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Posted On September 13, 2011 In Covenant Life

40 Years Shrine of the Families

Elisabeth and Bernhard Neiser. On September 19th 2011 the Shrine of the Families celebrates his 40th Anniversary of his dedication.          Read More

Posted On September 11, 2011 In Jubilee 2014

Toward 2014: in covenant with Montenegro

Agathe Hug. "Where are the boots?" was the first question I was asked when I arrived at the Original Shrine. Ugh! What a problem! They are very damp because they were not put away properly in the basement, so in spite of my plans to the contrary, this is the reason I am wearing regular black shoes. But it is good to be at the Holy Mass in covenant with and for Montenegro. The sky above the Original Shrine is a brilliant blue, just likeRead More

Posted On September 10, 2011 In Covenant Life

During these weeks let us recall…

mcb. Here are the anniversaries and Schoenstatt activities throughout the world for this week and next:  to recall, to accompany with prayer, contributions to the capital of grace, and to await news about the outcome.      Read More
UNITED STATES, Marian Sousa. On Saturday, September 3rd, a truly heavenly afternoon was experienced at the Shrine of Miami. There had not been an opportunity to gather the Girls' and Boys' Youth from the area in a joint celebration since December 12th of last year (inauguration day). However with the Blessed Mother's help and following the law of the "open door," the desire to organize the first Mass for the youth emerged. Thanks to the help of the different Branches and the commitment of the youth, a magnificentRead More
USA, Celina Garza/Melissa Janknegt. Large areas of Texas, USA, especially in the Austin and San Antonio area, are suffering from a month-long drought and wildfires. One of the fires is 24 mi. (38.6km) long and at it's widest point it is 20 mi. (32km) wide. Over 700 houses have been lost. Again and again, prayer requests were sent to the Original Shrine – prayers for rain, the firefighters, and the poor people who have lost everything. The Schoenstatt Family of San Antonio and Austin now began a special novena…  Read More