IN THIS HOLY PLACE,
IS OUR PICTURE OF GRACE.
OUR MOTHER MILD
IS HOLDING HER CHRIST CHILD.
WE ARE UNITED IN THIS SHRINE WHERE THE
'FLAMES OF OUR HEARTS'  BEAT
FOR OUR MOTHER THRICE ADMIRABLE
IN THIS CRADLE OF SANCTITY. 

      ~Father Joseph Kentenich​​​​

GARDEN WAYSIDE SHRINE    
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History of the Ohio Schoenstatt Wayside/Garden Shrine 

In 1979, John Pozzobon traveled to Schoenstatt, Germany, and upon his return to Brazil, he was inspired to build wayside shrines of our Lady of Schoenstatt like the ones he saw in Germany. Since this humble beginning, the building of Schoenstatt  Wayside Shrines has spread worldwide. A Schoenstatt Wayside Shrine features the Mother Thrice Admirable (i.e. Mother of God, Mother of the Redeemer, and Mother of the Redeemed) picture and are constructed for outdoor use. These shrines range in size from simple roadside or garden markers to small chapels.

There are four larger outside wayside shrines and approximately 229 smaller, garden wayside shrines across Ohio.These shrines express the desire of a person, couple, family, or group to make the MTA more visible outside their home and in their neighborhood. A place to stop, pray, and be reminded of Jesus and our Blessed Mother. 

Ideally, wayside shrines are blessed in a daughter shrine. If this is not possible, the shrine should be blessed by a Catholic priest. There is usually a second blessing by Schoenstatt members at the site where the individual shrine is placed. It is recommended that people gather close to the wayside shrine on the 18th of each month  to pray the rosary as a symbol of unity with the shrine, enabling the current of graces that flow from the shrine to reach the most remote places. (The 18th day of every month serves as a reminder of October 18, 1914. On this date, Father Joseph Kentenich and about twenty seminarians sealed the very first covenant of love with the Mother of God). It is hoped that every wayside shrine becomes a fruitful seed to enkindle the world with the fire of the covenant of love!

Ohio Wayside Shrines

Schoenstatt Garden Wayside Shrines are constructed of cedar and are supported by a cedar post with an overall height of approximately 36-38 inches. They are available for purchase for $25 (profits from
the sale goes to Schoenstatt of Ohio). Email Schoenstat[email protected] to obtain info on purchasing a wayside shrine.
 

Currently, there are five larger Outside Wayside Shrines in Ohio. 
St. Bernard's Catholic Church 910 Lagonda Avenue, Springfield OH 45503
Maria Stein Spiritual Center 2365 St. Johns Road, Maria Stein, OH 45860 
Transfiguration Spiritual Center (Lange Estate) 3505 Calumet Road, Ludlow Falls, OH 45339 
St. Mary's Catholic Church  233 W. 3rd Street, Greenville, OH 45331  
St. Denis Church 14 East Wood St Versailles OH 45380

If you are visiting one of these areas of Ohio, please stop by for a visit and pray.


Want to order a Garden Wayside Shrine? Click below:
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