Mario Hiriart Like Mary, living chalice, bearer of Christ Biographical Notes Born July 23, 1931 in Santiago, Chile Died July 15, 1964 in Milwaukee, USA Mario was a co-founder of the Schoenstatt Boys’ Youth in Chile; he studied engineering. In 1957 he joined the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Brothers of Mary in Brazil. […]
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As a Choir Director on the Way to the People For several years I have been leading a mixed choir in the neighboring community. I am a church musician by profession and may fulfill this musical-liturgical task in the Schoenstatt Center on the Liebfrauenhöhe. In addition to my work on site, I am also present […]
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“In the shadow of the shrine, the fate of the Church will be co-determined!” These words of our founder, Father Joseph Kentenich, became reality at the meeting of the diocesan coordinators of the Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Campaign. From 44 dioceses, from the north to the south of Brazil, they came to the Shrine of the […]
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On March 3 at the Schoenstatt Center in Opole-Winów, Poland, an event took place for the second time: “Saturday Conversations for Women.” The meetings are for all women: married women, mothers with children, but also single women, widows, and young women who are still looking for their way in life. The meetings are also attended […]
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Rabbouni – Master, Lord! Thus answers in amazement – joyfully Mary Magdalene on Easter morning. Before she was crying in front of the empty grave, not knowing what had happened. Called by name, she recognizes you, Jesus, as the Risen One. Called by name by you in Baptism, we too can turn radiantly to YOU […]
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The Father House is a meeting place that will enable a meeting with the person, the mission and the charisma of Father Kentenich. It was inaugurated in October 2015. Since that time, almost 7,000 people from various countries such as Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Germany, Ecuador, Paraguay, Puerto Rico Spain, Uruguay, and the USA […]
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“My life and the life of Father Kentenich – are they not worlds apart? It cannot be that he has something to say and to give to me and my life!” An understandable reaction when you see “only” the great founder and his work in front of you. But he, too, could only walk the […]
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“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God” (Lk 1:30) Three hundred young people are gathered in Rome during these days to discuss the topic of Church, youth, and vocation. But this is only the minority of participants – a total of 14,100 young people are involved in the discussion online […]
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Reception Ceremony of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary in Schoenstatt There was great anticipation before the feast day, March 18, 2018, for the five novices from Germany, Austria, Hungary, and the Philippines; their relatives; the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary; and all those who wanted to experience this day. Vigil the Night Before This was already […]
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It won’t take long before a certain couple will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The man tells us joyfully that they are now having the letters bound which they wrote at the time of their first love. These love letters are more for them than a few pieces of paper and a little ink. These […]
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