Intercultural: A meeting of different nations at the Berlin Shrine
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On the eve of the final match of the European Football Championship, representatives of different nations gather at the Shrine in Berlin.
Preparation for marriage – a joint project of the Family Movement in Germany
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Schoenstatt advisors and leaders of the marriage preparation ministry in Germany met for a few days of discussions to evaluate what they are doing to prepare couples for the sacrament of marriage and to discern ways of working together. The meeting took place in Hillscheid, in the large Josef Kentenich Hof, headquarters of the Schoenstatt Family Federation, located a few kilometers from the Original Shrine.
Germany: National Delegates’ Conference 2024 focuses on the charism theme
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The National Delegates’ Conference of the German Schoenstatt Movement, which took place March 1 – 3, 2024 at the Father Kentenich House, focused on the charism. The positive developments in the investigations into Fr. Kentenich by various teams were reported. It included a synodal meeting at the Marienschule, where Fr. Kentenich met several times with the Schoenstatt Family.
Take risks and trust! was the motto for the Night of the Shrine 2023
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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.
Glory to the Lord who always comes to meet us
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We are grateful for the contributions made to learn about and appreciate the different traditions and styles of nativity scenes around the world.
Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict: his official biography
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Following the announcement of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday at the age of 95, we look back at his long life and its main highlights with the following official biography.
Pilgrim Mother – Taking God to where He is needed
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25th Anniversary of the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate in Germany