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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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Mexico: National Leaders’ Conference 2023
“Faithful to Father’s mission” was the motto for this conference that gathered leaders of the Movement from the different Schoenstatt branches and communities.
Schoenstatt has 2 “International” Shrines – Today is the anniversary of one of them
The Shrine of Belmonte in Rome is considered international, just like the Original Shrine. It was inaugurated on September 8, 2004. The rector of this holy place, Father Marcelo Cervi, explains its mission and why it is important at the international level.
Take risks and trust! was the motto for the Night of the Shrine 2023
300 youth participated in the Night of the Shrine, organized by the Schoenstatt Youth in Germany. Under the motto: Take risks and trust! through various dynamics, the participants discussed how to take risks in life with confidence, based on the paths of faith in God.
Every year, Schoenstatt men visit the prison where Franz Reinisch was executed
The only priest who refused to swear allegiance to Adolf Hitler was a Pallottine and Schoenstatt priest: Franz Reinisch. He was executed for his fidelity to his conscience in the early morning of August 21, 1942. Since 1962, Schoenstatt men have gathered on the night of Franz Reinisch’s death near the place of his execution to retrace his life’s testimony.
Pope’s prayer intention: ‘For people living on the margins’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of September, and invites everyone to pray and assist people who live on the margins of society.
Deepening our relationship with our Father and Founder
The Schoenstatt Family of Ecuador participates in a virtual workshop on the charism and life of Father Kentenich and invites the entire International Family to join them.
Formation Day for Women in Australia
The women’s group in Australia holds meetings for training and to cultivate bonds
Unforgettable experience for hundreds of youth at Schoenstatt
In the days leading up to World Youth Day, some 450 young people from the USA and from Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries visited the birthplace of the Schoenstatt Movement. We have written about the pilgrims’ experiences in the Original Shrine, but what did these days mean for those who live there on a daily basis? Schoenstatt International asked….
Queen, Model, and Modeler
Mary as Queen marks for us a style of queenship different from what we humanly conceive. Her reign is unconditional love, ready service, surrender, and donation.
Franz Reinisch – Torch of Love and Peace
This is what faith challenges us and enables us to do – The life testimony of Franz Reinisch, a torch of love and peace.
Greetings from a WYD pilgrim for Covenant Day
On August 18 we renew our Covenant of Love with World Youth Day in mind – It’s time to share love!
Drawing Contest: 80th Anniversary of the Daughter Shrines
Children, youth and adults are invited to participate in the contest launched by the Shrine of New Helvetia – the first Schoenstatt Daughter Shrine in the world – which will soon celebrate its 80th anniversary.