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Listening and Fasting: Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent 2026
In 2026, the Pope invites us to a different kind of fasting: abstaining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor.
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Valuable words that Father Kentenich addressed to sick people
What would Father Kentenich say to a sick person? How did he bring his charism to those suffering from illness? We will present some excerpts and messages from Fr. Kentenich to members of the Movement who were hospitalized or undergoing serious medical treatment.

Synod of Bishops offers initial assessment of synodal process
The Synod of Bishops releases an initial report on the synodal process currently being held at the diocesan level, and lays out the criteria for reports prepared by dioceses, Bishops’ Conferences, and Synods of Eastern Churches.

You can do Eucharistic Adoration in the Original Shrine from home.
Today we are in great need of prayer. In Schoenstatt we have an excellent opportunity to do adoration before the Lord in Schoenstatt’s Original Shrine from your home. There Jesus is waiting for us, together with his Mother, to bless us and give us his graces.

Sister M. Emilie’s secret: small and steady steps. To trust and take a leap
February 8 is the day of Sister M. Emilie’s Baptism (1893-1955), the most important day for her. She was truly tested in adversity and lived a life of holiness in joy.

The Rigler couple describes how Father Kentenich’s pedagogy helped them
The testimony of others helped them to find themselves and to fulfill their mission.

For religious sisters and consecrated women
The Pope Video: This month, we will pray in a special way for religious sisters and consecrated women.

John Pozzobon: new secretariat in Costa Rica promotes his cause for beatification
The Secretariat to promote the Cause of Beatification of John Louis Pozzobon was launched in Costa Rica. Its purpose is to make the figure of John Pozzobon known in wide circles as an example of holiness and apostolate.

Swiss Schoenstatt priest builds national shrine in Cameroon
Father Alois Baumberger was entrusted by the Bishops of Cameroon with the responsibility of building a national pilgrimage center. He works with the pilgrims employing Schoenstatt’s spirituality, dealing closely with their experiences and needs.

Pope appeals for peace in Ukraine
As Christians hold a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis prays that world leaders will work towards peace as political tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine.

Ecuador: Heaven and earth united to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Shrine
The Family of Ecuador shared three days of festivities for the 50th anniversary of the blessing of the Schoenstatt National Shrine in Guayaquil.

St. Paul teaches me to be a witness of hope
Today, the day of St. Paul’s conversion, I am invited to look at my heart and ask God to transform me.

Is Schoenstatt an educational movement? Collaboration is the key
We Schoenstatters are an educational movement. We are liaison agents between science and life, theology and life, psychology and life, according to Father Kentenich.