ARGENTINA, Lilita and Carlos Ricciardi • On August 15, 1975, a group of twenty to thirty young people made a pilgrimage on foot from Cantilo and Centenario in City Bell to the Schoenstatt Shrine at the corner of 15th and 53rd Streets in La Plata. They carried on their shoulders a wayside shrine to the Blessed Mother, which had been built from scrap wood and completed the night before. — With this small wayside shrine, they carried their ideals and their faith. Five years later, on September 28, 1980, the wayside shrine to the Blessed Mother of Schoenstatt was erected […] The post A dream of madmen … a madness of God … appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Juan Villarraza • The afternoon was drawing to a close on the hill of La Loma, and the cloudy sky, along with a cool breeze that heralded an impending rain, invited everyone to seek shelter. Behind closed doors, a providential encounter took place: The Schoenstatt Family gathered for the First Kentenich Retreat, organized with dedication and enthusiasm by the men’s community of La Loma, inspired by St. John Paul II’s well-known response to some pilgrims who were urging him to canonize Father Kentenich: “Declare him a saint yourselves.” — The retreat was divided into three sessions, characterized by theological depth […] The post From an Analysis of the State of the World to Everyday Sanctity: A Project in the Spirit of Kentenich appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • On September 29, a Mass was celebrated in Lisbon for the eternal rest of the soul of our unforgettable Father José Manuel López Herrero. — It was a seven-day Mass. In Portugal, such a Mass is celebrated seven days after a person’s death, followed by a monthly Mass 30 days later. Although ten days had already passed, the celebration was held with this intention. At the same time, all the founders of the Family who had already passed away were remembered; their names were laid out on the altar. Those present were mainly those who […] The post Father José Manuel – Memorial Mass in Lisbon appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

CHILE, Press Office of the Diocese of Rancagua • The traditional procession for the Day of Prayer for Chile brought together families, young people, seniors, and communities, who walked together with Our Lady, renewed their faith, and placed the country under her protection. The procession ended at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Rancagua. — This Sunday, September 27, the celebration took place as part of the traditional Day of Prayer for Chile, for which the country’s Catholic parishes gather every year on the last Sunday in September. This year, the celebration held special significance, as the Church is on the path […] The post Rancagua took to the streets with Chile’s patroness and made their way to the Schoenstatt Shrine appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

By André Ricardo Dias da Silva, Brazil • For me, writing about Pope Francis is more than an academic or historical endeavor; it stems from a deep personal and spiritual conviction. As a graduate in religious studies with postgraduate studies in theology, I have spent many years engaging with the faith, the Church, and the challenges facing Christianity in today’s world. Beyond my academic training, I felt an inner calling to reflect on and document in writing the life, thought, and legacy of a man whom I consider to be a significant messenger of God for our time. — My […] The post Recognizing God in the Attitudes and Teachings of Pope Francis: The Pope with the Welcoming Smile appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

BRAZIL/CHILE, Cássio Leal • Life consists of encounters and missed encounters. Sometimes we can call this coincidence; sometimes, providence. And ever since my youth, during my years with the Schoenstatt Boys’ Youth, I have experienced that Schoenstatt gives us many encounters, bonds, and friendships that span generations or even last a lifetime. — A few months ago, I received an invitation to Lucas Botassio’s ordination to the diaconate in Chile. It was a personal invitation addressed specifically to me, and it touched me deeply. Lucas was one of the first boys in my first group during my time with the […] The post Somehow, the Blessed Mother always manages to come to us and bring about encounters appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Lilita y Carlos Ricciardi • Em 15 de Agosto de 1975, um grupo de entre vinte e trinta jovens fez uma peregrinação a pé desde Cantilo e Centenario, em City Bell, até ao Santuário de Schoenstatt, na esquina da 15 com a 53, em La Plata. Carregaram aos ombros uma ermida de Nossa Senhora, construída com madeira de sucata e que tinha sido concluída na noite anterior. — Com aquela Ermida, carregavam os seus ideais e a sua fé. Cinco anos depois, em 28 de Setembro de 1980, a Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Schoenstatt foi entronizada na Rua […] The post Um sonho de loucos… uma loucura de Deus appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

