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The Original Shrine hosts a gathering of Brazilian women
Women, inspired by the image of Mary: Brazilians living in Europe, gather for a special meeting in Schoenstatt, Germany.
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The Universal Apostolic Confederation – Schoenstatt’s third goal – put into practice.
The goal of the Confederation is to promote the union of apostolic efforts in all sectors, in order to face together the challenge and the evangelizing task that the current reality presents to the Church.
What does Trinitarian Assistance mean?
In this month of August 2022, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Trinitarian Assistance by Father Joseph Kentenich in South America. What does this mean?
Youth Festival returns to Schoenstatt: Night of the Shrine
Since 2006, the Night of the Shrine gathers young adults between 16 and 30 years of age from German-speaking countries at the Original Shrine. About 500 young people come to this event, looking for celebration, fun and spirituality. This year the celebration will take place from September 2nd to the 4th.
Franz Reinisch – His road to the priesthood
Franz Reinisch’s road to his ordination to the priesthood consisted of three decisive experiences.
Schoenstatt Fathers elected the new General Council
Fr. Alexandre Awi de Melo new Superior General of the Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers.
Franz Reinisch – A Martyr of Our Time
This year (2022) we remember the anniversary of the death of Franz Reinisch 80 years ago. He was the only Catholic priest who refused to take the oath of loyalty to Hitler and was beheaded for this reason on August 21, 1942, in the Brandenburg-Görden penitentiary.
Paraguay: Fire of my homeland, your mission in my heart. 25 years of the Schoenstatt Family Missions apostolate.
1200 missionaries went out this year in Paraguay to travel through ten towns with the Pilgrim MTA. They are the Schoenstatt Family Missions, who are celebrating 25 years of commitment to their apostolate.
Asumption of Mary into Heaven – And the Heavens burst into song…
On August 15th. we celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. A mystery that invites us to reflect.
International meeting of the Institute of our Lady of Schoenstatt
The Institute of Our Lady of Schoenstatt recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding. This vocation consists of the call to consecrated life in the midst of the world, as a way of giving oneself for Schoenstatt and for the Church.
Pope at Angelus: ‘Fear not but be vigilant’
Pope Francis encourages us not to be afraid as our lives are firmly in God’s loving and provident care, but we must ‘be ready’ at all times, vigilant and attentive to serving God and our brothers and sisters.
Romania: Getting closer to God during vacations
The Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, who thanks to some benefactors and institutions abroad were able to transform their basements into meeting rooms, organized three vacation camps for girls of different ages at their center in Temeswar, Romania. Under the motto “I have written you in my hand”, they made handicrafts, played games, celebrated Mass, prayed, and enthusiastically learned about the life of the Blessed Mother and Father Kentenich.
Pope at Audience: Canada, a penitential visit ‘like no other’
Pope Francis resumes his weekly Wednesday General Audience after a July break, and dedicates his catechesis to his recent Apostolic Journey to Canada, a penitential pilgrimage dedicated to embracing indigenous peoples who suffered injustices over the centuries.