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We Are All Schoenstatt — Progress and Results Report
The finance team of the We Are All Schoenstatt Campaign presents its report on the first year of fundraising.
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Baptism day is a day worthy of cakes and candles
From Pope Francis to Sister Emilie Engel: Tips for celebrating the day of baptism. Why is it important to celebrate it? What do the symbols of baptism mean? Let’s take a look at them below.
Registration is now open to celebrate the “31st of May” Jubilee in Chile
Please be sure to check out the official website and the program that will mark the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Schoenstatt’s Third Historic Milestone.
An intimate portrait of John Pozzobon: His daughter reveals what he was like as a father and husband
Getting to know a person intimately reveals a world of profound experiences. This is true of the account given by one of deacon John Pozzobon’s daughters, who reveals secrets about her relationship with her father and mother and how he interacted with his family. Known for having launched the Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Apostolate, he left an immense legacy of testimonies in his personal, professional, and social life. Today we will learn some more about the family life of this simple man who made his mark on the history of Schoenstatt.
Consecrated life has to do with saying YES in our everyday life
This February 2nd we give thanks to God for all consecrated individuals. On this date we also remember the founding of the Secular Institute of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in 1946. Mrs. Carminho Sarmento, who recently sealed her perpetual consecration in the Community, shares her testimony with us.
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.