Brazilian Bishop seals his Covenant of Love: “A testimony for my diocese”

Bishop Devair Araújo da Fonseca, a Brazilian bishop, sealed his Covenant of Love with the Mother Thrice Admirable in the Shrine of Atibaia, in Sāo Paulo, accompanied by a large crowd of pilgrims. During a profound prayer, he expressed his contributions to the Capital of Grace and asked the Blessed Mother: “Give me a soul that resonates with the message of your Shrine”.

Mary’s best ally

St. Joseph – a “Schoenstatter” who is always present in the Shrine and who proved his love for Mary in many ways.

“Tell them that I will remain faithful until death!”

100 years ago, the young Fritz Esser, co-founder of Schoenstatt, hero from the first generation, gave his life. He left behind him a story of love and enthusiasm, of failures and new beginnings, of real life – illuminated by the Covenant of Love.

The Family, a covenant community and a community of love

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On this first Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth. On this day we also remember and give thanks for all our families. In the light of Schoenstatt’s spirituality, we understand the family as a community of covenant and love.