Apostolate of the Shrine
Thousands of families worldwide are part of the Apostolate of the Shrine!
What is the Apostolate of the Shrine?
It is a worldwide initiative of Heralds of the Gospel, in which a Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, such as she appeared in Fatima, travels home to home.
Essentially it involves forming groups of 10 to 15 families which will receive the Shrine in their home 2 days of the month, as arranged by the Coordinator.
On the appointed day, each respective family invites friends, relatives, neighbors. Then a passage from the Gospel is read, followed by a few minutes of reflection, recitation of the Holy Rosary and an act of consecration of the family to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The Mission
The goal of the Apostolate of the Shrine is to adequately respond to the insistent call of Pope John Paul II by cooperating with bishops and priests in the effort for a new evangelization. Particularly so that lapsed Catholics may once again be involved in the community life of their parishes. This work not only seeks to benefit individuals but also entire families.
Thus, the importance of the Coordinator, who is responsible for assisting and coordinating the activity among the families, each of which receives the Oratory in their homes on a given day, every month of the year. This Coordinator will always act in accordance with the pastoral plans of each Diocese and the respective parish.
