Tản mạn: THE UNIFORM OF THE SETTING OF LEGIONARIES’ MEETINGS
The term “uniform,” as cited in Handbook no. 1, Chapter 18, highlights and reinforces the importance of unity. Therefore, on the surface of the white cloth, the words “Legio Mariae” are displayed, rather than the name of the praesidium. The Legion of Mary, present in every corner of the world, adopts this uniform as a symbol of legionaries’ unity—representing one mind, one soul, and one body. Furthermore, Handbook no. 1, Chapter 18, sets forth the significant requirement for uniform altar decoration at meetings, making no distinction between different praesidium. The altar should feature “a statue of the Immaculate Conception (in the attitude of the distribution of Graces), flanked by two vases of flowers and two candlesticks with lighted candles.” This arrangement reflects the deep meaning of the Queen present among her soldiers; the altar must not be separated from the meeting table or positioned so that the statue is outside the circle of membe...
