h. de Cuijper draws our attention to the fact that the Legion of Mary was founded by a person who was greatly influenced by the Society and spirit of Home Visitation. The Handbook describes the work of visiting the homes as the chosen one of the Legion.
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“In 1913 he joined the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and was greatly influenced by the spirit of the society.”
For further reading on ‘Home Visitation” in the Legion of Mary visit their international site at http://www.legion-of-mary.ie/visitation/introduction.html
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