Schoenstatt of Ohio

Fr. Jonathan Niehaus, a Schoenstatt Father currently in Germany, has been diagnosed with a very aggressive, malignant cancer.  His condition is very serious.  The Niehaus family and the Schoenstatt Fathers ask for the intercession of Fr. Joseph Kentenich for a miraculous cure.

“Eternal Triune God, for love of you and your holy Church, Father Joseph Kentenich, the founder of Schoenstatt, always tried to do your will and lead many people to you.  Grant him our petition for the complete and immediate healing of Father Jonathan.  We pray it is God’s will that Father Jonathan will be a miracle for the cause of Fr. Kentenich’s canonization. Amen.”

The Winner Family named their home shrine, Our Reason for Thanksgiving, The Nativity’s Most Holy Mother of God. “In each stage of life we feel the closeness of Mary’s presence in our home as she educates and defends our family.  Sheltered beneath our Lady’s mantel we seek protection and direction as we complete our daily tasks.  Before her enshrined image we have often comforted a colicky baby or a feverish child.  It is within our home shrine that we grieved the loss of our son.  Under Mary’s watchful eye we admonish and correct misbehavior.  And many hours have been spent there praying for teenagers, or asking for direction as they choose a spouse.  We also gather here to celebrate and commemorate sacramental milestones; Baptism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony. Our Lady is intricately bound to our family’s rhythm of life.  Through her Motherly care and protection we have found direction, strength, healing and comfort.”

The Kneblik Family dedicates their home shrine as Mary, our Comfort, Protection and Joy on March 18, 2011.  Schoenstatt Father, Gerold Langsch, and Schoenstatt Sister, M. Jean Frisk were in attendance.

Gertrude Kondracki of Botkins, Ohio dedicated her Home Shrine, “Mirror of Greatness” on August 17, 2011