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HISTORY OF THE MOVEMENT
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ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE MOVEMENT Rev. Fr lester(SJ) founded the knights of the blessed sacrament in 1915 to meet the world's
spiritual crisic by trying to deepen man's union with God and pledging Love and loyality to our lord in the holy Eucharist. Moved by the ideals of this movement in Europe and motivated by a strong desire to help to correct
the moral laxity in our Christain homes. Bro. Joseph Nkechukwu I tabor (who is now a Fransican Friar) started the movement
of the Pages of the blessed Sacrament in lagos on August 20th 1960. The movement has spread throughout Nigeria since then. PAGES' OBJECTIVES 1. To teach the youth of today how to lead good and happy Christain lives. 2. To make our blessed lord brtter known and loved in the Blessed Sacrament. 3. To inculate into its members a life of prayer and reparation to our Eucharistic King. PAGES" MAXIM To help people at all times for the love of God. DUTIES OF MEMBERS 1. sign the pledge and enrolment form 2. strive to fulfil the pledge by personal holiness. 3 Endeavour to pay constant visit to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and offer sacrifices in reparation
to the Sacred heart Of Jesus and immaculate Heart of Mary. 4. To mary and promote eucharistic reparation 5. To maRegular ly atten the prayer meeting for instructions as sheduled. 6. To help and encourage others to know, love and recieve Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. 7. To help visit poor, old and the sick and help them in any way. 8. To study and read more spiritual bookson the church and lives of saints. 9. To help others known and follow the request of the Mother of God at Fatima. |
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