The Challenge of Synodality: Schoenstatt in the Movements’ Encounter
“The challenge of synodality for the mission” was the topic at the meeting among groups of the faithful, Movements and new Communities.
An Encounter with the Pope: International Congress on Youth Ministry
Full of joy, two representatives of the Schoenstatt Movement of Portugal were able to participate in the International Congress on Youth Ministry, which took place in Rome from May 22nd to the 26th. Mrs. Rosana Silva, from the Institute of Our Lady of Schoenstatt, and Maria Saquete, from the Girls’ Youth, met with the Holy […]
How can we obtain plenary indulgence during the Holy Year 2025?
Pilgrimages to Marian Shrines and door-to-door missions are some of the ways to obtain plenary indulgence. There are also many other ways, read below.
Pope proclaims Jubilee: ‘May hope fill our days!’
At a ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica on Ascension Thursday, Pope Francis solemnly proclaims the upcoming Jubilee Year 2025, consigning the Bull of Indiction – “Spes non confundit. Hope does not disappoint” – to the Archpriests of the Papal Basilicas and representatives of the world’s bishops.
Pope’s April prayer intention: ‘for the role of women’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of April 2024, and invites everyone to pray for the role of women.
The Original Shrine joins Pope Francis in the “24 hours for the Lord”
We are approaching the 2024 edition of the “24 hours for the Lord”, which will take place from Friday night, March 8th, until Saturday night, March 9th. The Original Shrine offers the possibility for everyone to participate in this time of profound prayer, meditation, and community experience.
Pope’s March prayer intention: For the martyrs of our day
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for March, asking for prayers for the martyrs of our day.
Healing the Sick by Healing Relationships – With Mary’s eyes!
Sister of Mary and doctor, Sister M. Teresa Olivares, from Chile, speaks about what characterizes Schoenstatt health professionals in their mission of living the Covenant of Love in the care of patients. And on this World Day of the Sick, she makes a comparison between the daily life of the sick and the 31st of May: a “very current” and challenging mission.
An extraordinary surprise for Schoenstatt seminarians
“We left the auditorium without believing what had happened,” said the young seminarians of the Schoenstatt Fathers who, without expecting it, were received by Pope Francis.
Baptism day is a day worthy of cakes and candles
From Pope Francis to Sister Emilie Engel: Tips for celebrating the day of baptism. Why is it important to celebrate it? What do the symbols of baptism mean? Let’s take a look at them below.
Pope’s February prayer intention: For the terminally ill
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of February 2024, and invites everyone to pray for the terminally ill and their families.
Pope announces Year of Prayer leading up to Jubilee
Pope Francis has inaugurated a Year of Prayer ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, calling on the faithful “to intensify prayer to prepare us to live well this event of grace and to experience the power of God’s hope.”