Exploring the Life of Father Joseph Kentenich
Within the framework of the international celebrations in Chile for the 75th Jubilee of a crucial decision made by Fr. Joseph Kentenich, founder of the Schoenstatt Movement, we have already presented two articles about him. The first one summarizes this concrete act, the causes of his exile, his liberation and the state of his cause for canonization. The second is a living testimony of Patricio Ventura-Juncá, of the two months he lived with Father Kentenich in Milwaukee, which changed his life.
In this third article, we offer through an interview, the vision about Fr. Kentenich of Dr. Dorothea M. Schlickmann -Sister Doria-, a historian who wrote the book “A Life at the foot of the volcano.” As a historian, her method of work is strictly scientific. She affirms that no one has to be Catholic or pious to find the life of this priest and her book, which was published by the prestigious Herder publishing house, interesting. In the course of a year, five editions were published, and the first prints were by no means small.
Discovering Father Kentenich’s Resilience and Courage
Sister Doria, you wrote the book “A Life at the foot of the volcano.” It deals with the life of Father Joseph Kentenich, founder of the Schoenstatt Movement. Why did you write it?
In the first place, because I find Father Kentenich’s life exciting. He lived taking risks…
Living at the Foot of a Volcano: The Relevance Today
Why relate this phrase to Fr. Kentenich…
If this seems exaggerated, just take a look at the history of the churches…
Finding Inspiration and Hope in Fr. Kentenich’s Example
What can Father Kentenich’s mission be for the people of today, for today’s world…
The question of God remains always topical…
Three Virtues of Fr. Kentenich
His love for the truth, his respect…
Coming to a Personal Response of Life, in Love
What does God now want from me, from us…
By following this link you can access a report of the mentioned jubilee, which took place in Chile.