DEUTSCHLAND/ÖSTERREICH, Sr. M. Elinor Grimm, Maria Fischer • Storytelling – zu Zeiten von P. Kentenichs Zeitschrift MTA vollkommen neu, zu Beginn der Arbeit von schoenstatt.org als Schönstätter Erzählportal von führenden Schönstättern als „Regenbogenpresse“ tituliert – ist im Journalismus und im Marketing angekommen. Bevor Storytelling nun inflationär abgenutzt werde, so der Leiter einer führenden Agentur in Deutschland, müsse dem Storytelling ein Storymaking vorangehen. Müssen Geschichten gemacht werden, um sie erzählen. Und ein solches Storymaking geschah vor einigen Tagen in der KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau durch eine Gruppe von Schülerinnen. — „Kürzlich begleitete ich Schülerinnen bei einem Rundgang durch die KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau“, berichtet Schw. […] The post Mit dem Glockenklang in alle Himmelsrichtungen appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Maria Fischer • Just a few days left until the 44th “Pilgrimage of Towns and Villages”, a festival of faith where communities from Hasenkamp, Paraná, and the surrounding towns gather to walk together with Mary. Under the theme “Pilgrims with Mary—Toward a More Humane World,” every step will be an invitation to draw closer to God and to bring Jesus to those who need His love. — Preparations are being carried out with special care, down to the smallest detail. The Reception Department has called for homes, parish churches, schools, and institutions in Hasenkamp and the surrounding area to be […] The post Just a few days left until the “Pilgrimage of Towns and Villages” appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • Am 29. September wurde in Lissabon eine Eucharistiefeier für die ewige Ruhe der Seele unseres unvergessenen Pater José Manuel López Herrero gefeiert. — Es handelte sich um eine Siebentagsmesse. In Portugal wird sieben Tage nach dem Tod eines Menschen eine solche Messe gefeiert, 30 Tage später folgt die Monatsmesse. Zwar waren bereits zehn Tage vergangen, doch die Feier stand unter diesem Anliegen. Zugleich wurde aller bereits verstorbenen Gründer der Familie gedacht, deren Namen auf dem Altar ausgelegt waren. Anwesend waren hauptsächlich jene, die in den Anfangsjahren Schönstatt in Lissabon mit aufgebaut hatten, viele von ihnen […] The post Pater José Manuel – Gedenkmesse in Lissabon appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • El 29 de septiembre se celebró en Lisboa una eucaristía por el eterno descanso del P. José Manuel López Herrero, sacerdote muy unido a la Familia de Schoenstatt de Portugal. — La misa se ofreció con la intención de la llamada Misa del Séptimo Día, que en Portugal se celebra a los siete días del fallecimiento, seguida de la Misa del Mes a los treinta días. Aunque ya habían transcurrido diez días desde su partida, se mantuvo ese sentido. En la celebración se recordó también a los fundadores ya fallecidos de la Familia de Schoenstatt […] The post P. José Manuel López Herrero: misa in memoriam en Lisboa appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Maria Fischer • Faltam poucos dias para a 44ª Peregrinação das cidades, uma manifestação de fé que reúne comunidades de Hasenkamp, Paraná e localidades vizinhas para caminhar com Maria. Sob o lema «Peregrinos com Maria, rumo a um mundo mais humano», cada passo será um convite para nos aproximarmos de Deus e levarmos Jesus até onde alguém precisa de seu amor. — A preparação é realizada com especial cuidado em cada detalhe. A Área de Recepção convidou a decorar, com as cores branca e amarela, as casas, paróquias, escolas e instituições de Hasenkamp e arredores, a partir de 1º […] The post Faltam poucos dias para a Peregrinação das cidades appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

Por André Ricardo Dias da Silva, Brasil • Escribir sobre el Papa Francisco no nace únicamente de un interés académico o histórico. En mi caso, surge también de una profunda convicción personal y espiritual. Como licenciado en Ciencias de la Religión y con un posgrado en Teología, he dedicado años al estudio de la fe, de la Iglesia y de los desafíos que enfrenta el cristianismo en el mundo contemporáneo. No obstante, más allá de la formación intelectual, sentí en mi corazón el llamado a reflexionar y escribir sobre la vida, el pensamiento y el legado de un hombre a […] The post Reconocer a Dios en las actitudes y enseñanzas del Papa Francisco: el papa de la sonrisa acogedora appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

