19 May 2022 · 2022-05 newsletter
In both our Schoenstatt Centres – at Mulgoa, NSW and Mount Richon, WA – we experienced wonderful gatherings of peoples who came to honour Our Lord’s passion by praying the Stations of the Cross. After two years of Covid and restrictions which made gathering together impossible, it was a sign of great love and gratitude to our God and Saviour that we had almost 2,000 people at Mulgoa and close to 300 at Mount Richon.
At Mulgoa the prayerful atmosphere was greatly appreciated throughout the long procession from the Valley to the Shrine. Between each Station, when we reflected on Our Lady’s participation in the suffering of her divine Son, we prayed many times the Hail Mary and so greeted Our Lady as we remembered her sorrowful hour on Golgotha.
At Mount Richon, parishioners from the local parish had prepared the Stations and acted out the various scenes in their special roles of Jesus, Pilate, Mary, Simon, Veronica, women at the wayside, thieves etc. Each station was marked by a special colourful cloth or symbol, and there were prayers, songs and a great prayerful atmosphere. The grounds had been prepared by parishioners and members of our Schoenstatt Family – we thank them for their dedication and support.
Following both Stations of the Cross the participants were able to greet Our Lord and his Blessed Mother in the Shrines bringing their intentions and gratitude that it was once more possible to gather in larger numbers.
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