Schoenstatt of Ohio

Mariengarten Wayside Shrine Dedicated

ckneblik — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:17:38 +0000

The Schoenstatt family gathered on Sunday, October 16, 2011 for the dedication of our Marian wayside shrine named Mariengarten. The name Mariengarten has a rich history in the Schoenstatt movement. German for Garden of Mary, the name reminds the family of a time when Fr. Joseph Kentenich was in solitary confinement during World War II. Fr. Kentenich wrote to Sr. Mariengard and his Schoenstatt family that they could obtain his freedom by becoming “flourishing gardens” through their strivings for holiness.

With this new shrine at the Transfiguration Center in Ludlow Falls, Ohio we are confident that Mary is with us and that she desires to act as helpmate and educator in forming her children into the image of her Son.

Curtis Kneblik

Ohio Director

Novena prayed October 10-18, 2011

ckneblik — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:18:55 +0000

The Schoenstatt Family will be praying for the intention of the building of the daughter shrine in Ohio on October 10-18, 2011 If you don’t have one of the novena booklets you can contact the Schoenstatt Center in Waukesha at 262-522-4300 and they can send you one or simply pray a novena of your choice. Our goal is to unite spiritually as a Schoenstatt family for the building of the shrine.

Curtis Kneblik
Diocesan Leader

Wayside Shrine Naming Ceremony at Transfiguration Center

ckneblik — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:08:11 +0000

The Schoenstatt Family is invited to a special ceremony to name our wayside shrine at the Transfiguration Center on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 1:30pm. This will be followed by a time of fellowship and conversation around the name, the Family Rosary Walk at 4pm and Pot-Luck Dinner.

Transfiguration Center
3505 Calumet
Ludlow Falls, OH 45339
937-698-7180

Pray for Fr. Jonathan Niehaus

ckneblik — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:25:47 +0000

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.”

Winner Family Home Shrine - DeGraff, Ohio

ckneblik — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:49:16 +0000

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.”

Mary, Our Comfort, Protection and Joy

ckneblik — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:55:51 +0000

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.

Mirror of Greatness Home Shrine Dedication - Botkins, Ohio

ckneblik — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:35:32 +0000

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

Pathway to Peace

ckneblik — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:38:33 +0000

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

Our Lady of Peace and Guidance

ckneblik — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:35:52 +0000

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

Home Shrine Dedication

ckneblik — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:47:27 +0000

Fr. Alex Awi Mello and Sr. M. Danielle Peters are pictured here with Dexter Family at their home shrine dedication on July 27, 2011. It was a joyous celebration that gathered our families together again asking our Mother Thrice Admirable to make our homes her special place of grace.