Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland

The Franciscan Shrine of Marytown, Illinois, the National Headquarters of the Militia of the Immaculata , and the Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe, is actually located in Libertyville, IL. The MassTimes.org link is here . Masses are listed as follows: Weekend : Sat. 7:30 AM , 8:00 AM , 11:45 AM, 12 Noon; Sun. 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 PM Weekday (Mon thru Fri): 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 12 Noon, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM Adoration: 24 hours per day Rosary: Daily, 7:00 PM 1600 W. Park Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois 6048

The Militia of the Immaculata (M.I.) has initiated a MI Youth and Young Adults website . In a previous post I mentioned that this is a Franciscan charism begun by St. Maximilian Kolbe that offers total consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Marytown is located in Libertyville, Illinois. The website has a blog. The Youth recently visited Mount Saint Mary's and the National Shrine Grotto . Here is a listing of the Events coming up for this year . It is a very busy schedule! If you or your children are interested in learning more, here is a link to introduce you to the young adult team of "Max" evangelizers .

The Militia of the Immaculata is a Marian apostolate begun by St. Maximilian Kolbe in Rome. The consecration to the Immaculata , our Immaculate Mother Mary, is based upon that of Saint Louis de Montfort . As the website states : The Militia of the Immaculata (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 deepen the knowledge of the Gospel and our Catholic Faith in themselves and in others. Marian consecration is a formal act of self-giving that does not stop at Mary, but is Christ-directed. It is re