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From dust to love: a path of covenant
What does Ash Wednesday teach us about the Covenant of Love? Today, we begin a new path of renewal and childlike surrender.
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Switzerland has a married couple as leaders of the Movement for the first time
The National Presidium of the Schoenstatt Movement in Switzerland has chosen Rita and Franz Schuler as the new National Directors of the Movement.
Completion of the “Good Future” sewing workshop in Burundi
Presentation of certificates in Burundi: A new group of women have completed the sewing course offered by the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary. This social project aims to change society and contribute to the professional and spiritual development of the women.
Enriching Voyage: Central America offers a Course for the Formation of Formators
The Movement in Central America concluded the course “Formation of Formators Schoenstatt 2023”. Formators from different branches and communities of the Movement participated, coming from different countries: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Did you know Father Kentenich lived in Engers for four years?
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.
850 teenagers from six schools seal their Covenant of Love in Guayaquil
Schoenstatt couples offer formation to young people from six schools in Guayaquil. The spiritual guidance that the adolescents receive is aimed at inner freedom and organic growth of the dignity of each individual. The formation reaches its climax when they seal their Covenant of Love with Mary in the Schoenstatt Shrine.
Positive experiences of Schoenstatters at the “Together for Europe” 2023 encounter
There can be success in achieving unity in diversity if there is openness. 220 members of Together for Europe met in Timisoara, Romania, to create bonds of unity and to promote a common Christian mission for Europe. 20 Schoenstatt members participated.
A new Schoenstatt Father: Fr. Lucas Chiappe ordained priest in Argentina
Under the motto “Abide in my love” (Jn. 15:9), Father Lucas Chiappe received his ordination from the Bishop of Quilmes, Mons. Carlos Tissera, who encouraged him to “unceasingly communicate God in the Word, the Eucharist and in his presence.
The Pope Video: For people with disabilities
Pope Francis entrusts his prayer intention to the whole Church for this month of December 2023: for people with disabilities. The Holy Father invites us to pray that “they may be at the center of society’s attention”.
An invitation for the entire Schoenstatt Family: 75 years of the 31st of May
In 2024 we celebrate 75 years of the 31st of May. That is why Chile invites all the Schoenstatters of the world to celebrate the jubilee in a pilgrimage to Santiago, to the Cenacle Shrine, or from a distance, in their own countries. Everyone is invited to be a part of this great celebration!
I pray for you from the Shrine – Participate in the Initiative “A star for you”
You can send your name and prayer request through our online form. The initiative “A star for you” takes place in Schoenstatt throughout Advent. Fill out your details below.
Solemnity of Christ the King: The meaning of the word “reign”
Jesus has a different style of leadership and kingship. He teaches us how to be a true leader, one who inspires and leads through love.
Just Married – Schoenstatt’s course for the first stage of marriage
16 couples from Austria participated in the first year of the “Just Married” course for young couples. After 10 meetings, they concluded their journey in the Schoenstatt Shrine in Vienna.