THE AUXILIARY PILGRIM IMAGE
A bit of history
The ‘Auxiliary Pilgrim’ is so called, because she assists the Original Pilgrim in her mission. Each Auxiliary Pilgrim is a faithful replica of the Original Pilgrim in size and shape.
Each Auxiliary Pilgrim Image is a daughter pilgrim Mother connected much more directly to Deacon João Pozzobon and the blessings given by Father Joseph Kentenich on August 4, 1951, since each one is a replica of the original one used by J. Pozzobon.
These images are destined for either a diocese, for a Diocesan Shrine or for a larger specific apostolate, under the responsability of a leader or a coordinator of a specific area. The first one was received by Deacon Ubaldo Pimentel in Santa maria, RS, Brazil, on August 12, 1979. They are identical replicas of the Original Pilgrim Image. They have the same dimenssions and shape.
According to the interpretation of Deacon João Pozzobon, the Auxiliary Images are a continuation of the blessing of the Founder of Schoenstatt, Fr. Joseph Kentenich, give to the apostolate of the Rosary Campaign in the Original Shrine on August 4, 1951. As an expression of its unity with the Original sources, all “Auxiliaries” are blessed at and leave from Santa Maria’s Schoenstatt Shrine, in Brazil, the place where this apostolate began.
ASPECTS TO CONSIDER
About the Rotations
The Auxiliaries should be made available for especial events.
Of the Schoenstatt Family in the particular area. Or can be made available for parish and diocesan events as well.
It should not be used instead of the Pilgrim images which travel from home to home.
But it may visit homes in special occasions
It is advisable to accompany the Auxiliary image
It can be with special prayers, explanations about the origin of the Rosary Campaign and if possible some information about the Schoenstatt Shrine, as the main source of the graces which the image brings.
What is expected from the persons to commit to care the rotation?
They have to know the meaning of this image, about the life and person of Deacon João Pozzobon, and about Schoenstatt and its founder.
What does the coordinator of the particular state commit to?
Has an ultimate responsibility for the image, its rotation and preservation.
What does the main area coordinator commit to?
May organize the rotations in collaboration with a team or some individual.
Regular communication and coordination.
With the main office of the Schoenstatt Rosary Campaign. And the same with parishes and other institutions if the image will visit the places.
