Blogs Two

GERMANY, fma. On February 7th, "Marriage Week" began in many European countries, and for the fourth time in the entire German federal territory; it is a week about subjects related to marriage, or an activity that simply aspires to offer something "good for marriages". In many places around Germany, approximately five hundred retreats are held, where couples are invited for a special experience. Pavel Jerabek, a journalist from "Katholische Sonntagzeitung" -an important Catholic outlet- took something that seemed "special for him from a press release with many offersRead More

Posted On February 11, 2012 In Covenant Life

The narrow way, the best way

PARAGUAY, Ricardo Acosta. The summer youth camp was held on the first weekend of February, on the grounds of the "Bishop Lasagna camp-house". On the first day, more than 170 youth from the central zone gathered at 3:00 p.m., to form a part of a great adventure; the camp was officially opened with a Mass celebrated by Father Pedro Kühlcke.    Read More
Vero Heredia. "Allow me to be a living Shrine of the MTA for the glory of the Father!" I chose this phrase of the Father as the title of this testimony because for some time I have been thinking about this idea in my head and heart that the Shrine not only showers its graces when we enter it; but also, through the life of each one of us. And this how the founder wanted it for his life and he desired it for each one of us.Read More
Sr. Marianna Kulakowska. On February 11, 2012, the Holy Mass toward 2014 will be celebrated in the Original Shrine “in covenant with Russia”.  The surface area of this country is 17,075,200 km2; it is the largest of the entire world.  The surface area of the land is 16,995,800 km2 and the area covered by water is 79,440 Km2.  Russia is located between Europe and the Pacific Ocean.  There is still discussion as to which continent it belongs.  Some see it as part of Europe, others see as part of Asia. Read More

Posted On February 10, 2012 In Jubilee 2014

Cycling Towards 2014

PORTUGAL, José Vilarinho. The Portuguese Schoenstatt Family pilgrimages toward 2014 together with the International Schoenstatt Family, thus the star of the Covenant culture guides their commitment with "Together for Europe". A group of men from the Shrine in Aveiro is making a totally original contribution in the sense of the steps of the pilgrimage. With the motto- anyone can run or fly- they are pedaling the 2,500 miles separating them from the Original Shrine, on a pilgrimage of cyclists to and from the Shrines, chapels, wayside shrines and other MarianRead More