The Daily Life of a Consecrated Person – Between the Natural and the Supernatural
From the time he gets up to the time he goes to bed, the life of a consecrated person follows many “normal” activities: work, study, prayer…. But what makes it different? Mr. Harald Knes shows how the natural and the supernatural overlap in his daily life.
Pope’s February prayer intention: For the terminally ill
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of February 2024, and invites everyone to pray for the terminally ill and their families.
Mary, make us like you: a “yes” to consecrated life in Schoenstatt
As the Day of Consecrated Life draws near, nine young women from three continents gave their “yes” to God. They left their countries to experience an adventure of love in the community of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary.
“I had to reassure myself three times that what I was experiencing was real”
The “Schoenstatt Zeit” program, hosted by the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, invites young people from different countries to experience days of deep spirituality and discoveries in Germany, where the Movement began. Find out how the 2024 edition is going.
9 young women declare their “yes” in the community of the Sisters of Mary
Nine young women left their home and homeland to become part of a new home. They come from six different countries, and this Saturday they will receive the dress of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary. Their wish is expressed in this phrase: “Mary, make us likenesses of your image”. It is possible to participate live in the ceremony through the Youtube channel.
16 Latin American youth live a unique experience in Schoenstatt
16 boys from Latin America live for one month in Schoenstatt, Germany, to further deepen their knowledge of the charism of Father Kentenich and the Schoenstatt Movement, at the International School for Boys’ Youth Leaders.
The Secretary of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil visits Schoenstatt in Rome
Bishop Ricardo Hoepers’ testimony expresses a profound experience of faith: “There are so many people in the Diocese of Rio Grande who share in the experience of the Mother and Queen visiting their homes, that this has convinced me that the presence of the Virgin of Schoenstatt within the families is the surest way for a diocese, for a particular Church, to evolve and, above all, to be strengthened in the faith”. And he concludes: “In the Diocese of Rio Grande, the Mother and Queen visits practically every family, everywhere”.
Argentina: 670 young people set out on mission
The youth are not standing still. 670 youth are missionaries of joy and hope in Argentina. Summer vacations are transformed into special moments of commitment and love during the missions, which take place simultaneously in different parts of the country, and in different projects.
First Schoenstatt missionaries arrived in Africa 90 years ago
90 years ago, the first group of Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary arrived in Africa. The seven pioneers brought our spirituality to the continent, opening the doors to the graces of the Mother and Queen on African soil.
Pope announces Year of Prayer leading up to Jubilee
Pope Francis has inaugurated a Year of Prayer ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, calling on the faithful “to intensify prayer to prepare us to live well this event of grace and to experience the power of God’s hope.”
Tips for those who want to start reading the Bible
On this “Sunday of the Word of God”, follow some tips to begin or go deeper into the reading of the Bible. Father Marcelo Cervi, Doctor of Theology and member of the Secular Institute of Schoenstatt Diocesan Priests, coordinates an online Bible study group and offers some suggestions.
The Mystery of January 20th, 1942
The 20th of January, 1942 is for the Father and Founder not only one of the four milestones, but is also the axis of our history.