriage](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/marriage) - [Work](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/work) - [Friendship](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/friendship) - [Books](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/books) - [Media](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/media) - [Explore all stories](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles) - [Podcast](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast) - [Daily Prayers](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel) - [Sunday Gospel Activities](https://www.catholicmom.com/sunday-mass-activities) - [Resources](https://www.catholicmom.com/resources) - [COMUNIDAD](https://www.catholicmom.com/comunidad) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2016/05/16/mother-marys-army#) # Mother Mary's Army May 16, 2016 8:00:50 AM  |  by [Elizabeth Estrada](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/edesiderato) ![image credit: https://pixabay.com/en/rosary-faith-pray-folded-hands-1211064/ CCO Public Domain](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rosary-1211064_1280-550x323.jpg?width=800&height=470&name=rosary-1211064_1280-550x323.jpg) Image via [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/en/rosary-faith-pray-folded-hands-1211064/), CCO Public Domain I never thought of myself as a soldier but for the past year I have been in the Legion Of Mary. Over a year ago, I attended a conference for catechists in my area. Many vendors and organizations are there, sharing their goodies or information. As I was walking around, a beautiful statue of Our Lady caught my eye. I walked over to the booth and learned all about this wonderful organization. Of course, as a mom, teacher of four-year-olds, and catechist I wasn’t sure if I would be able to join. To my surprise, I found out that I could be an auxiliary member by praying the rosary every day and the Tessera, a special Marian prayer for the Legion. I was very happy. I already prayed the rosary mostly every day and this would keep my momentum going. I would be praying for other Legionaries all around the world and also those who have passed away. I decided to give it a try. I was a probationary member for three months and became official in March of 2015! It has been a wonderful journey. I truly feel that I am helping our blessed Mother stomp on that serpent’s head. There is so much anger and hatred in the world that we need to fight for peace and love. I truly understand now what Padre Pio meant when he called the rosary his weapon. I believe that it is. It has changed my spiritual life. It has helped me feel courage when I was most afraid. So, if you want to be in Mother Mary’s Army, the Legion of Mary might be for you. Almost every parish has one. Learn more about the Legion of Mary [here](http://www.legionofmary.ie/). *Copyright 2016 Elizabeth Desiderato* ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F05%2F16%2Fmother-marys-army%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F05%2F16%2Fmother-marys-army%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F05%2F16%2Fmother-marys-army%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Mother%20Mary%27s%20Army) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F05%2F16%2Fmother-marys-army%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F05%2F16%2Fmother-marys-army%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![CatholicMom Logo](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/favicon-catholicmom.png) ### [Elizabeth Estrada](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/edesiderato) ## Related Blog Articles [ Book Review: Mary's Way: The Power of Entrusting Your Child to God Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2016/09/27/book-review-marys-way-power-entrusting-child-god) [ Bring a Screening of "Mary of Nazareth" to Your Community or Parish Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2013/09/04/bring-a-screening-of-mary-of-nazareth-to-your-community-or-parish) [ Book Notes: Mary's Way Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2016/11/23/book-notes-marys-way) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! 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