17 February 2022 · 2022-02 newsletter
Did you know that since 2016 in Lent the Schoenstatt Shrine in Mulgoa, Sydney, has held a ‘24 Hours for the Lord’? This initiative of evangelisation is organized world-wide by the ‘Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization’ from the Vatican. It is held annually on the Friday and Saturday preceding the fourth Sunday of Lent.
Begun by Pope Francis in 2016 every diocese is encouraged to participate with just a few hours, or even all 24, given over to reflection and prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Through ‘24 Hours’ Schoenstatt welcomes and encourages both individuals and groups – parish groups come with prayers and song – to encounter Jesus and Mary in our Schoenstatt Shrine, for that is why our Shrines exist.
This year’s ’24 Hours’ will commence with Mass at 6pm on Friday 25th March, followed by Reconciliation, and finish with Mass at 5pm on Saturday 26th March. Most hours begin with a guided reflection followed by silence. So come for an hour, and ‘Keep awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak’ (Mk 14:38). Inquiries: mensbranch@schoenstatt.com.au
Do you want to organise a “24 Hours” in your parish, or come to Mt Schoenstatt with a group? Sydney Archdiocese has many resources to help at https://www.sydneycatholic.org/about-us/archdiocesan-events/24-hours-for-the-lord/ or use the QR code below.
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