ARGENTINA, Susana Hernández. During the same weekend as the blessing of the first Shrine in Croatia and the Night at the Shrine in Schoenstatt, The Schoenstatt Diocesan Conference took place in Pehuajó, Argentina with the presence of Father Guillermo Cassone. The communities of Trenque Lauquen, Henderson, Nueve de Julio, Bragado, and for the first time, the city of Lincoln traveled to Pehuajó, where the Schoenstatt Family prepared everything to cordially welcome their brothers and sisters.
The conference began with a Mass at Saint Anselmo’s Parish presided by Father Guillermo. Marcela and Norma, two new members of the family, sealed their Covenants with the Blessed Mother, and the little missionaries also attended. In his homily, Father Guillermo Cassone explained what the Auxiliary MTA’s and Pilgrim MTA’s are and how a continental mission can be carried out through them.
Next they went to the parish hall, where Father Cassone presented a talk with news about Schoenstatt and encouraged them to work more and more with enthusiasm in spite of the critical times that Argentina is experiencing. 
What is more, this is when everyone needs to join forces and carry the message of Christ through Mary. Today more than ever our nation needs us to restore the moral order in the place, where we find ourselves. They visited the Garden of Mary Wayside Shrine together, where they renewed the C{cms_selflink page=”the-covenant-of-love” text=”ovenant of Love.”} Father Adolfo and Father Alcides shared lunch with everyone; they are also eager to visit the Shrine of Florencio Varela
An empty Jar for each community
Each community received an empty jar, so that next year when we meet again, these jars will be filled with {cms_selflink page=”capital-of-grace” text=”Capital of Grace”}. The great goals, which will encourage us to offer abundantly to the Capital of Grace, are the {cms_selflink page=”k2014″ text=”centennial of the Covenant of Love “}and the nation’s bicentennial.
The atmosphere was joyful and that of a family sharing experiences, news, and folkloric music. At the same time, Father Guillermo delighted us with his dancing. We were given some bonbons with a picture of the Blessed Mother to sweeten the moment.
The hosts returned home a little bit tired, because of all the organization they had had to administer and because of their desire for everything to turn out well. Moreover, they were happy to have met with their brothers and sister sheltered by the paternity of Father Cassone. What a large family the Blessed Mother has formed and how She leads us to her Son, Jesus!