Von André Ricardo Dias da Silva, Brasilien • Über Papst Franziskus zu schreiben, ist für mich mehr als ein akademisches oder historisches Anliegen; es beruht auf einer tiefen persönlichen und spirituellen Überzeugung. Als Absolvent der Religionswissenschaften mit einem Aufbaustudium in Theologie habe ich mich viele Jahre mit dem Glauben, der Kirche und den Herausforderungen des Christentums in der heutigen Welt beschäftigt. Über meine akademische Ausbildung hinaus spürte ich den inneren Ruf, das Leben, das Denken und das Vermächtnis eines Mannes zu reflektieren und schriftlich festzuhalten, den ich als bedeutenden Gesandten Gottes für unsere Zeit betrachte. — Meine Glaubenserfahrung, die auch […] The post Gott in den Haltungen und Lehren von Papst Franziskus erkennen: der Papst mit dem einladenden Lächeln appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINIEN, Maria Fischer • Nur noch wenige Tage bis zur 44. „Wallfahrt der Städte und Dörfer“, einem Glaubensfest, bei dem sich Gemeinschaften aus Hasenkamp, Paraná und den umliegenden Ortschaften versammeln, um gemeinsam mit Maria zu wandern. Unter dem Motto „Pilger mit Maria – hin zu einer menschlicheren Welt“ wird jeder Schritt eine Einladung sein, uns Gott zu nähern und Jesus dorthin zu bringen, wo jemand seine Liebe braucht. — Die Vorbereitungen werden mit besonderer Sorgfalt bis ins kleinste Detail durchgeführt. Der Bereich Empfang hat dazu aufgerufen, ab dem 1. Oktober die Häuser, Pfarrkirchen, Schulen und Einrichtungen in Hasenkamp und Umgebung in […] The post Nur noch wenige Tage bis zur „Wallfahrt der Städte und Dörfer“ appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

Por André Ricardo Dias da Silva, Brasil • Escrever sobre o Papa Francisco não nasce apenas de um interesse acadêmico ou histórico. No meu caso, surge também de uma profunda convicção pessoal e espiritual. Como licenciado em Ciências da Religião e pós-graduado em Teologia, dediquei anos ao estudo da fé, da Igreja e dos desafios que o cristianismo enfrenta no mundo contemporâneo. Contudo, para além da formação intelectual, senti no coração o chamado para refletir e escrever sobre a vida, o pensamento e o legado de um homem que considero um grande enviado de Deus para o nosso tempo. — […] The post Reconhecendo Deus nas atitudes e ensinamentos do Papa Francisco: o papa do sorriso que acolhe appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Maria Fischer • Faltam poucos dias para a 44ª Peregrinação das cidades, uma manifestação de fé que reúne comunidades de Hasenkamp, Paraná e localidades vizinhas para caminhar com Maria. Sob o lema «Peregrinos com Maria, rumo a um mundo mais humano», cada passo será um convite para nos aproximarmos de Deus e levarmos Jesus até onde alguém precisa de seu amor. — A preparação é realizada com especial cuidado em cada detalhe. A Área de Recepção convidou a decorar, com as cores branca e amarela, as casas, paróquias, escolas e instituições de Hasenkamp e arredores, a partir de 1º […] The post Faltam poucos dias para a Peregrinação das cidades appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINIEN, Maria Fischer • Nur noch wenige Tage bis zur 44. „Wallfahrt der Städte und Dörfer“, einem Glaubensfest, bei dem sich Gemeinschaften aus Hasenkamp, Paraná und den umliegenden Ortschaften versammeln, um gemeinsam mit Maria zu wandern. Unter dem Motto „Pilger mit Maria – hin zu einer menschlicheren Welt“ wird jeder Schritt eine Einladung sein, uns Gott zu nähern und Jesus dorthin zu bringen, wo jemand seine Liebe braucht. — Die Vorbereitungen werden mit besonderer Sorgfalt bis ins kleinste Detail durchgeführt. Der Bereich Empfang hat dazu aufgerufen, ab dem 1. Oktober die Häuser, Pfarrkirchen, Schulen und Einrichtungen in Hasenkamp und Umgebung in […] The post Nur noch wenige Tage bis zur „Wallfahrt der Städte und Dörfer“ appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

