Confraternity Marian Resources

The Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception 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 Mother of God and pray for the deceased, while striving for Christian perfection. The external sign of belonging to the Confraternity is the Blue Scapular.

Members of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception assume specific responsibilities to spread the devotion to the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. and take Mary as their role model:

• To spread devotion to the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. and to assist the deceased suffering in Purgatory;
• To spread devotion to the Immaculate Conception of the Most B.V.M. by imitating Mary’s virtues, but above all by living in the state of grace;
• To continuously dedicate a certain amount of time to meeting the Lord in prayer, to frequently participate in the Eucharistic Sacrifice, and to meditate upon the Rosary;
• To frequently invoke Mary’s protection with short ardent prayers;

Resources

Videos about Mary

Deepen your devotion and understanding of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her Immaculate Conception though our collection of videos…

How to Pray the Rosary

Members of the Confraternity are called to continuously dedicate a certain amount of time to meeting the Lord in prayer, to frequently participate in the Eucharistic Sacrifice, and to meditate upon the Rosary…

Recommended Books

Rule of the Ten Evangelical Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Rule of the Ten Evangelical Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary was the first rule on which the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception was founded. The timeless wisdom of the Rule allows the Blessed Mother's "ten evangelical virtues" to illuminate the path to holiness for Marian Fathers and Marian Helpers alike.

The Holy Rosary

Discover our always popular booklet on how to pray the rosary, with beautiful artwork accompanying every mystery! Includes an introduction based on the Apostolic Letter "Rosary of the Virgin Mary" by Pope John Paul II…

Champions of the Rosary

Champions of the Rosary, by Father Donald Calloway, tells the powerful story of the history of the rosary and its champions, presenting a complete history of this spiritual weapon, 26 of its greatest heroes, detailed accounts of its victories, 32 color images of the rosary in art, as well as endorsements from 4 cardinals, the Master General of the Dominicans, 10 Dominican bishops, and 20 other bishops from around the world!

True Devotion to Mary

True Devotion to Mary is considered to be the greatest single book on the Blessed Virgin Mary ever written. By St. Louis Marie Grignion DeMontfort.

Immaculate Conception in the Life of the Church

The Immaculate Conception in the Life of the Church contains essays from the International Mariological Symposium in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. These academic essays by internationally known scholars bring this great mystery of our faith in this one book to further understand the importance of this dogma…

Marian Clubs and Programs

33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat

The international bestseller 33 Days to Morning Glory is presented in a new expanded edition that goes more deeply into understanding and living Marian consecration than ever before, bringing each group participant on an unforgettable and life-transforming journey…

Thirteenth of the Month Club

On the 13th of the month, members pray the Rosary for each other’s intentions. Additionally, the Marians residing in Fatima, Portugal offer a special Mass on the 13th of each month for members’ intentions. Members also receive a monthly Club newsletter to inspire, inform, and foster a community of devotees who are bound by prayer and service to God and the Church.