Origin of the modern day Cenacles |
On May 8, 1972, Father Stefani Gobbi, a priest from Milan, Italy, was taking part in a pilgrimage to Fatima. While praying in the Chapel of Apparitions for some priests who, besides having given up their vocations, were attempting to form an association in rebellion against the authority of the Roman Catholic Church, an interior force urged Father Gobbi to have confidence in the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The first cenacle held in Como, Italy, 1972, consisted of Father Gobbi and three other priests. By September 1973, the first national gathering took place with twenty-five gathering out of the already enrolled 85 priests. The Marian Movement of Priests had succeeded in expanding in a powerful and extra ordinary way.
The purpose of the Cenacle is to pray for our Pope, Bishops and Priests in these very difficult times and for our families, the ill and peace in the world. More information about the purpose for Cenacle can be found on the Marian Movement of Priests website http://mmp-usa.net
Source: http://users.mo-net.com/holyfamily/cenacle.htm
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