Von André Ricardo Dias da Silva, Brasilien • Über Papst Franziskus zu schreiben, ist für mich mehr als ein akademisches oder historisches Anliegen; es beruht auf einer tiefen persönlichen und spirituellen Überzeugung. Als Absolvent der Religionswissenschaften mit einem Aufbaustudium in Theologie habe ich mich viele Jahre mit dem Glauben, der Kirche und den Herausforderungen des Christentums in der heutigen Welt beschäftigt. Über meine akademische Ausbildung hinaus spürte ich den inneren Ruf, das Leben, das Denken und das Vermächtnis eines Mannes zu reflektieren und schriftlich festzuhalten, den ich als bedeutenden Gesandten Gottes für unsere Zeit betrachte. — Meine Glaubenserfahrung, die auch […] The post Gott in den Haltungen und Lehren von Papst Franziskus erkennen: der Papst mit dem einladenden Lächeln appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

Por André Ricardo Dias da Silva, Brasil • Escribir sobre el Papa Francisco no nace únicamente de un interés académico o histórico. En mi caso, surge también de una profunda convicción personal y espiritual. Como licenciado en Ciencias de la Religión y con un posgrado en Teología, he dedicado años al estudio de la fe, de la Iglesia y de los desafíos que enfrenta el cristianismo en el mundo contemporáneo. No obstante, más allá de la formación intelectual, sentí en mi corazón el llamado a reflexionar y escribir sobre la vida, el pensamiento y el legado de un hombre a […] The post Reconocer a Dios en las actitudes y enseñanzas del Papa Francisco: el papa de la sonrisa acogedora appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Juan Villarraza • O fim da tarde aproximava-se na colina de La Loma e o céu nublado, com um vento fresco que anunciava chuva iminente, convidava a procurar abrigo. No interior, viveu-se um encontro providencial: a Família reunida em torno da Primeira Jornada Kentenichiana, organizada com dedicação e entusiasmo pela Comunidade de Homens de La Loma, inspirada pela conhecida resposta de São João Paulo II a uns peregrinos que insistiam na canonização do Padre Kentenich: «Canonizem-no vocês».  — A jornada foi estruturada em três blocos marcados pela profundidade doutrinária e pelo clima familiar schoenstatteano. O primeiro bloco teve início […] The post Do diagnóstico do mundo à santidade da vida diária: uma proposta com selo kentenichiano appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • Ontem, dia 29 de Setembro, foi celebrada uma Eucaristia pelo eterno descanso da alma do nosso, tão recordado, Pe. José Manuel López Herrero. — Foi uma Missa de Sétimo Dia – em Portugal, 7 dias após o falecimento celebra-se uma Missa de Sétimo Dia, 30 dias depois, a Missa do Mês. Obviamente, já tinham passado dez dias mas, a Missa teve essa intenção. Também, foram lembrados todos os fundadores da família já falecidos, cujos nomes foram colocados no altar. Estiveram presentes, maioritariamente, os antigos, os que ajudaram a fundar Schoenstatt em Lisboa, gente na casa […] The post Pe. José Manuel – Missa In Memoriam appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

Por André Ricardo Dias da Silva, Brasil • Escrever sobre o Papa Francisco não nasce apenas de um interesse acadêmico ou histórico. No meu caso, surge também de uma profunda convicção pessoal e espiritual. Como licenciado em Ciências da Religião e pós-graduado em Teologia, dediquei anos ao estudo da fé, da Igreja e dos desafios que o cristianismo enfrenta no mundo contemporâneo. Contudo, para além da formação intelectual, senti no coração o chamado para refletir e escrever sobre a vida, o pensamento e o legado de um homem que considero um grande enviado de Deus para o nosso tempo. — […] The post Reconhecendo Deus nas atitudes e ensinamentos do Papa Francisco: o papa do sorriso que acolhe appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

CHILE, Gabinete de Imprensa da Diocese de Rancagua • A tradicional procissão do Dia de Oração pelo Chile reuniu famílias, jovens, idosos e comunidades paroquiais que caminharam ao lado da nossa Mãe, renovando a sua fé e colocando o país sob a sua protecção. A procissão terminou no Santuário de Schoenstatt, em Rancagua. — Neste Domingo, 27 de Setembro, a celebração realizou-se no âmbito do tradicional Dia de Oração pelo Chile, que, todos os últimos Domingos de Setembro, reúne as comunidades católicas do país. Este ano teve um significado especial, uma vez que a Igreja se encontra a caminho do […] The post Rancagua saiu às ruas pela mão de Nossa Senhora do Carmo appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • On September 19, Father José Manuel López Herrero, a Schoenstatt Father—our dear Father José Manuel—passed away at the age of 96 at the Porta Coeli House in Bellavista. Over the decades, his life and charism have touched countless lives and hearts, especially in Portugal and Spain. — I do not want to let him go without publicly thanking him for all that we have received through him from the hands of our dear Mother and from those of Father Kentenich. This article is therefore a humble tribute, written from the heart, yet without neglecting objectivity. […] The post A Father’s Smile appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

