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.
It’s time to “put the house in order”
Sometimes we need to “clean up” our lives – move furniture, remove dust, arrange some flowers, decorate the rooms. How can we do this in our inner realm?
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.”
Tips for those who want to start reading the Bible
On this “Sunday of the Word of God”, follow some tips to begin or go deeper into the reading of the Bible. Father Marcelo Cervi, Doctor of Theology and member of the Secular Institute of Schoenstatt Diocesan Priests, coordinates an online Bible study group and offers some suggestions.
‘Celebrate Christmas with people of Ukraine in our hearts’
At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis calls on everyone to renew our closeness to our Ukrainian brothers and sisters who are suffering greatly, to help them with humanitarian aid and keep them in our hearts throughout Advent and Christmas.
Red Wednesday – Prayer for threatened, persecuted and discriminated Christians
Around November 23, churches and public buildings will be illuminated in red. In prayer, Christians unite with their persecuted brethren in the faith and remember the many martyrs of our day.
International Communities of the Schoenstatt Movement prepare for their General Congress
This summer and fall, some international communities of the Schoenstatt Movement will hold a General Chapter or General Congress. The elected representatives of the communities meet as the “highest collegial authority” to set the direction for the future course of the community, make binding decisions, and elect or re-elect community leaders.
Afternoon get-together with Ukrainian refugees in the Schoenstatt Pilgrims’ House
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, the eve of the Orthodox Easter, about 120 people, including refugees from Ukraine, hosts, volunteers and some who were interested, gathered at the Schoenstatt Pilgrims’ House for a get-together during the afternoon.
Is it possible to meditate in a fast-paced world? Here are some tips.
Meditation is possible in the midst of a turbulent world; you just have to have the will to do it and follow some practical advice to make it possible. The author uses Father Kentenich’s advice to open ourselves to a world of profound spirituality.
Schoenstatt Germany to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Pilgrim MTA
The jubilee year of Germany’s Pilgrim Mother Campaign (also known as the Schoenstatt Rosary Campaign) began on March 25 with a mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Garber at the tomb of St. Boniface (the German apostle) in Fulda.
Pope Frances announces 2 March as day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine
Pope Francis says his heart aches over the situation in Ukraine and announces a “Day of Fasting for Peace” on Ash Wednesday.
Pope renews prayers for tense Ukraine situation
Pope Francis urges world leaders to seek a peaceful solution to the situation in and around Ukraine, as Western nations warn Russia could invade its neighbor at any time.