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Compromiso con Belmonte: los Abram despues de 2 ańos
vuelven a Brasil, los Nuńo asumen la tarea
Commitment with Belmonte: the Abram after two years
return to Brazil, the Nuńo go to Rome
Weitergabe von Verantwortung für Belmonte: Ehepaar Abram
kehrt nach zwei Jahren nach Rom zurück, Ehepaar Nuńo übernimmt die
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Cierre del capitulo: procesión al Santuario Original
Closing of the Chapter: procession to the Original Shrine
Abschluss des Kapitels: Prozession zum Urheiligtum |
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El Capitulo General
The General Chapter
Das Generalkapitel |
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Sabado 5 de agosto: Misa en la Iglesia de la Adoración
Saturday, August 5: Holy Mass in the Adoration Church
Samstag, 5. August: Messe in der Anbetungskirche |
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Coro de los nińos
Choir of the children
Chor der Kinder |
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Coronación en Casa Nazareth
Crowning at House Nazareth
Krönung im Haus Nazareth
Fotos: POS Lavini/Fischer © 2006
Album
de Fotos – Photo Album – Fotoalbum
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SCHOENSTATT, lmj/mkf. On August 5th, the General Chapter of the Institute
that began on July 16th ended with a coronation prepared by the Schoenstatt
Institute of Families. All the member families of the Institute simultaneously
carried out the coronation–some in their home shrines, some in their local
Shrines, while others came to the Shrine in Schoenstatt.
"Nazareth Immaculata Patris Queen" was the title with which the Institute
chose to crown the Mother Thrice Admirable in the "Home Shrine of the
Institute" in House Nazareth in Schoenstatt: "Nazareth our home; Our Queen,
glorify yourself."The celebration began with a well-attended and festive
Mass in the Adoration Church. "It was moving to see how the older Germans
of the founding generation were touched to see the fruits of their giving
of self," commented a couple from South America. "To see us, that is to
say! To see all the younger families from so many countries who now form
the Institute and who are assuming responsibility." During the Mass, different
choirs took turns: Latin, German, Czech, as well as a youth choir. All
the richness of the international community was seen, heard, and very
much enjoyed. Each of the different regions had brought their respective
crown, and there was a large variety of symbols of giving of one’s self
to the Queen. After the Mass, everyone went out towards House Nazareth
carrying flags, crowns, and other symbols for the crowning.The night before,
the participants of the chapter went in procession to the Original Shrine
where they expressed their gratitude to the MTA for all her closeness
and help during the chapter meeting. During the Chapter sessions, some
30 couples, representing the couples in the 14 countries where the Institute
exists, dealt with topics such as: the structure and mission of the Institute
of Families, a pastoral approach to the family for our times, and achieving
efficient cooperation between the communities of the Schoenstatt Family
Work for the good of Schoenstatt as a whole, especially with respect to
the many families in search of a new marriage and family spirituality.
New General Leaders elected
During the last week of the session, the General Chapter also chose its
new leaders for the period of 2006-2012. The leaders chosen are the following
families:
- General Superior Family: Elisabeth and Bernard Neiser, Vallendar/Germany
- General Assistant Family: Teresa and Ricardo Martino, Madrid/Spain
- General Course Family Leaders: Patricia and Jose Kostner, Buenos Aires/Argentina
- 1st Family Counselors: Margarete and Herbert Beck, Munich/Germany
- 2nd Family Counselors: Pilar and Luis Jensen, Santiago/Chile
Father Horacio Sosa Carbó from Argentina was named Spiritual Advisor.In
addition to the families making up the General Leaders, the Chapter created
a council for the General Course Leader for the family. Those elected
to the council were the following families:
- 1st family counselors Cristina and Rafael Muñoz, Barcelona,
Spain
- 2nd family counselors Terezinha and Nivaldo Abram, Curitiba/Brazil
The previous General Superiors, Anneliese and Francisco Nuño,
assumed the task of custodians of Matri Ecclesiae Shrine in Belmonte,
Rome. This post was formerly held by Terezinha and Nivaldo Abram, who
have returned to Brazil.
A historic pilgrimage
On Sunday, July 16th, the Schoenstatt Institute of Families had begun
its 6th General Chapter with a Mass in the Shrine of the Institute Our
Lady of Schoenstatt . It was in this same place that on January 7, 1968,
Father Kentenich proclaimed to the families of the first course: "A new
work is finished. Thanks be to God!" In that same spirit, the chapter
families renewed their consecration contract—the same that was made on
the Anniversary of the Founding. Immediately following, the shrine surged
with a festive atmosphere, as everyone sang and told stories about the
events surrounding the founding. There were songs in French, German, Spanish,
Portuguese, English and Czech. There was so much joy that no one wanted
the ceremony to end. The chapter families were also able to welcome people
from Venezuela, Ecuador, Belgium, Paraguay, and the surrounding areas
of Schoenstatt.A historic pilgrimageOn that Sunday afternoon, the families
began the first station of a historic pilgrimage in the Shrine of the
Institute of House Nazareth. From the Shrine of the Families, they went
forth praying and singing. They then passed by the wayside shrine that
is close to the House of the Families, and from there proceeded to the
wayside shrine of the Institute on Mount Nazareth. The New Book of the
Family, the scepter, and the crown from the Shrine of the Institute accompanied
them on the pilgrimage. Finally, they arrived at the Chapter Hall. At
the beginning of the chapter session, Mr. Nuño, General Superior,
gave a broad overview of what had occurred since the time of the last
General Chapter. Then, the other superior families gave reports about
their work and their tasks. Throughout the last two opening sessions,
each Region and each Delegation enthusiastically described the life of
their respective communities. A
highlight of the chapter course was the visit of Monsignor Reinhard Marx,
in addition to actively participating in the Covenant Mass on July 18th."They
are going to miss us in Schoenstatt," commented Mr. Mucha of Austria with
a broad smile. "We filled the place with our enthusiasm!"The Families
of the Institute expressed their great appreciation for the prayers that
accompanied them and for the Capital of Grace that was contributed for
the Chapter.
Translation: Celina M. Garza, Harlingen, TX /Amy Peebles,
Austin, TX, USA
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