Interview with Sister Rita-Maria Alessi – Part 1 – Sister Rita-Maria Alessi has been part of the community of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary for 54 years. For 45 years she has lived and worked in the St. Josef residential home in Weesen, a home for adult women with physical or mental disabilities that […]
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The Sacred Meaning of One Human Life Dr. Sr. M. Elena Lugo member of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, returned home to the Heavenly Father at age 85, after four weeks of a painful but rapid deterioration of her body due to an already metastasized cancer. Fully conscious and clearly convinced that life is the goal […]
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Loyalty – a precious gift! Our father and founder often emphasized that nothing moves him as deeply as real and proven loyalty. Twenty-five years after our incorporation into the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, we understand this confession better because fidelity is a precious gift that God gives us. He is the eternally faithful […]
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With you, Maria, on the path of our life. Under this motto, the first official pilgrimage of students from the Diocese of Timisoara (Romania) set off for Schoenstatt. They were accompanied by two Sisters of Mary from Timisoara, Sr. Erika-Mária Bukovics and Sr. M. Andreea Deac, and a diocesan priest, Father Piry Radulov, who is […]
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February If we want to educate ourselves in a healthy manner and become physically resilient, we must try to process undigested impressions. J.K. SOUL DEPTH As we know, rubble and debris are not only found in nature, but sometimes also in us. Yes, so much can settle in the soul if it is not processed: Harsh […]
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“Mary, let us mirror your image!” A glorious dawn rose behind Mount Sion in Schoenstatt, Germany, on the morning of January 27, 2024, heralding a radiant day. The Schoenstatt houses were already bustling with life. Anticipation could be felt everywhere–in the relatives, friends and guests who came from near and far to celebrate the investiture […]
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After celebrating Christmas Eve Mass with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica, it was only right to go to the manger in St. Peter’s Square to adore the newborn baby Jesus. Passing the crowds expressing their joy by singing Christmas carols from different countries or through video calls and photos, we approached the nativity scene, which […]
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On the 18th of January 1934, ninety Years ago, the first Schoenstatt Sisters arrived in South Africa. A longing waiting to be fulfilled. Sr. Melitta joined the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary in August 1930. As a part of her discernment process, she expressed to Father Kentenich her desire to work in mission countries. He assured […]
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For over 30 years we Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary in Quarten, Switzerland, have been inviting people to visit our crèches at our center, New Schoenstatt. This year too, a good 100 people made their way to our crèches. Absolutely a camel The children may wear a costume, if they wish. Some know in advance what […]
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January Gratitude is always a sign of a noble person J. K. Measuring Up Where do I stand? How do I want to proceed? Obvious questions at the beginning of a new year. When satisfaction does not dominate the answers to these questions but the pain of “not yet achieved,” the heart feels downcast. A […]
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