What Is the Militia Immaculatæ ?
The Militia Immaculatæ (MI) is a worldwide evangelization movement founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe in 1917 that encourages total consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a means of spiritual renewal for individuals and society. The MI movement is open to all Catholics. It employs prayer as the main weapon in the spiritual battle with evil. MIs also immerse themselves in apostolic initiatives throughout society, either individually or in groups, to...
Read moreHistory of the MI
Our History The Militia of the Immaculata began on October 16, 1917, around a table at the Conventual Franciscan seminary in Rome. Maximilian Kolbe gathered together six like-minded young friars before a statue of the Blessed Virgin and drafted a charter that would establish one of the most influential Marian apostolates ever. The charter still serves as a blueprint of spiritual progress for MI members today. Since these humble beginnings, the MI has...
Read moreConsecration and Rule
Preparation for Consecration and a Rule of Life How do we as MI members deepen our spiritual lives and strengthen our total consecration to Mary? Here are some suggestions following your 9-day Preparation for Marian Consecration which can be made on any Marian feast day: Attend daily Mass if possible, the “source and summit”of the Church’s activity Regularly participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, monthly if possible Spend time in...
Read moreApostolates
Apostolates While the MI does not have apostolates that are directed from the International or National headquarters, there are works that individual members bring to the MI and so sanctify these activities through through their consecration to Our Lady. The Militia of the Immaculata in Prince Edward Island is active in many fields in service to others and in fulfilment of the call of the Jesus to be of service to others. Membership in the Militia...
Read more