WHO IS WARRIOR OF MARY?
Has completed formation according to the given rules, during national and regional meetings organized by Warriors of Mary
Has been prepared and admitted to the Knighthing of Swords
Received knighting at the conclusion of the formation year (the Knighthing of Swords)
Continues further formation in the Community according to the Code
Spiritual formation
Each belted Warrior of Mary is obliged:
– pray one mystery of the Holy Rosary every day
– undergo 33-day retreats once a year to prepare for the act of consecration to Jesus through the hands of Mary, and make the act of consecration
– pray for the shepherds of the Holy Church: the Pope, Bishops, priests and consecrated persons
– actively participate in the sacramental life (confession, Eucharist, reception of the Holy Communion, Adoration)
– to make amends or reparations such as praying the Stations of the Cross and making sacrifices
– actively participate in the life of the community and the church
– participate in the First Saturday devotions and perform acts of reparation
– become familiar with the Catechism of the Catholic Church
– become familiar with the preventive system of St. John Bosco, apologetic materials, book recommendations sent to leaders, and the prayer of St. Patrick’s Breastplate prayer
Human formation
Each knighted Warrior of Mary is obliged to take care of:
– building relationships in the family
– building relationships in and outside the WM Community
– actively participate in the life of the WM Community and the Church
– practise self-discipline and phisical activity (e.g. sports)
– leading by example to guide them in spiritual matters
– avoiding giving false witness in/outside the WM Community
National Meetings
Nationwide, men’s meetings organized by the Warriors of Mary community are held periodically (every 1-3 months).
They have an open character. In addition to members of the Warriors of Mary community, they are attended by people from different backgrounds. Among us are husbands, fathers, singles, discerners, priests, from different parts of Poland and the World.
These meetings are primarily a common Mass, prayer (rosary, chaplet to the Divine Mercy), conferences, testimonies and time for integration.
Regional Meetings
In addition to national meetings, there are also regional meetings organized by the Warriors of Mary.
They are maintained in the characteristics and charism of the community and are founded and led by previously prepared leaders, who are members of the community – who have undergone formation, are after the Passover and have been additionally prepared for this function.
To the meetings organized by the Warriors of Mary, men aged 18-50 are invited.