“That All May be One” (Jn 17:21)

That we would be one heart and one soul even more. (J. Kentenich) The sisters of the general governments of the Ladies of Schoenstatt, of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, and of the Women of the Federation meet annually to exchange of ideas and to renew the crowning of the Mother of God that took […]

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Mount Schoenstatt in WYD joy

The Motherhouse full of youthful life In Schoenstatt, we are living close to the joy and enthusiasm of our Schoenstatt youth , who have arrived from many parts of the world to this place of origin, before they continue their pilgrimage to WYD in Lisbon, Portugal. Songs, laughter, shouted mottos resound from the hills and […]

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A crown of flowers to our Queen of Families

On May 18, we gathered at the Founder Shrine in Madison, Wisconsin, to offer a crown of flowers to our Queen of May! Bishop Donald Hying (bishop of the Diocese of Madison) and Father Mark Niehaus (superior of the Schoenstatt Fathers in the USA) joined us as we prayed the rosary and brought all our […]

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For the Sixth Time…

A Visit to our Sisters in Burundi, Central Africa I never thought I would fly to Africa, but this year, for the sixth time, I did so—each time for about three weeks. Twice I participated in the investiture of sisters from the country, and visited the places where our sisters work. Promoting peace from within […]

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PILGRIMAGE TO WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023

MARY AROSE AND WENT! On July 20, 19 young women and two of our sisters set out on a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2023! Amidst waving flags and the ringing of the bell, they were sent out from our shrine in Waukesha, WI on a two-week trip to the other side of the ocean! […]

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Schönstattjugend unterwegs nach Lissabon

Das Wunder ist geschehen, unsere Jugend ist auf dem Weg! Wenn alles verloren erscheint, vertrauen wir umso mehr auf die Gegenwart und das Wirken der Gottesmutter. Von ihr heißt es: „Maria stand auf und machte sich eilig auf den Weg“ (Lk 1, 39). Sie geht immer an unserer Seite, auch nach Lissabon. Deshalb: ICH GLAUBE […]

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At Second Glance – 05

Let us see every created thing as a great, illustrated book of God, as a book with readings about him. J. Kentenich Coffeemaker   “Coffee our…” This text is found in many variations on postcards, mugs, or signs. For some, it’s just a funny detail; for others, it is something disconcerting. A teacher relates that […]

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“Accept My Yes!” – 08

The melody God placed into my heart   Is the original way he called me To love and serve. I want to learn from the Blessed Mother To let it resound fully, To live a life in fullness, In the hidden things of daily life God has foreseen for me.      God has […]

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“Accept My Yes!” – 07

                                               Belén         Hallo! My name is Belén. I am 28 years old and I am from Paraguay. In 2018, I obtained my degree in speech therapy. I love to dance, […]

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A Retreat Day for Teachers

“Regaining Strength.” This was the theme of a retreat day for the teachers of the Mt. Calvary Schools in Bad Neuanahr-Ahrweiler. Seventy-eight teachers arrived in Schoenstatt on the morning of May 26. The administrators of the school gifted them with this day in gratitude for their commitment. The Schoenstatt Pilgrimage Center had been book already […]

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