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Today marks the beginning of “24 Hours for the Lord”
Several Schoenstatt Shrines around the world are joining in the day of prayer. The Original Shrine is offering a special program.
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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.
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.
Celebrations for the 109th Anniversary of the founding of the Schoenstatt
On October 18, the 109th anniversary of the founding of the International Schoenstatt Movement was celebrated at the Original Shrine.
Message for Covenant of Love Day 2023
On October 18, 2023, Father Alexandre Awi Mello, President of the International Presidency of the Schoenstatt Movement, offers his message to the Family all over the world, in times of challenges, but also of great hope.
NOVENA – October 18 – Day 9
Follow the novena for Covenant Day. Today, October 17, is the last day. Download the material so you can pray from home.
Ecuador celebrates its new priest: Fr. Luis Polit, a Covenant life
This past Saturday, October 14, we witnessed a great blessing for the Ecuadorian Schoenstatt Family. Luis Polit Estrella, Ecuadorian, member of the Institute of the Schoenstatt Fathers, has been ordained as a priest of Christ in the Cathedral of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Nueva Helvecia: A crucial step for International Schoenstatt
The Shrine of New Helvetia initiated the current of Daughter Shrines that continue to be replicated throughout the five continents year after year.
Boldness and a missionary zeal make it possible for Schoenstatt to penetrate the heart of every culture without losing its fidelity to its origins.
80 years after its inauguration, the Schoenstatt Family in Uruguay celebrates this historic milestone.
NOVENA – October 18 – Day 8
Follow the novena for Covenant Day. Today, October 16, is the eighth day. Download the material so you can pray from home.
NOVENA – October 18 – Day 7
Follow the novena for Covenant Day. Today, October 15, is the seventh day. Download the material so you can pray from home.
NOVENA – October 18 – Day 6
Follow the novena for Covenant Day. Today, October 14, is the sixth day. Download the material so you can pray from home.
Bienvenue à Cambrai – Welcome to Cambrai
The Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary are establishing themselves once again next to the Unity Shrine in Cambrai, France. Sister M. Resia Käppeler and Sister Mirjam Metzler have been there since October 4, 2023.
NOVENA – October 18 – Day 5
Follow the novena for Covenant Day. Today, October 13, is the fifth day. Download the material so you can pray from home.