Men of Mary
VIRI MARIAE
A lay fraternity of Catholic men consecrated to Mary, formed by Dominican spirituality, and committed to the social reign of Christ the King
Men of Mary. Witnesses to the King.
We are Viri Mariae, Catholic men striving to reflect Christ the King, disciplined by the love of Our Lady and the light of Dominican tradition. Steadfast in fidelity to the Church, united in brotherhood, and sent into the world with purpose, we live visibly Catholic lives, marked by reverence, resolve and apostolic mission.
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While the world moves fast and forgets the sacred, we walk with intention and remember what matters most: Christ reigns, and He reigns through men wholly His.
What We Believe
We are a band of brothers, nimble, local, and deeply invested in the transformation of souls. More than a bond of interest, our fellowship arises from a deeper call:
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To will one another's good.
To strengthen one another in virtue.
To walk together toward eternal life.​
Under the banner of Our Lady and in the footsteps of St. Dominic, we live a way of life marked by prayer, study, penance, and apostolic action. We are consecrated to Mary and sent into the world as men of truth and charity.
Our Mission
​We seek to enthrone Christ the King in ourselves, our families, parishes, and communities. ​As lay men, we pursue a contemplative life in the world, letting Veritas shape our actions. In every sphere of life, we aim to direct all things to God, who taught us to pray, "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
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Lumen Gentium 31 reminds us that the laity are called to sanctify the temporal order. This is not merely a mission; it is a summons from Holy Mother Church. We do not flee the world, nor do we conform to it. We labour to redeem it from within, that the ordinary may be consecrated and the whole of life become a hymn to the glory of God.
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The social reign of Christ is not a call for political domination, but for the sanctification of culture, institutions, and daily life through lives subject to Him.
The Rule We Live By
Our fraternity is guided by a Rule of Life, grounded in steadfast love for the Church, consecration to Our Lady, and formation in truth.
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It is not burdensome but liberating, calling us to live with order in a disordered world. As the spirit of the age weakens men and blurs their purpose, the Rule strengthens us in fraternity, clarity and holy resolve. ​It directs how we pray, how we form our minds, how we walk together and how we bring Christ into the world.
Whether you are discerning on your own, seeking to gather brothers in your parish, or simply curious to learn more, we invite you to begin. You are not waiting for permission; the Church has already called you.
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In a time of confusion and compromise, we choose clarity and courage. In a culture of comfort, we choose sacrifice. And in a world that denies the Kingship of Christ, we plant the seeds of a new Christendom, one home, one parish, one soul at a time.