Karl Leisner: when passion and love shape a life
A one mass priest and Nazi prisoner, he gave his life through the strength of Jesus and the Covenant
June 22, 2021
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.
A one mass priest and Nazi prisoner, he gave his life through the strength of Jesus and the Covenant
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?
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