How did you celebrate today? I am so grateful for the gift of Schoenstatt in my life, and I know that all of you have been blessed by it, through the MTA. Let's ask for the special intercession of Fr. Kentenich and our MTA today so that we can become saints!
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My Queen, my Mother
I give myself entirely to you.
And to show my devotion to you,
I consecrate to you this day,
my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart,
my entire self without reserve.
As I am your own, my good Mother,
guard me and defend me as your property and possession.
Amen.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
being an instrument
On this eve of the Founding Day, consider your mission and the birth of Schoenstatt through this prayer, written by Fr. Kentenich:
Hymn of the Instruments
Mother Thrice Admirable,
let us always be your instruments,
lovingly giving ourselves in your service
today and forever.
Use us as it pleases God,
entirely for your Schoenstatt world.
Take possession of our hearts and wills-
they are undividedly yours.
They will blindly follow
your every sign and word.
It is your instrument's honor and glory
to belong entirely to you.
We are ready without reserve
to serve your Schoenstatt work.
Send us suffering, lead us into battle;
let us win the complete victory.
Give us light and strengthen our courage
against the guile and rage of the devil.
Let us reflect your image
and walk through life entirely like you:
strong and noble, simple and kind,
spreading love and peace and joy.
In us go through our times
and make them ready for Christ.
Whether we are threatened by the world or the devil
or caught in the swirl of the tempest,
you will victoriously overcome every need
and grant us your unlimited power.
Your heart, our gateway to heaven,
will always remain our safe harbor.
We will never perish
as long as we faithfully remain your instruments.
You will help us at all times
to effectively bring forth abundant fruit.
With our hand in yours let us joyfully enter
the eternal Schoenstatt Land. Amen.
(Heavenwards, p. 162-163)
Hymn of the Instruments
Mother Thrice Admirable,
let us always be your instruments,
lovingly giving ourselves in your service
today and forever.
Use us as it pleases God,
entirely for your Schoenstatt world.
Take possession of our hearts and wills-
they are undividedly yours.
They will blindly follow
your every sign and word.
It is your instrument's honor and glory
to belong entirely to you.
We are ready without reserve
to serve your Schoenstatt work.
Send us suffering, lead us into battle;
let us win the complete victory.
Give us light and strengthen our courage
against the guile and rage of the devil.
Let us reflect your image
and walk through life entirely like you:
strong and noble, simple and kind,
spreading love and peace and joy.
In us go through our times
and make them ready for Christ.
Whether we are threatened by the world or the devil
or caught in the swirl of the tempest,
you will victoriously overcome every need
and grant us your unlimited power.
Your heart, our gateway to heaven,
will always remain our safe harbor.
We will never perish
as long as we faithfully remain your instruments.
You will help us at all times
to effectively bring forth abundant fruit.
With our hand in yours let us joyfully enter
the eternal Schoenstatt Land. Amen.
(Heavenwards, p. 162-163)
Thursday, October 14, 2010
founding day is approaching quickly!
Founding Day is coming up! It's only 4 days away- on October 18th. Do you have any special plans? Be sure to spend a little extra time celebrating our MTA's special day, and maybe reading about Fr. Kentenich and the founding of the movement. Stay tuned for updates :) Is anyone planning on going to the Founding Day Celebration in Sleepy Eye?
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