After the Advent Recollection Fr. Karl Stehlin enrolled 93 Knights into the Militia Immaculatae. He preached a retreat in three chapels in Poland: Warsaw, Lublin and Chorzów.

The theme of the recollection was “The Immaculata — Our Ideal”. At each conference, father started with the M.I.’s story in countries in Latin America and Asia. He spoke about the M.I. in Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Vietnam, China and the Philippines.

After these stories he preached about our total consecration to the Immaculata. Our consecration is the fulfilment of the promises of our baptism and confirmation. The purpose of our existence on earth is to save our souls and help our neighbours to save theirs, which is a consequence of the sacrament of confirmation itself.

During the retreat, Fr. Karl Stehlin reminded the knights that they are instruments in the hands of the Immaculate. Giving concrete examples, he showed the dangers that face the knights fighting for the salvation of souls, caused by pride and impatience. He especially appealed to “sleeping” knights’ consciences. Let us hope that his zealous words awakened many of them.