UNITED STATES, Katy Asanza. On Saturday, October 17th, the eve of the official opening of the Triennium in preparation for the centennial of the founding of Schoenstatt, the Miami Schoenstatt Family began its celebration by installing the cornerstone in the future Shrine, “Walking towards the Merciful Father”, as part of Father Kentenich’s gift for the 100th Anniversary of his priestly ordination.
Sister Petra spoke about the triennium and the content of each of these years. She explained that it is the beginning of the pilgrimage towards the Jubilee of 2014 in which the entire Schoenstatt Family will unite in gratitude for the one hundred years of fruitfulness and loyalty in the Covenant of Love.
On pilgrimage…
After Holy Mass celebrated by diocesan priest, Monsignor Felipe de León, everyone in attendance walked from “House Schoenstatt” to the Shrine under construction.
The ceremony began with a prayer. Luis Aranza read the document that would be placed in the capsule that along with other writings and souvenirs will remain for future generations.
The ceremony concluded with the Hymn of the Family, sung with joy, for the step forward towards the blessing of the long awaited Shrine.
An historic moment
Here is a paragraph of the document: “With the installation of the cornerstone and the construction of this Shrine, a long road that included much patience and many trials comes to an end. But at the same time it is a beginning that unites us as a Family of the United States with a common mission, convinced that Father’s exile obeyed a divine purpose that demanded many sacrifices and contributions to the Capital of Grace, at the same time it should be a symbol of the Father’s mercy and the loyalty of his children”
On Monday, the 18th, the Miami Family joined the chain of celebrations throughout the world. The Eucharist was celebrated, there was time for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and they renewed the Covenant of Love, thanking the Blessed Mother for convoking them to be a part of this wonderful Schoenstatt.
Blessing: December 12, 2010
The Family joyfully announces that the blessing of the Miami Shrine will be on Sunday, December 12, 2014, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of America.
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Translation: Celina Garza, San Antonio, USA / Melissa Janknegt, Elgin, USA
