Pope Benedict's Apostolic Blessing to the Legion of Mary

SECRETARIAT OF STATE

FIRST SECTION. GENERAL AFFAIRS

No. 102.129

From the Vatican, 5 December 2008

Dear Mr McCabe,

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI was pleased to learn of the one thousandth

meeting of the Concilium of the Legion of Mary taking place. in Dublin and has

directed me to send his greetings and good wishes for the occasion.

The Holy Father wishes me to assure you of his appreciation for the generous

service to the Church offered throughout the world by so many members of the Legion

who, under the heavenly patronage of Mary, the Mother of God, seek to draw all

persons to Christ, the Redeemer of mankind.

prayers for your intentions and for all

Please be assured of His Holiness'

taking part in the deliberations of the Concilium. Commending you and all the

members of the Legion to the loving intercession of Mary, the Queen of Apostles, the

Holy Father cordially imparts his Apostolic Blessing.

Yours sincerely in Christ,

Archbishop Fernando Filoni

Substitute

Mr Tommy McCabe

President

Concilium Legionis Mariae

De Montfort House

Morning Star Avenue

Brunswick Street

Dublin 7