23 December 2024 · 2024-12 newsletter
On a glorious Sunday evening (October 27, 2024) as the sun set and candles began to glow in the night light, ‘A Rosary by Candlelight’ took place at the Schoenstatt Shrine, Mt Richon, to honour the Virgin Mary. More than 70 people gathered outdoors in front of the Shrine. Fr Grant Gorddard, Priest-in-Residence from Armadale Parish, was in attendance as well as members of the Schoenstatt Movement, family and friends from all over Perth. Throughout the service, everyone took turns leading the Rosary.
Each year, the month of October is dedicated to the ‘Most Holy Rosary’. This celebration gave participants a gift pack on arrival, with the opportunity to write their own personal intentions/petitions and share them with their Schoenstatt community.
As each person came up to read their intentions, they first placed a glowing candle on large Rosary beads in front of the Shrine. After reading, they asked Our Mother Thrice Admirable for her intercession and guidance by leading the group in prayer.
A song circle of musicians and families sang between each decade and meditated on the Mysteries of Faith, Hope and Charity. Images of Our Lady, prayers and scriptures were displayed on the front of the Shrine with a projector for all to see.
To share our intentions and pray the Rosary in this way was a beautiful and spiritual experience. The love of the people for Mary and Jesus could be felt in the air. To pray the Rosary is something everybody can do. The beauty and simplicity of the Rosary allows anyone, from all walks of life to appeal to the Blessed Mother with trust and confidence.
The evening concluded with a blessing, renewal of the Covenant of Love, followed by supper and fellowship.
Lina Woodbrook
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