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Life change and courage to dare: my vocation as a Brother of Mary
On the Day of Prayer for Vocations, we will learn about the vocational journey of Ignacio Suazo, a member of the Institute of the Brothers of Mary.
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Mission and challenges of the new rector and director of pilgrimages at the Original Shrine
Fr. Stefan Strecker: Finding a language that conveys the Covenant of Love and is understood throughout the world.

Amidst the mud and sludge, the Pilgrim Mother is a sign of hope
Floods have devastated some Brazilian cities. Amidst the mud, the Pilgrim Mother remains intact as a sign of hope for the people.

João Pozzobon: The Way of the Cross and its social impact
An inspiration for Lent: the Way of the Cross can lead us to love our neighbor more and has social significance.

Marienberg Forum 2026: “Trust the wind, believe in the storm”
From February 4 to 6, 2026, 28 men gathered at Tabor House in Vallendar-Schoenstatt to celebrate the Mari-enberg Forum of the Schoenstatt Men’s League.

New “pilgrimage leadership” in Schoenstatt from August 2026
The General Presidium has appointed Fr. Stefan Strecker as the future director of pilgrimages and Sr. M. Anika Lämmle as thedirector of pilgrimages.

The Schoenstatt Movement has a new International Coordination Team
The Schoenstatt Movement has a new international coordinator, together with Fr. Arkadiusz Sosna, for the next three years.

With gratitude and hope, Schoenstatt bids farewell to Fr. Rafael Fernández
A great communicator and apostle of the Covenant, Fr. Rafael Fernández is the author of several books and creator of rich digital content.

From dust to love: a path of covenant
What does Ash Wednesday teach us about the Covenant of Love? Today, we begin a new path of renewal and childlike surrender.

Listening and Fasting: Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent 2026
In 2026, the Pope invites us to a different kind of fasting: abstaining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor.

Report from the General Presidium on the sacristy of the Original Shrine
The International Presidium reports on the termination of the lease agreement for the sacristy of the Original Shrine.

Mary’s Crusade 2026: Walking with our hearts lifted high
130 members of the Schoenstatt Boys’ Youth traveled more than 400 km between Argentina and Chile in the Mary’s Crusade.

Confidentia Shrine hosts couples’ retreat in Lamar, Texas, USA
A couples’ retreat brought together 25 couples in a romantic and deeply spiritual atmosphere in Texas, USA.