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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She is the Great Missionary, She Worked Miracles!

Blessing of the Altar for the First Schoenstatt Shrine in Temisoara, Romania   For a number of years we Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary have been doing ministry in the Church of Romania, especially in the diocese and city of Timisoara. Since April 2019, we have had a residency there. We do pastoral care for families […]

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Accept My Yes!” – 06

                                  Estrella           My name is Estrella. I am from Paraguay and I am 24 years old. I studied engineering and I belonged to the Schoenstatt youth. I began to think about my vocation during my […]

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Covenant renewal in the Original Shrine for the first time

Renewed Fire and Passion for the Covenant of Love   “Please carry a national banner. Would you kindly help carry the jar! Who is going to help throw the capital of grace papers into the fire?” Sixteen pilgrims from the USA engaged in the covenant renewal at the Original Shrine on the evening of Sunday, […]

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“Accept My Yes!” – 05

                         Nina     Why did I decide to become a Schoenstatt Sister of Mary? I think that our whole life is a conversation with God. He asks a question, I answer. First he speaks, then I, and so on. Thus, we continue, and I […]

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Extended Stay at a Schoenstatt Center

Memo ES – More Than Just Reminiscing Nine former ESers met on a sunny Sunday for “Memo ES” at the Marienland Conference Center. What united them was the experience of an extended stay at a Schoenstatt Center somewhere in the world, accompanied by the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary. The day consisted of sharing photos, stories, […]

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“Remain in My Love!” (Jn 15,9)

The Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, 2023, on Mt. Schoenstatt, Germany On Mt. Schoenstatt, the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), was celebrated in a traditional way on the Sunday after Corpus Christi.* The day before, many volunteers arrived to help decorate with flower […]

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