Schoenstatt of Ohio

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

The Motz Family at the dedication of the Pathway to Peace home shrine.

The Dexter Family at the home shrine dedication of “Our Lady of Peace and Guidance” on July 27, 2011.

Here are Ken and Norma Breakall at their home shrine in Centerville, Ohio. “Nazareth” was dedicated on April 15, 1996 by Fr. Gerold Langsch.

Fr. Gerold Langsch with Cathy Crabtree and her Home Shrine.

Scott and Deborah Smith standing before their Home Shrine with their children, Dean and Carla. Their son Paul was off at summer camp at the time of this picture.