The Legion of Mary is a world-wide organization of Catholic men and women who offer their services to their pastor to aid him in performing spiritual works in the parish. By placing themselves under the banner of Mary, filled with the Holy Spirit, with her help they develop greater holiness in their own lives as well as spread a deeper devotion to her among others. This Legion of lay apostles advance the reign of Christ by (1) the personal sanctification, taking Mary as their model, endeavoring to imitate her virtues of Faith, Charity, and Humility; (2) the spread of devotion to Mary, by encouraging the recitation of the Rosary (Mary’s request at Fatima), and (3) the performance of apostolic work within the parish.