Schoenstatt Spirituality
Schoenstatt is a place of grace, a movement of holiness and a new way
of life. The Schoenstatt Movement was founded on October 18, 1914,
by Father Joseph Kentenich in Schoenstatt near Vallendar on the Rhine
in west central Germany. The word Schoenstatt means “beautiful place”.
A place of grace
The Schoenstatt Shrine is the movement’s spiritual home. It is the center
of the life of the movement. The shrine is dedicated to Mary as Mother
Thrice Admirable, Queen and Victress of Schoenstatt. In addition to the
Original Shrine in Germany, there are over 180 replica daughter shrines
throughout the world, most have retreat centers. Thousands of pilgrims
visit these shrines each year. They come to Mary, their Mother, in faith to
experience inner renewal.
A movement of holiness
Schoenstatt is a movement of moral and religious renewal in the Catholic
Church. Through a deep love for Mary, the Mother of God, members strive
to connect their faith with daily life. It is an international movement present
in all continents and has members from all vocations and walks of life.
The six secular institutes, many branches and communities form a single
Schoenstatt Family.
A new way of life
Schoenstatt is a way of life that enables its members to live the call to
holiness through a deep faith in Divine Providence. Faith in God’s loving
care is integrated in practical everyday life—trying to discover God’s will
and responding accordingly. The essence of Schoenstatt spirituality is the
covenant of love with Mary, with the Triune God, with our. Founder and
with one another as family of God
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