Greater Company Of Mary
““The Little Company of Mary from whose heart springs the desire of this Company of Associates” ”
Circular image and cross convey the Affiliates and Associates worldwide
Together with LCM Sisters and their ministry, the simple heart represents the Maternal Heart of Mary
The flame symbolises the Holy Spirit - the light we can bring to others and the continuation of the afterglow of Mary Potter’s vision
The blue reflects our Marian Spirituality
Mary Potter knew the Mission of praying and caring with compassion for the suffering, sick and dying was an immense task. She had a vision of a group of men and women whom she called the Greater Company of Mary who would share her Vision and Mission. From the moment of her dream becoming a reality there was a realisation that the Little Company of Mary was to be the heart of a wider community.
Who Are The Greater Company of Mary?
The Greater Company of Mary is defined as that vast number of persons who are in any way involved in the ministry and life of the Little Company of Mary, thus co-workers, colleagues, volunteers, families of sisters, friends of any religious affiliation or denomination. Within this broad term belong the Affiliates and Associates, who are more closely linked with the Little Company of Mary.
Affiliates
Affiliates are people of all ages who make a commitment to join the Sisters in their ministry of prayer for the sick, suffering and dying of the world in union with Mary on Calvary. Their only obligation is to pray for the dying each day.
Associates
Associates are people of all ages who desire to deepen their baptismal consecration and are drawn to the vision of Mary Potter and called to share in the Charism, Spirituality and Mission of the Little Company of Mary.
They are led through a Journey Programme, and make a commitment to pray for the sick, suffering and dying and further the Mission of the Church through the Little Company of Mary Spirituality and Charism.
A Sister’s view
Associates live out the Charism and Spirituality in the circumstances of their daily lives.
An Associate’s view
This commitment is renewed annually or bi-annually according to Province/Region decisions. They have a designated Local Facilitator and meet regularly to share faith, prayer, Little Company of Mary spirituality, ministry and celebration of life.
Associates are not associated with another Religious Congregation either as a member or an Associate.