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ConcePro Pilgrimage ‘08
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 published: 2008-09-05

With every step, the distance to reunion decreased

ConcePro Pilgrimage ‘08

 

Fußwallfahrt Concepto 08 – mit der Auxiliar

Peregrinación ConcePro 08 – con la Auxiliar

ConcePro 08 pilgrimage with the Auxiliary

Fußwallfahrt Concepto 08 – mit der Auxiliar

 

Alles aus Liebe zu Maria

Todo por amor a María

All out of love for Mary

Alles aus Liebe zu Maria

 
Pilger  

Peregrinando…

Walking…

Pilger

Fotos: Gestner ©2008

 
   

ARGENTINA, Maria Adela Gerstner. The ConcePro Pilgrimage ’08 in honor of the Mother Thrice Admirable Queen and Victress of Schoenstatt, our beloved Blessed Mother, was carried out for the fourth time in which the wayside shrines of Concepción del Uruguay and Pronunciamiento were united. The name ConcePro was derived from this connection.

The first impressions had already been shared with all the Schoenstatt Family. The photos are engraved in the minds of many by now …

Throughout this multicolored pilgrimage, several people from other parts of Argentina discovered with amazement and joy, that by going on this pilgrimage and mission, they understood the mystery of their Shrine constituted by the Covenant of Love.

Christ is waiting for you, the Blessed Mother accompanies you

Around 7:20 a.m. the pilgrims departed on foot from the wayside shrine of Concepción with their desires, petitions, gratitude, joy, and prayers. Faith was chosen as this year’s theme, thereby culminating the Theological Virtues from the previous years in which the spirituality revolved around Hope and Love. In 2007 the Blessed Mother was crowned as Queen of hope in the wayside of Pronunciamiento. The faithful walked with the motto: Christ is waiting for you, the Blessed Mother accompanies you.

As for spiritual support throughout the almost twenty-five miles, the pilgrims were read stories. There were also reflections and definitions, among other things related to the main theme, as well as praying and singing to encourage the pilgrims to continue their trip, which at times became very tiring.

The "behind the scenes" but very essential support people were in charge of everything necessary for the three stops on the road, which happen every year and are so important for recharging energy to continue the walk: restrooms, hot water, bags, etc. Furthermore, a group of support vehicles accompanied the group by transporting those who could not physically participate in the pilgrimage, but who could participate spiritually.

A mobile confessional

Furthermore during the first part of the pilgrimage, Father Eduardo Canzonetta escorted them with a "Mobile Confessional," so those who wanted could receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the reunion with Christ.

Step by step the remaining miles to travel decreased; they also carried stones symbolizing the Capital of Grace to be offered to the MTA, along with the Rosaries they had prayed in the previous months as spiritual preparation. There were other fellow walkers belonging to different parish communities in the area, who joined them. So, more than 150 pilgrims arrived at the feet of the wayside shrine of Pronunciamineto to offer the Blessed Mother the joy and sacrifice of having walked almost twenty-five miles.

It is important to mention that the Traffic Department of the City of Concepción, Uruguay, the National Guard, the Police of the province, and an ambulance from Pronunciamiento helped to make the journey peaceful and safe. Finally, ConcePro is not just organized by the Boys’ Youth, El Ovillo de Lana alone, but also collaborators from Pronunciamiento and Concepción.

Wayside Shrine of Reunion

When they arrived at the foot of the wayside shrine, the Capital of Grace was offered and a synthesis of the previous pilgrimages was read placing the poster with its name: "Wayside Shrine of Reunion", because it is a place of reunion with God, with ourselves and with others. Then everyone could join with Christ in the celebration of the Holy Mass.

Translation: Celina Garza, Harlingen, TX, USA/amj

 


 

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