The family is the foundation of a society that is more just, fitting and organized

Guarapuava: ninth regional encounter of the Apostolic League of Families

Renovación de las promesas matrimoniales Renewal of the marriage promises Erneuerung der Eheversprechen
Durante el rito During the rite Während des feierlichen Ritus
Un gran si A big yes Ein großes Ja
Bendición para cada matrimonio Blessing for each couple Segen für jedes Paar
Bendición para cada matrimonio Blessing for each couple Segen für jedes Paar Fotos: Brustolon Ludwig © 2006

BRAZIL, DANIEL Brustolon Ludwig. The regional encounter of the Apostolic League of Families from Guarapuava was held on September 8^th to 10^th at the Juan Diego House of encounters. Couples of the Apostolic League from the entire state of Paraná and also from the interior of San Pablo participated in this encounter. A truly family atmosphere was felt since the couples were accompanied by their children.

Many subjects related to family living were discussed during these days of encounter. There were many questions, intense debate, always according to the teachings of the beloved Father and Founder, a true example for the Schoenstatt Family.

Some of the questions during those days were: What am I seeking? What do I aspire to find? What is the family? Where do I seek consolation? The answers were there in front of everyone. Answers that could be given with simple words: father, mother, children. The Holy Mass on Saturday made it clear when the couples renewed their mutual commitments.

The word family was on the lips and the heart of everyone, but above all it could be experienced.

It was a weekend in which the word family was on the lips and the heart of everyone, but above all it could be experienced. The Schoenstatt Family was united throughout the entire encounter, in the organization as well in the experience of the journey. The Schoenstatt Youth from Guarapuava played a fundamental role in the organization and in supporting this encounter. This is an example that should be imitated throughout the world.

This encounter left the certainty: that the family is the foundation of a more just, fitting and organized society. The more that family values are transferred to other fields, the more we can trust that it is possible to create a better world.

The Blessed Mother and her Son, Jesus, should orient their children on this road, so that everyone can and will know how to follow the plans that God has designed for each one, and that they remember that they form part of large and true family, the Schoenstatt Family.

Translation: Celina Garza, Harlingen, TX, USA