The Schoenstatt Family in Temuco, Chile, goes out on mission
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The Blessed Mother visits families in southern Chile, in a missionary journey, departing from the Schoenstatt Shrine of Ayinrehue, in Temuco, by the hands of families and young people.
First Congress of the Schoenstatt Institute of Families
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The Institute of Families at International level, held its first Congress as a Community in early December 2022.
Austria celebrates the inauguration of its new Schoenstatt Center in Kahlenberg
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350 people gathered at the well-known Schoenstatt Center in Kahlenberg to celebrate the inauguration of the new complex. In it, the figure of Father Kentenich has a central role, because of his pedagogy, because of the creative initiatives which he inspires, and so that we can experience him as a father.
NOVEMBER | For children who suffer
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We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
The Apostolic Federation of Schoenstatt Families has new International Leadership
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On September 7, 2022, the 4th General Chapter of the Apostolic Federation of Schoenstatt Families elected a new International Leadership for a period of five years.
Tenth World Meeting of Families: Marriage is both difficult and precious.
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One of the lectures was given by Eduardo de la Paz and Mónica González, from Spain, on the topic “Accompaniment in the first years of marriage”.
JUNE | For Families
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We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.
Pope: ‘Family life and love help moral theology interpret faith’
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Pope Francis meets with participants in an International Conference on Moral Theology, and urges theologians to help turn the experience of family life and joy into an opportunity to enrich their field of study and the wider Church.
MAY | For Faith-Filled Young People
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We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.
“Family – Hope for the future”
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Schoenstatt Families prepare the European Family Congress 2023. It will be held in Austria.
Leading to Love – Restart in 2022
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After two years of break caused by COVID 19 pandemic, we have encouraged ourselves to propose a restart in 2022 of an activity that has already been attended by 58 couples from the Schoenstatt Family Work, coming from various places in the world.
The World Meeting of Families at a Schoenstatt Shrine in Germany
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The Schoenstatt Family in the diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart, Germany, is organizing the World Meeting of Families locally, as suggested by the Pope. An inspiration for all of us to participate in our parishes, dioceses, or Schoenstatt centers, taking advantage of this special moment of grace for families. From June 22nd to the 26th, from Rome, and all over the world.