Schoenstatt Family
"With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."
Mark 10:27
Our Lady holds a very high position of honour within our family. She, to whom God entrusted the fullness of life from the beginning, is our mother and educator, our model and helpline. She is totally open to and directed towards God, "the permanent companion and helpmate of Christ within the entire work of salvation." She is however, at the same time wife and mother, and is there for all of humanity.
The new covenant and Christ's incarnation was made possible through her yes to the will of God. Our yes to each other is a renewal of this covenant. As Mary bore Christ and brought Him to the people, we should do this in a similar way through our marriage and family life. Just as the two-in-oneness of Jesus and Mary is an indissoluble sign of love and loyalty so too, should the two- in-oneness be between husband and wife. Through our covenant of love with Our Lady and our consecration to her we ask for the strength required to live our life as a couple and family.
With Mary
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