SPAIN, Laura Toves • The seven couples from the 6th course of the Schoenstatt Family Federation in Spain have taken a new step on their journey by sealing their First Consecration (Covenant Consecration). They did so surrounded by their children, their loved ones, and those who have accompanied them on their journey. It was a deeply family-oriented celebration in which two simple words expressed much more than met the eye: “Here we are!” — There are moments that, viewed from the outside, may seem like just another step on a path of formation. But anyone who has experienced them firsthand knows: […] The post “Here We Are”: Seven Couples Seal Their First Consecration in the Family Federation appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINIEN, Lilita und Carlos Ricciardi • Am 15. August 1975 pilgerte eine Gruppe von zwanzig bis dreißig Jugendlichen zu Fuß von Cantilo und Centenario in City Bell zum Schönstatt-Heiligtum an der Ecke 15. und 53. Straße in La Plata. Sie trugen auf den Schultern einen Bildstock der Gottesmutter, der aus Altholz gebaut und in der Nacht zuvor fertiggestellt worden war. — Mit diesem kleinen Bildstock trugen sie ihre Ideale und ihren Glauben. Fünf Jahre später, am 28. September 1980, wurde der Bildstock der Gottesmutter von Schönstatt in der Calle 28 in City Bell errichtet. Anlässlich des 46. Jahrestags der Aufstellung […] The post Ein Traum von Verrückten … eine Verrücktheit Gottes … appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINIEN, Juan Villarraza • Der Nachmittag neigte sich auf dem Hügel von La Loma dem Ende zu, und der bewölkte Himmel sowie ein kühler Wind, der baldigen Regen ankündigte, luden dazu ein, Schutz zu suchen. Hinter den Türen wurde eine von der Vorsehung geführte Begegnung erlebt: Die Schönstatt-Familie versammelte sich zur Ersten Kentenich-Tagung, die mit Engagement und Elan von der Gemeinschaft der Männer von La Loma organisiert wurde, inspiriert von der bekannten Antwort des heiligen Johannes Paul II. an einige Pilger, die ihn zur Heiligsprechung von Pater Kentenich drängelten: „Sprecht ihr ihn heilig.“ — Die Tagung gliederte sich in drei Blöcke, […] The post Von der Diagnose der Weltlage zur Werktagsheiligkeit: ein Vorhaben im Geiste Kentenichs appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

