A large milestone for the restoration of the Shrine took place in the beginning of March with the pouring of the floor slab in the church. One side of the church was first poured.

 

On March 25, feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, three young women pronounced their first vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

 

 

On March 25, feast of the Annunciation, the Institute was in union with the Holy Father in dedicating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

 

On March 19, feast of Saint Joseph, Spouse of Our Lady and Patron of the Universal Church, all of the houses of the Institute of Christ the King throughout the world were united in prayer as they pronounced, in union with the Prior General, the consecration of the Institute to St. Joseph.

 

On Laetare Sunday, March 27, 15 young boys and girls received for the first time in their lives the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord through the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.

 

Construction continues on the Shrine of Christ the King this month with a significant step made in the work in the basement.

 

 

Every first Saturday of the month, the Sister Adorers in Wausau, WI gather with dozens of girls and young ladies for a day of spiritual and human formation, good friendships, and lots of fun.

 

The following spiritual reflection was contributed by an oblate of the Institute.