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Posted On 15.10.2016In Communication, works of mercy

The network that prays to change the world

BONDS OF SOLIDARITY, Maria Fischer • For over five years, Schoenstatt.org has hosted a service that imitates Fr. Kentenich’s initiative in the early years of Schoenstatt, the beginnings of a  Schoenstatt that goes out, specifically to the World War I trenches, making it possible for prayers, thanksgiving and commitments of the Schoenstatt youth to reach the their “little chapel” as they called what we today know as our Original Shrine. By clicking on the “Letters for Mary” link, you can send letters to the Blessed Mother from anywhere in theRead More

Posted On 08.10.2016In Covenant solidarity, works of mercy

In Covenant Solidarity with the Victims of Hurricane Matthew in the Carribean

CUBA/INTERNATIONAL, Maria Fischer Over 850 dead in Haiti, eight in the Dominican Republic – the damage done by Hurricane Matthew cannot be measured as yet. Many places cannot be reached, because bridges have collapsed, landslides closed roads, and floods cut them off from the outside world. An initial assessment reckons with the destruction of twenty thousand homes. All this has happened to a country that hasn’t fully recovered from the severe earthquake of 2010 and is the poorest country of the American continent. Parts of eastern Cuba have been hitRead More

Posted On 07.10.2016In Dequeni, Projects, works of mercy

“For me, Dequení is a blessing”

PARAGUAY, Maria Fischer • “For me, Dequení is a blessing.  Thanks for making it possible for me to be here.” Every spring, the children from Dequení usually greet supporters with messages like that of 9-year-old Sofia, inviting them to be joyful and for rebirth.  This time, they surprised them during training at the Central House in Fernando de la Mora. Dequení is a blessing for thousands of Paraguayan children, children who come from families of limited resources. Children forced to drop out of school, or those who never see theRead More

Posted On 14.09.2016In Schoenstatt - Reaching out, works of mercy

When Jesus hands out sandwiches…

MEXICO, Massy González • A few months after joining the Schoenstatt Mothers’ Branch, a group of friends invited me to be a part of an apostolate for relatives of the patients at the Social Security Clinic 25. It was an excellent opportunity, because I had been seeking something that I could do to contribute to the Capital of Grace. This is how I began this beautiful service, by the Blessed Mother’s hand and offering everything to her. Our work consists in providing more than 200 breakfasts, which consist of sandwiches,Read More

Posted On 03.09.2016In Mother of Tuparenda House, Projects, works of mercy

Mother of Tupãrendá House’s Inauguration: “…it is the Blessed Mother’s work.”

PARAGUAY, Maria Fischer with Ani Souberlich and Mirta Etchegaray • “Our HOUSE was inaugurated on the Feast of Mary’s Queenship! The Blessed Mother gave us a beautiful, sunny day filled with joy, and most of all, hope for many youths!  The boys are very happy and proud to say that they are at the House!” Mirta Etchegaray proudly and ecstatically commented on the night of the 22 August. Something touched her even more deeply: “To hear those who are still in jail say that they already want to come here,Read More

Posted On 31.08.2016In Schoenstatt - Reaching out, works of mercy

The Punta Arenas Mothers` Branch works together with women inmates

CHILE, by Susy Jacob • As a way to cultivate the Works of Mercy during this special year and being obedient to Pope Francis’ call, the Punta Arenas Mothers’ Branch are carrying out different apostolates in their city’s jail, especially in the women’s section. One of the first activities carried out was to approach the authorities of the Gendarmerie to find out the prison’s needs; this is how a campaign to collect clothes began.  They also organized a breakfast for the inmates in order to make contact with them, toRead More

Posted On 30.08.2016In Mother of Tuparenda House, Projects, works of mercy

Mary’s Visit –“Mother of Tuparenda” House

PARAGUAY, Fr Pedro Kühlcke, Ani Souberlich  and María Fischer • The invitations were sent. On Monday, 22 August, the Feast of Mary’s Queenship, Bishop Claudio Giménez, Bishop of Caáupe and a Schoenstatt Father celebrated the blessing of the “Mother of Tuparenda” House, built near the Tuparenda Shrine; it is a training center for work and human development. In addition it is oriented for the social reintegration of teens who at some time where in conflict with the law, and it is the logical, efficient and merciful consequence of “Mary’s Visit”Read More

Posted On 24.08.2016In Missions, works of mercy

They want to rebuild their parish in Jama

ECUADOR, by Fabián Eguiguren and Juan Carlos Terán J. • The Quito Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement has worked for three years in Jama – Manabí with their parish priest, Fr. Leonel Zapata, through the apostolate of the Family Missions. Their work is to visit towns and parish families, always in coordination with Fr. Leonel, supporting the parish priest and the catechist’s work of catechesis and collaborating with the training talks for the children and youths of the parish. The earthquake 16 April had a devastating effect in Jama, materially as wellRead More

Posted On 24.08.2016In Campaign, Projects, works of mercy

“I was… ill and you cared for me…” (Mt. 25:36)

PARAGUAY, by Maria Otilia and Héctor Fleitas • The IPS Mission takes place on first Saturdays at Social Security Institute (IPS) Central Hospital. It begins with Fr. Martín Gómez commissioning Eucharistic Ministers, and Rosary Campaign missionaries. The several people who are involved in this apostolate go through the building’s eight floors taking the Eucharist, visiting the sick, and their relatives with the Pilgrim Mother.  When the priest participates, he administers the sacraments of anointing of the sick and reconciliation. The mission concludes with praying a Holy Rosary in the chapelRead More

Posted On 11.08.2016In Mother of Tuparenda House, Projects, works of mercy

I am society… challenged to act

PARAGUAY, by Susana Stanley • The phone rang.  My sister-in-law told me that my nephew had been assaulted two blocks from his house!  I asked the usual questions:  Is he okay? Was he hurt?  He was not hurt, and then she told me about the assault.  Two boys, one about age 12 and the other 17 stopped him, and at gunpoint, they demanded his cell phone and wallet.  He gave these to them and ran home where he called his mother.  They went to the police station to report theRead More

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