CHILE, Pressestelle der Diözese Rancagua • Die traditionelle Prozession zum Gebetstag für Chile brachte Familien, Jugendliche, Senioren und Gemeinschaften zusammen, die gemeinsam mit unserer Gottesmutter wanderten, ihren Glauben erneuerten und das Land unter ihren Schutz stellten. Die Prozession endete am Schönstatt-Heiligtum in Rancagua. — An diesem Sonntag, dem 27. September, fand die Feier im Rahmen des traditionellen Gebetstages für Chile statt, zu dem sich jedes Jahr am letzten Sonntag im September die katholischen Gemeinden des Landes versammeln. In diesem Jahr hatte die Feier eine besondere Bedeutung, da sich die Kirche auf dem Weg zum hundertjährigen Jubiläum der Krönung der Virgen […] The post Rancagua zog mit der Patronin Chiles auf die Straße und zum Schönstatt-Heiligtum appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Maria Fischer • Faltan pocos días para la 44.ª Peregrinación de los Pueblos, una manifestación de fe que reúne a comunidades de Hasenkamp, Paraná y localidades vecinas para caminar junto a María. Bajo el lema «Peregrinos con María, hacia un mundo más humano», cada paso será una invitación a acercarnos a Dios y a llevar a Jesús allí donde alguien necesita su amor. — La preparación se vive con especial cuidado en cada detalle. El Área Recepción invitó a vestir de blanco y amarillo, desde el 1 de octubre, las casas, parroquias, escuelas e instituciones de Hasenkamp y sus […] The post Faltan pocos días para la Peregrinación de los Pueblos appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Juan Villarraza • The afternoon was drawing to a close on the hill of La Loma, and the cloudy sky, along with a cool breeze that heralded an impending rain, invited everyone to seek shelter. Behind closed doors, a providential encounter took place: The Schoenstatt Family gathered for the First Kentenich Retreat, organized with dedication and enthusiasm by the men’s community of La Loma, inspired by St. John Paul II’s well-known response to some pilgrims who were urging him to canonize Father Kentenich: “Declare him a saint yourselves.” — The retreat was divided into three sessions, characterized by theological depth […] The post From an Analysis of the State of the World to Everyday Sanctity: A Project in the Spirit of Kentenich appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Lilita and Carlos Ricciardi • On August 15, 1975, a group of twenty to thirty young people made a pilgrimage on foot from Cantilo and Centenario in City Bell to the Schoenstatt Shrine at the corner of 15th and 53rd Streets in La Plata. They carried on their shoulders a wayside shrine to the Blessed Mother, which had been built from scrap wood and completed the night before. — With this small wayside shrine, they carried their ideals and their faith. Five years later, on September 28, 1980, the wayside shrine to the Blessed Mother of Schoenstatt was erected […] The post A dream of madmen … a madness of God … appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • On September 29, a Mass was celebrated in Lisbon for the eternal rest of the soul of our unforgettable Father José Manuel López Herrero. — It was a seven-day Mass. In Portugal, such a Mass is celebrated seven days after a person’s death, followed by a monthly Mass 30 days later. Although ten days had already passed, the celebration was held with this intention. At the same time, all the founders of the Family who had already passed away were remembered; their names were laid out on the altar. Those present were mainly those who […] The post Father José Manuel – Memorial Mass in Lisbon appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

CHILE, Press Office of the Diocese of Rancagua • The traditional procession for the Day of Prayer for Chile brought together families, young people, seniors, and communities, who walked together with Our Lady, renewed their faith, and placed the country under her protection. The procession ended at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Rancagua. — This Sunday, September 27, the celebration took place as part of the traditional Day of Prayer for Chile, for which the country’s Catholic parishes gather every year on the last Sunday in September. This year, the celebration held special significance, as the Church is on the path […] The post Rancagua took to the streets with Chile’s patroness and made their way to the Schoenstatt Shrine appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Lilita y Carlos Ricciardi • El 15 de agosto de 1975, un grupo de entre veinte y treinta jóvenes peregrinó a pie desde Cantilo y Centenario en City Bell hasta el Santuario de Schoenstatt en 15 y 53 de La Plata. Llevaron a pulso una ermita de la Virgen construida con madera de descarte y que había sido terminada la noche anterior.  — Con esa capillita cargaban sus ideales y su fe. Cinco años después, el 28 de septiembre de 1980, la ermita de la Virgen de Schoenstatt es entronizada en la calle 28 de City Bell. Al cumplirse […] The post Un sueño de locos… una locura de Dios… appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

BRAZIL/CHILE, Cássio Leal • Life consists of encounters and missed encounters. Sometimes we can call this coincidence; sometimes, providence. And ever since my youth, during my years with the Schoenstatt Boys’ Youth, I have experienced that Schoenstatt gives us many encounters, bonds, and friendships that span generations or even last a lifetime. — A few months ago, I received an invitation to Lucas Botassio’s ordination to the diaconate in Chile. It was a personal invitation addressed specifically to me, and it touched me deeply. Lucas was one of the first boys in my first group during my time with the […] The post Somehow, the Blessed Mother always manages to come to us and bring about encounters appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Juan Villarraza • Caía la tarde en la colina de La Loma y el cielo encapotado, con un viento fresco que anunciaba lluvia inminente, invitaba al cobijo. Puertas adentro se vivió un encuentro providencial: la Familia congregada en torno a la Primera Jornada Kentenijiana, organizada con entrega y empuje por la Comunidad de Hombres de La Loma, inspirados por la conocida respuesta de san Juan Pablo II a unos peregrinos que insistían en la canonización del Padre Kentenich: «Canonícenlo ustedes». — La jornada se estructuró en tres bloques marcados por la hondura doctrinal y el clima de hogar schoenstattiano.  […] The post Del diagnóstico del mundo a la santidad cotidiana: una propuesta con sello kentenijiano appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

