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Synodality as the Call for an “Incomplete Thought”

Having the courage to “not always be right” and accept other points of view is part of the synodal spirit. This is the reflection that Pedro Paulo Weizenmann brings up in his article. The young Brazilian and Schoenstatter is currently working in the Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops. The text is a synthesis of the original article, which was written for the scientific journal Regnum. The General Assembly of the Synod will take place from October 4 to 29, 2023, so let us accompany it with our prayers.

October 21, 2023

“Young Academy”: Schoenstatt Meets Science

The Josef Kentenich Institute puts scientific questions forward for discussion from the Schoenstatt perspective. The protagonists of this empirical science are young people – curious and questioning.

September 27, 2023

Excoordinadores continentales: “Tenemos que oír siempre a la juventud!”

Former Continental Coordinators: “We must always listen to the youth!”

After a very fruitful time as continental coordinators in America, F. José Luis Correa and S. María Auxiliadora Bohórquez speak in an interview about various topics related to the mission of the Movement in the continent

July 13, 2023

Building bridges of hope – Together for Europe 2023

More than 100 people from six countries gathered on May 6th for the Europe Day as part of “Together for Europe – Austria” held at the Schoenstatt Center in Vienna-Kahlenberg. The day, which was held on the eve of Europe Day, had as its motto “Building bridges of hope”.

May 26, 2023

September 8th: established by law as the Day of the Men’s Rosary

The Men’s Rosary in Brazil is a national apostolate in which the Schoenstatt Movement participates in large numbers. Recently a national law has been passed declaring September 8th as Men’s Rosary Day. In Schoenstatt, this apostolate is known as Mother and Queen Men’s Rosary.

May 3, 2023

Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay

The Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announces the theme of this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees focused on the right to choose migration as an option for livelihood and personal development.

March 23, 2023

Fr. Joseph Kentenich and the meaning of life

Our history in Schoenstatt is also marked by the profound suffering that our founder experienced in the concentration camp. After his courageous acceptance of the cross, Father Joseph Kentenich went through years of difficult trials, trusting fully in Divine Providence and in Mary’s loving protection.

March 20, 2023

The challenge of being a Woman

Schoenstatt constantly poses how to apply the principles of the Movement and F. Kentenich’s vision regarding specific topics in current times. It is not about repeating phrases, but rather about prophetically analyzing the application of principles and values to our times, so that we may have an answer to our temporal reality.

March 8, 2023

Ukraine: Is synodality possible amid war?

Monsignor Yazlovetskiy, auxiliary bishop of Kiev, states that the war did not divide the Church in Ukraine, and that they have not been able to work with the document for the Continental Stage on the Synod, but that they do live synodality in their proximity to those who suffer.

March 1, 2023

The Schoenstatt Family in Temuco, Chile, goes out on mission

The Blessed Mother visits families in southern Chile, in a missionary journey, departing from the Schoenstatt Shrine of Ayinrehue, in Temuco, by the hands of families and young people.

February 8, 2023

The Bishops’ Conferences of Europe are in Prague moving forward with the continental phase of the Synod

“Enlarge the space of your tent” is the title of the Document of the Continental Stage of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality. 200 face-to-face participants are in Prague from February 5-12, accompanied by 390 virtual participants, to work under the guidance of the aforementioned document.

February 4, 2023

JANUARY | For educators

We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than confrontation and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all.

January 12, 2023

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