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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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A Schoenstatter lit the torch for the Pan American Games
Lucy López Cruz, a Schoenstatter at the opening ceremony of the Pan American Games Santiago 2023: “I went up with the torch and with my MTA around my neck”. Lucy was an athlete as well as an athletics coach for many years and she also belonged to the Schoenstatt Mothers’ Branch.

India: First Schoenstatt Priest ordained in the soil of Telangana
Father Sleevaraj Chinthamala, belonging to the Schoenstatt Fathers Community, was ordained. He is the first Schoenstatt Fathers of Telangana origin. His ordination represents an important step in bringing Schoenstatt spirituality to this new region in India.

Do you think about your death every now and then?
The German newsletter “Wir zwei”, addressed to couples, proposes a reflection on the moment of death. The text is addressed to all families. Some reflections on death can be complicated, but they might be necessary and important.

The first Schoenstatt Family Group in Nigeria seal the Covenant of Love
A historic moment of great joy for Nigeria: the Schoenstatt Family Movement was born. The first group sealed the Covenant of Love in an emotional celebration. The couples of the founding generation signed the Covenant book in the Ibadan Shrine.

Holiness through smartphones, diapers, and other everyday things
Do you want to be a saint? It’s not that hard. Holiness challenges us to live the simple things of everyday life with love, just like Christ.

Schoenstatt Australia: “Walking together – Loving the Church”
The Schoenstatt Movement in Australia conducted its National Conference with the theme “Walking together – Loving the Church”. Being a country with a large territorial extension, the meeting took place in a hybrid form, bringing together representatives from various regions.

Schoenstatt Fathers inaugurate their first school in Nigeria
The Superior General, Fr. Alexandre Awi Mello, presided over the inauguration Mass of the first school run by the Schoenstatt Fathers in Nigeria. Sancta Maria College has a small beginning, but it was born with the desire to transform society.

A Celebration of the Pilgrim MTA in Vietnam
The Pilgrim MTA Unites the Whole World: On September 18, 2023 in the deanery Phương Lâm of Vietnam, there was a celebration of the Apostolate of the Pilgrim MTA – it was a singularly wonderful day.

Noviciate of the Schoenstatt Fathers: Reception of Sion Tunic
In Burundi, 11 young men received the Zion tunic and entered the novitiate of the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers. It was a moment of great emotion and joy for everyone.

USA: Mount Schoenstatt celebrates 15th anniversary of Shrine dedication
On October 15, Mount Schoenstatt, located in Helotes, Texas, United States, celebrated the 15th anniversary of the dedication of Cor Unum in Patre Shrine.

The Belgrano Shrine in Buenos Aires, Argentina, celebrates its 60th anniversary
“Heart of the City” of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Shrine of Belgrano – Mary’s Tabor – is 60 years old. “From the Shrine we want to courageously proclaim Mary’s name,” says the Schoenstatt Family. The article relates the history of Father Kentenich’s visit to the place where the Shrine is located today.

Rio de Janeiro: A large crowd celebrates the Shrine’s 25th Anniversary
An endless number of faithful gathered for several days near the Shrine of Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its blessing. Among those present were bishops, a cardinal, civil authorities, and pilgrims from various dioceses even as far as 2,500 km away.