Posted On 2012-06-24 In Covenant Life

Second Pilgrimage for Father’s Day

ECUADOR, María Cecilia Avilés. On the Saturday, June 16, 2012, the day before Father’s Day, the Family from Guayaquil united in a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Ciudad Celeste for a second consecutive year. They do this as a gift for God the Father, Father Kentenich, and all the fathers.

 

 

 

In a joyous and family atmosphere, approximately 200 people prayed the rosary and sang while they walked to the Shrine of Samborondón. Members of the family did not want to miss greeting Father on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The neighbors joined the pilgrimage

The Father Symbol was passed to the different Schoenstatt members to participate in this manifestation of love. Some families, who live in the area, joined the pilgrimage; even a little bird joined the pilgrims and no one could made it fly away.

A resplendent sun welcomed them on their arrival to the Shrine, and Father Juan Marín, the pastor of a church close to the Shrine, celebrated a very beautiful Mass. Some girls of the Girls’ Youth took the “official pilgrimage” picture in the perfect place close to Father Kentenich imparting his blessing.

 

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Translation: Celina M. Garza, San Antonio, TX, USA

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