Covenant Life Category

SOUTH AFRICA, Francis Boulle. South Africa has the honour of having as Patroness, Mary Assumed into Heaven. The nation was placed under her Patronage in 1952 during the National Marian Congress which was being held in Durban that year.      Read More
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, María Elena Vilches. The great desire of the Girls' Youth from the Dominican Republic became a reality when approximately forty youth from different areas of country gathered to participate spiritually in World Youth Day Madrid 2011.      Read More
ARGENTINA, Juan Barbosa. At the Shrine of Solidarity in Villa Warcalde, Córdoba, Father Alberto Eronti and Father Guillermo Mario Cassone – concelebrating Mass – thanked the dear Mother of God on the feast day of the Queenship of Mary, for their 40 years of priesthood.  Before a plentiful assembly, the celebration convoked members of the Schoenstatt Family from Córdoba, Paraná, San Luis and La Plata…..it was like gathering the “youths from former times.”  It was a joyful experience for the soul, according to the clear description of an enthusiastic participant!Read More
Fr. Ignacio Camacho. We want to joyfully unite with the entire family throughout the world, especially this coming Saturday when the special intention of the Mass in the Original Shrine will be for our country, Mexico.        Read More
USA, Kathy Colunga, Teresa Godina and Theresa Ochoa. It was a beautiful Sunday morning at Mount Schoenstatt in the hill country near San Antonio in Helotes, Texas. Fifty-three coordinators arrived from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Floresville, Eagle Pass and other surrounding areas. Each came to spend the day at a Rosary Campaign Workshop. On this day our Mother Thrice Admirable chose to rekindle the fire of love, hope and courage in the eager hearts of the coordinators and those who receive the Pilgrim Mother.  Read More
GERMANY, fma. "Baptize a real and unnamed star in the sky with the name of a loved one. What is extraordinary: you yourself name the star….." This is the propaganda of a well known Internet company which offers an idea for giving a very unusual gift. "While you name a real star with the name of a dear one, with one gesture you achieve what many words cannot. Every evening, the stars make us joyful with their radiance. The stars are faithful and sureRead More
ITALY, Federico Bauml. They are hundreds of young men and women between the ages of 15 and 24, coming from all parts of Argentina (Buenos Aires, Tucumán, Salta, Córdoba, Entre Ríos, Mar del Plata and Jujuy) with a very precise destination: World Youth Day in Madrid. Their trip could not lack a visit to the eternal city. Three of them - Vicky, Hagui, and Fran - stopped to chat, giving us some of their impressions.    Read More
SPAIN-WYD, Communication Service of the Schoenstatt Movement in Madrid. A multitude filled the grounds of the Shrine of Pozuelo on August 17th, and there were many moments to experience and to enjoy. With these youth it is truly: the newest times. The Pope arrived in Madrid today, Covenant Day.    Read More
SPAiN – WYD, Father Andrew Pastore / mlh. Upon his arrival in Madrid on August 18th, Covenant Day, Pope Benedict XVI passed directly in front of the Shrine of Madrid on Serrano Street riding in the pope-mobile. Flags, posters, and many jubilant young people drew his attention to this place of grace, a place where Mary attracts youthful hearts to herself, it is place where people pray for WYD, and it is a place that precisely recalls its special day, Covenant of Love Day.  Read More
Mircia C. Botano. Chirenderano chenyu kutumwa kwedu… And for all who do not understand ChiShona or Bantu: Your Covenant, our Mission.            Read More