Tản mạn: SAINT PETER - A PATRON OF THE LEGION OF MARY
In the concluding part of Tessera , the name of Saint Peter was called, and He is a patron of Legionaries. Did you or do you wonder about this? Why do Legionaries choose Him as a patron among patrons? Which message do we want to understand? The work of the Legionary is based on quality rather than quantity. Each member is called to remember: “ The secret of all success with others lies in the establishment of personal contact, the contact of love and sympathy ” (Chapter 4, No. 4). This personal contact flows from a readiness to give oneself entirely. Therefore, Legionaries are encouraged to value the quality of their apostolic actions over the number of tasks accomplished. When Jesus asked Peter, “ Will you lay down your life for me? ” (Jn 13:38), He invited Peter to reflect deeply on the true meaning of discipleship. Jesus posed this question because Peter’s idea of following Christ was connected to ideas of success, glory, and honor, rather than sacrifice and suffering. Peter di...
