Some people’s lives become remarkable and significant when they leave a message of commitment and love for the mission. This is the case of the people we call “Schoenstatt Heroes.” They are personalities who inspire new generations to follow Christ, living in Covenant with Mary. Some of these personalities are recognized by the Church and bear titles such as “Blessed,” “Venerable,” or “Servant of God.” Others are popularly known within the Schoenstatt Work, internally, and all have the same characteristic: fidelity and enthusiasm in the life of the Covenant of Love. You will find articles about Schoenstatt heroes and news about their beatification processes on this page. But more than that, this page wants to be an inspiration for the emergence of new heroes worldwide.
80 years after the execution of Father Franz Reinisch by the Nazis, his life testimony was celebrated in Schoenstatt on August 20th. He was the only priest who resisted taking the oath to Hitler. During the celebration, Reinisch’s struggle for his vocation and for making a decision according to his conscience was reflected.
This year (2022) we remember the anniversary of the death of Franz Reinisch 80 years ago. He was the only Catholic priest who refused to take the oath of loyalty to Hitler and was beheaded for this reason on August 21, 1942, in the Brandenburg-Görden penitentiary.
“Behold, I am with you every day,” even in Dachau’s concentration camp… How was the ministry and mission of the priests in a place of suffering, torture, sickness, tragedy, and death? Jesus was with them
What would Father Kentenich say to a sick person? How did he bring his charism to those suffering from illness? We will present some excerpts and messages from Fr. Kentenich to members of the Movement who were hospitalized or undergoing serious medical treatment.
February 8 is the day of Sister M. Emilie’s Baptism (1893-1955), the most important day for her. She was truly tested in adversity and lived a life of holiness in joy.
Who are the Schoenstatters currently in the process of canonization and at what stage is their process
Sister Emilie Engel would have been 128 years old on February 6th. This woman, who as a child had to fight many fears, through her encounter with Schoenstatt and its founder, Father Joseph Kentenich, became a trusting person, secure in the fatherly love of God, emanating this love to others. What can we learn from her in times of crisis?
A Place, a Movement, a Way of Life, a Mission
