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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.

England: A group of women experiencing the Covenant of Love

Polish women from the Schoenstatt Mothers’ League living in England sealed their Covenant of Love in the Birmingham Shrine. It was the first time they met in person and visited the Shrine. This exciting moment was characterized by the joy of being together and entrusting their lives to the Blessed Mother.

850 teenagers from six schools seal their Covenant of Love in Guayaquil

Schoenstatt couples offer formation to young people from six schools in Guayaquil. The spiritual guidance that the adolescents receive is aimed at inner freedom and organic growth of the dignity of each individual. The formation reaches its climax when they seal their Covenant of Love with Mary in the Schoenstatt Shrine.

On this Covenant Day we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Home Shrine

“What is valid for the Original Shrine and for the Daughter Shrines, is also valid for the Home Shrines.” Today is a day of gratitude in which we remember the 60th anniversary of the Home Shrine. Since then, the Schoenstatt graces have traveled throughout the world, transforming the lives of countless families.