Constitutions and Directory of the Marian Fathers

Mary, as well as the chaplet of the Ten Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary; promoting images of Mary Immaculate; and propagating the Confraternity and the Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. In addition, liturgical regulations permitting, each Saturday, let them recite the Liturgy of the Hours from the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday and celebrate the Holy Mass, using one of the Masses in honor of Our Lady. (C 20) Devotions for the Dead 6Let the confreres continuously assist the dead, not only individually and in community, but also with the faithful entrusted to their care. On the day of the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed and on the seven following days, as well as during the whole month of November, let the confreres particularly strive to promote devotions (prayers) for the dead. In addition, liturgical regulations permitting, on a designated weekday, let them recite the Liturgy of the Hours from the Office for the Dead and celebrate one of the Holy Masses for the Dead. The Statutes of the Provinces and Vicariates should designate one of the days of the week as the day of prayer for the dead. (C 20) CM 419 Some Marks of Identity 7Let the confreres use and cherish signs that express and enliven their Marian identity, such as the coat of arms; the motto; the hymn of the Congregation; the invocation Immaculata Virginis Mariæ conceptio, sit nobis salus et protectio; the scapular and the medal of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; the image of Our Lady Immaculately Conceived (painted by Franciszek Smuglewicz from St. Vitus Church in Rome); and the antiphon Tota Pulchra Es. (C 20) Principles Regarding the Solemn Garb 8The white habit, which our Holy Father Founder wore in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, belongs, among other things, to the inalienable spiritual patrimony of our Congregation. Normally, it is received during Patrimony and Spirituality of the Congregation 185

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