CHILE, Oficina de Prensa de la diócesis de Rancagua • La tradicional procesión del Día de Oración por Chile reunió a familias, jóvenes, adultos mayores y comunidades parroquiales que caminaron junto a nuestra Madre, renovando su fe y poniendo al país bajo su protección. La procesión terminó en el Santuario de Schoenstatt de Rancagua. — Este domingo 27 de septiembre, la celebración se realizó en el marco del tradicional Día de Oración por Chile, que cada último domingo de septiembre convoca a las comunidades católicas del país. Este año tuvo un significado especial, al encontrarse la Iglesia en camino hacia […] The post Rancagua salió a las calles de la mano de la Virgen del Carmen appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Lilita y Carlos Ricciardi • Em 15 de Agosto de 1975, um grupo de entre vinte e trinta jovens fez uma peregrinação a pé desde Cantilo e Centenario, em City Bell, até ao Santuário de Schoenstatt, na esquina da 15 com a 53, em La Plata. Carregaram aos ombros uma ermida de Nossa Senhora, construída com madeira de sucata e que tinha sido concluída na noite anterior. — Com aquela Ermida, carregavam os seus ideais e a sua fé. Cinco anos depois, em 28 de Setembro de 1980, a Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Schoenstatt foi entronizada na Rua […] The post Um sonho de loucos… uma loucura de Deus appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Maria Fischer • Faltan pocos días para la 44.ª Peregrinación de los Pueblos, una manifestación de fe que reúne a comunidades de Hasenkamp, Paraná y localidades vecinas para caminar junto a María. Bajo el lema «Peregrinos con María, hacia un mundo más humano», cada paso será una invitación a acercarnos a Dios y a llevar a Jesús allí donde alguien necesita su amor. — La preparación se vive con especial cuidado en cada detalle. El Área Recepción invitó a vestir de blanco y amarillo, desde el 1 de octubre, las casas, parroquias, escuelas e instituciones de Hasenkamp y sus […] The post Faltan pocos días para la Peregrinación de los Pueblos appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • Am 29. September wurde in Lissabon eine Eucharistiefeier für die ewige Ruhe der Seele unseres unvergessenen Pater José Manuel López Herrero gefeiert. — Es handelte sich um eine Siebentagsmesse. In Portugal wird sieben Tage nach dem Tod eines Menschen eine solche Messe gefeiert, 30 Tage später folgt die Monatsmesse. Zwar waren bereits zehn Tage vergangen, doch die Feier stand unter diesem Anliegen. Zugleich wurde aller bereits verstorbenen Gründer der Familie gedacht, deren Namen auf dem Altar ausgelegt waren. Anwesend waren hauptsächlich jene, die in den Anfangsjahren Schönstatt in Lissabon mit aufgebaut hatten, viele von ihnen […] The post Pater José Manuel – Gedenkmesse in Lissabon appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • El 29 de septiembre se celebró en Lisboa una eucaristía por el eterno descanso del P. José Manuel López Herrero, sacerdote muy unido a la Familia de Schoenstatt de Portugal. — La misa se ofreció con la intención de la llamada Misa del Séptimo Día, que en Portugal se celebra a los siete días del fallecimiento, seguida de la Misa del Mes a los treinta días. Aunque ya habían transcurrido diez días desde su partida, se mantuvo ese sentido. En la celebración se recordó también a los fundadores ya fallecidos de la Familia de Schoenstatt […] The post P. José Manuel López Herrero: misa in memoriam en Lisboa appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • On September 29, a Mass was celebrated in Lisbon for the eternal rest of the soul of our unforgettable Father José Manuel López Herrero. — It was a seven-day Mass. In Portugal, such a Mass is celebrated seven days after a person’s death, followed by a monthly Mass 30 days later. Although ten days had already passed, the celebration was held with this intention. At the same time, all the founders of the Family who had already passed away were remembered; their names were laid out on the altar. Those present were mainly those who […] The post Father José Manuel – Memorial Mass in Lisbon appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Lilita and Carlos Ricciardi • On August 15, 1975, a group of twenty to thirty young people made a pilgrimage on foot from Cantilo and Centenario in City Bell to the Schoenstatt Shrine at the corner of 15th and 53rd Streets in La Plata. They carried on their shoulders a wayside shrine to the Blessed Mother, which had been built from scrap wood and completed the night before. — With this small wayside shrine, they carried their ideals and their faith. Five years later, on September 28, 1980, the wayside shrine to the Blessed Mother of Schoenstatt was erected […] The post A dream of madmen … a madness of God … appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Juan Villarraza • The afternoon was drawing to a close on the hill of La Loma, and the cloudy sky, along with a cool breeze that heralded an impending rain, invited everyone to seek shelter. Behind closed doors, a providential encounter took place: The Schoenstatt Family gathered for the First Kentenich Retreat, organized with dedication and enthusiasm by the men’s community of La Loma, inspired by St. John Paul II’s well-known response to some pilgrims who were urging him to canonize Father Kentenich: “Declare him a saint yourselves.” — The retreat was divided into three sessions, characterized by theological depth […] The post From an Analysis of the State of the World to Everyday Sanctity: A Project in the Spirit of Kentenich appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

