3 new Shrines: Father Kentenich continues to inspire generations
On this September 15th, learn about the legacy of Father Kentenich that has inspired generations, focusing on the new Shrines.
September 15, 2024
This page is dedicated to news about the Founder of Schoenstatt, Father Joseph Kentenich. We discuss the facts surrounding the process of his beatification, always updating the official information. We also have articles that reflect on current events in the light of Father Kentenich’s words and life. This is a place to meet the Founder of Schoenstatt online.
On this September 15th, learn about the legacy of Father Kentenich that has inspired generations, focusing on the new Shrines.
The Schoenstatt Family in Poland celebrated this year its annual retreat in the footsteps of Father Kentenich with special experiences.
Kentenich pedagogy provides great value for students and teachers. Ana Loriz was awarded the JKI 2024 prize for her work dealing with the pedagogy of attachments in children with learning disabilities.
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.
Here is a reflection by Father Balthasar Blumers on the internal closeness and external distance of Father Kentenich, illustrated by his relationship with Fritz Esser.
At the end of the previous article, Father Fleischlin described that he came into contact with Father Kentenich after his return from exile, not necessarily through personal encounters, but rather during large conferences and retreats. The following describes one such encounter he had in November 1966 during a retreat organized by his community.
The following text is an excerpt from a talk by Fr. Josef Fleischlin – Mount Sion/Switzerland – during a conference in Schoenstatt. In the first part of the article, he analyzes the four milestones of Schoenstatt’s history and Father Kentenich’s mission from the perspective of a Christmas image.
There is a surprisingly large amount of written material about the four years in which Father Kentenich lived in Engers. Now Sister M. Pia Buesge draws our attention to three main aspects of Father Kentenich’s work in this small town, just 10 km from Schoenstatt, as shown by numerous photos.
Each of us is marked by the place where we were born and grew up. The family, the neighbors, our neighborhood… each element that comprises our childhood days contributes to forge who we are. On Father Joseph Kentenich’s birthday, we take a look at the places that marked the birth and life of Schoenstatt’s Founder. At the same time, we want to invite you to reflect on your origins and to encounter God’s love in your personal history.
The Schoenstatt Movement commemorated the 55th anniversary of Father Joseph Kentenich’s death with two activities on September 14 and 15, 2023. ” Father Kentenich possessed a fatherly heart full of love, and a filial heart before God the Father,” said Father Eduardo Aguirre, postulator of the cause for the canonization of Father Kentenich.
In the world there are 17 Secretariats dedicated to the Cause of Father Kentenich’s Beatification. With their own particularities, they work together with the Central Secretariat, which has its headquarters in Germany.
The Schoenstatt Family of Ecuador participates in a virtual workshop on the charism and life of Father Kentenich and invites the entire International Family to join them.
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