Militia Immaculata
The Militia Immaculata, or "Army of the Immaculate," (also called the Knights of the Immaculata in the USA[1][2]) is a worldwide Catholic evangelization movement founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe in 1917.[3]
The organization was formed in response to protests against the Pope by Freemasons in Rome[4][5]. The MI, as it is also known, is open to all Catholics and encourages intercession to the Virgin Mary for the conversion of sinners. Joining the MI involves making a vow of consecration to Mary. Members wear the Miraculous Medal as an outward sign of their consecration.
| “ | The purpose of the Knights is contained in these words: to do all you can for the conversion of sinners, heretics, schismatics and so on, above all the Masons, and for the sanctification of all persons under the sponsorship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Mediatrix. | ” |
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—Fr. Maximilian Kolbe, 1938[2] |
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The organization publishes Miles Immaculatae, a six-monthly magazine of Marian culture and Kolbian formation. Founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe, specifically for priests and pastoral workers, it is now the official publication of the International Center.[6]
[edit] See also
- Consecration and entrustment to Mary
- Immaculate Conception
- Immaculata prayer
- Niepokalanów
- Papal ban of Freemasonry
- Roman Catholic Marian Movements and Societies
[edit] Notes and references
- Saint Maximilian Kolbe: Knight of the Immaculata by Jeremiah J. Smith 2008 ISBN 0895556197
- ^ www.ewtn.com
- ^ a b The Ideals and Program of The Knights of the Immaculata
- ^ The Blessed Virgin Mary in England Vol. 1 by Anthony Josemaria 2008 ISBN 0595500749 page 411
- ^ Saint Maximilian Tells How the MI Began
- ^ The Founding of the MI
- ^ EWTN on Militia of the Immaculata
[edit] External links
- Militia Immaculata International Website
- www.consecration.com, Militia Immaculata's U.S. website
- Saint Catherine Metalworks - First online Miraculous Medal website
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