Ana María Mendizábal de Aristi. I have returned from the "HOME" to the everyday home. I am trying to adapt to the new schedule, and I am having trouble connecting to everyday life, since I am still in Schoenstatt mentally and in my heart…The experience of my visit to the Original Shrine, the Blessed Mother, and to Father have been totally different than what is usually experienced on a pilgrimage, which is "organized formally".      Read More
Amelia Peirone. It should be said that the heart of the servant of God, Mario Hiriart, would be filled with boundless joy if we were to discover him preparing for the 2014 Jubilee under the motto "Your Covenant, our mission." Surely he senses it as an urgent and inevitable calling to which he only wants to say 'Yes.' He certainly receives it as an inspiration to build, to begin the work, to fulfill it. It would be just as Father did it, and foundation of theRead More
Elisabeth and Bernhard Neiser. From the Families' Shrine with special love, the Mother of God asks her son for all the graces for success in marriages and families. In this shrine, there is a net in which many families from around the world have placed a picture of their home shrine. They want to demonstrate that with this special source of grace for marriage and family, they are united and are able to draw strength for their personal lives. In order for many people to meet the Mother of GodRead More
PARAGUAY, org. The presidency of the Paraguayan House of Representatives has recognized the Dequení Foundation for their contribution to society as "an institution that promotes social development and protection for an at risk population, through projects that are focused on childhood." This event was on Thursday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the National Congressional Chamber, with the presence of national authorities, accredited diplomats in Paraguay, and guests.  Read More
USA, Rosario and Salvador Santos. Four couples from the Washington metropolitan area (Washington, DC – Maryland and Virginia), sealed their Covenant of Love on October 30, 2011. They got to know Schoenstatt at Our Lady of Lourdes parish, in Maryland, where they sent their children for catechesis.      Read More
CHILE, Carmen M. Rogers. The Annual Retreat of the External Adoration Circle in Bellavista was a very special and anticipated moment during the year. Providentially, it had to be changed to Saturday, October 22nd, a few days after the opening of the Year of the Shrine.      Read More

Posted On November 9, 2011 In Covenant Life

Schoenstatt Rosary Campaign Retreat

USA, Cathy Johnson. Twenty-one members from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee attended the weekend retreat at St. Bernard’s Retreat Center in Cullman, Alabama. Retreat Master was Father Gerold Langsch, National Schoenstatt Movement Director, U.S.A. The retreat was organized by Cathy Johnson, Alabama State Coordinator. The theme was “Called, Chosen, Prepared, and Sent.”    Read More
SCOTLAND, Fr. Michael Savage. The crowning mass is always a special celebration on the Scottish Schoenstatt calendar. However with the dreadfully wet and grey autumnal weather the thought did occur to us that perhaps people might be put off travelling to the glen. As it turned out the crowds turned out in buses and cars and on foot from all parts of the west of Scotland and beyond. The big hall was filled to the brim and the partition to what is normally the dining room needed to be openedRead More