CHILE, Press Office of the Diocese of Rancagua • The traditional procession for the Day of Prayer for Chile brought together families, young people, seniors, and communities, who walked together with Our Lady, renewed their faith, and placed the country under her protection. The procession ended at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Rancagua. — This Sunday, September 27, the celebration took place as part of the traditional Day of Prayer for Chile, for which the country’s Catholic parishes gather every year on the last Sunday in September. This year, the celebration held special significance, as the Church is on the path […] The post Rancagua took to the streets with Chile’s patroness and made their way to the Schoenstatt Shrine appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

BRAZIL/CHILE, Cássio Leal • Life consists of encounters and missed encounters. Sometimes we can call this coincidence; sometimes, providence. And ever since my youth, during my years with the Schoenstatt Boys’ Youth, I have experienced that Schoenstatt gives us many encounters, bonds, and friendships that span generations or even last a lifetime. — A few months ago, I received an invitation to Lucas Botassio’s ordination to the diaconate in Chile. It was a personal invitation addressed specifically to me, and it touched me deeply. Lucas was one of the first boys in my first group during my time with the […] The post Somehow, the Blessed Mother always manages to come to us and bring about encounters appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

ARGENTINA, Lilita y Carlos Ricciardi • Em 15 de Agosto de 1975, um grupo de entre vinte e trinta jovens fez uma peregrinação a pé desde Cantilo e Centenario, em City Bell, até ao Santuário de Schoenstatt, na esquina da 15 com a 53, em La Plata. Carregaram aos ombros uma ermida de Nossa Senhora, construída com madeira de sucata e que tinha sido concluída na noite anterior. — Com aquela Ermida, carregavam os seus ideais e a sua fé. Cinco anos depois, em 28 de Setembro de 1980, a Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Schoenstatt foi entronizada na Rua […] The post Um sonho de loucos… uma loucura de Deus appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • Am 29. September wurde in Lissabon eine Eucharistiefeier für die ewige Ruhe der Seele unseres unvergessenen Pater José Manuel López Herrero gefeiert. — Es handelte sich um eine Siebentagsmesse. In Portugal wird sieben Tage nach dem Tod eines Menschen eine solche Messe gefeiert, 30 Tage später folgt die Monatsmesse. Zwar waren bereits zehn Tage vergangen, doch die Feier stand unter diesem Anliegen. Zugleich wurde aller bereits verstorbenen Gründer der Familie gedacht, deren Namen auf dem Altar ausgelegt waren. Anwesend waren hauptsächlich jene, die in den Anfangsjahren Schönstatt in Lissabon mit aufgebaut hatten, viele von ihnen […] The post Pater José Manuel – Gedenkmesse in Lissabon appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.

PORTUGAL, Lena Castro Valente • El 29 de septiembre se celebró en Lisboa una eucaristía por el eterno descanso del P. José Manuel López Herrero, sacerdote muy unido a la Familia de Schoenstatt de Portugal. — La misa se ofreció con la intención de la llamada Misa del Séptimo Día, que en Portugal se celebra a los siete días del fallecimiento, seguida de la Misa del Mes a los treinta días. Aunque ya habían transcurrido diez días desde su partida, se mantuvo ese sentido. En la celebración se recordó también a los fundadores ya fallecidos de la Familia de Schoenstatt […] The post P. José Manuel López Herrero: misa in memoriam en Lisboa appeared first on Schoenstatt.org.