Reflections, event reports and community news from the Schoenstatt Shrines at Mulgoa (NSW) and Mount Richon (WA) — 436 articles from across the Schoenstatt family in Australia.
“The littleness, the wonder at that small child”
18 Aug 2022
This message was outlined in Pope Francis’ Christmas address in 2021, in which he highlighted the importance of “littleness’ to the public reminding them to value the little things and to embrace their own vulnerabilities.Read more ›
Weekend for Families
18 Aug 2022
One of the things that primarily draws me to Schoenstatt is its everyday, practical and human approach to family life. Rather than preaching separate and meditative paths to holiness for mums, dads and children…Read more ›
Two “pioneer” Schoenstatters called home
19 Jul 2022
Recently, two “pioneers” of our Schoenstatt Family, one in Sydney and one in Melbourne, have been called home to the heavenly Father. Each one has made a different contribution…Read more ›
A Promise Fulfilled
19 Jul 2022
Mum and dad lifted the fabric and gently tugged it until it came over Nathan’s head and rested on his shoulders. They had done this a thousand times before… dressing their baby boy in jumpsuits, pulling on his jumper…Read more ›
Childlikeness before God
19 Jul 2022
The title above is actually a whole book presented as a retreat of some 300 pages by Fr. Kentenich on the topic of Childlikeness. Using the principle of ‘Lectio Divina’…Read more ›
Covenant Day Message
19 Jul 2022
We are now well into the winter season and I send you warm greetings and blessings from the Shrine for this July Covenant day. In our newsletter last month we looked at an excerpt from a talk by Fr. Kentenich…Read more ›
International Pentecost Congress – 8 -12 June, 2022
19 Jul 2022
This Congress, held in Schoenstatt Germany, was an important event for our international Schoenstatt Family. Although no one from Australia was able to participate directly, we were involved in the preparation through our input…Read more ›
Marriage Camino – Schoenstatt Shrine, Mt Richon WA
19 Jul 2022
A small but eager group of couples gathered at Emilie House on Saturday 11th June 2022, before heading out on their journey around 15 Pillars, taking part in a Marriage Camino, with readings from the Founder Fr Joseph Kentenich.Read more ›
Schoenstatt members “walk with Christ”
19 Jul 2022
Members of our Schoenstatt Family took part in the “Walk with Christ” procession on Corpus Christi Sunday, 19th June. Approximately 13,000 people took part in the procession in Sydney which went from Martin Place to St. Mary’s Cathedral.Read more ›
70th Anniversary of the Blessing of the Kew Shrine – celebrated 21 May
20 Jun 2022
The Victorian Schoenstatt family was blessed to be able to get together once again and celebrate after 2 years of restrictions and isolation due to the Coronavirus pandemic.Read more ›
Annual Marian Pilgrimage, Mulgoa
20 Jun 2022
“Mary, perfect model of holiness”. This was the theme for this year’s Marian Pilgrimage. It was in keeping with the motto of the striving of the Australian Schoenstatt Family this year: “Schoenstatt’s way: Authentic witness to holiness.Read more ›
Covenant Day Message
20 Jun 2022
Wishing you many blessings for this Covenant day – 18th June. We recently celebrated several solemnities, including the Ascension of the Lord, Pentecost Sunday and then last Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Trinity.Read more ›