The Blue Scapular Prayer Book

127 S tatutes of the C onfraternity of the I mmaculate C onception of the B.V.M. 1. Nature: The Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. of the Congregation of Marian Fathers (hereinafter: Confraternity) is a private association of the faithful who, living in the world and participating in the spirituality, apostolate, and mission of the Congregation of Marian Fathers, particularly spread devotion to the Immaculate Conception of the BVM and pray for the deceased, while striving for Christian perfection in the manner proper to their station. The Confraternity members share (both during their lifetime and after death) in the Congregation’s spiritual benefits. 2. Goals: a) To help its members, living in the world, in their striving for Christian perfection according to the spirituality of the Congregation of Marian Fathers. b) To spread devotion to the Immaculate Con­ ception of the BVM and assist the deceased suffering in Purgatory.