Christ is counting on you!
Another set of reflections given to new cursillistas. Taking Inventory The first Rollo on a Cursillo weekend is called ‘Ideals.’ Interestingly, God and faith are never mentioned in the talk. Instead, the theme of the Rollo is that true accomplishment only happens when you first set a goal. And that the extent to which we set, seek, and achieve goals …
What follows are a series of short reflections that are included in the fourthday packet for new cursillistas. They are good for all of us. Signs If you are a PC user, chances are that somewhere on your PC there is a little metallic sticker that says ‘Intel inside.’ That sign tells you the exact type and capacity of the …
Not secrets or emotionalism or gimmicks, but basic, much needed truth, and the practical tools to live it.
Pope Francis on Cursillo (written as Archbishop of Buenos Aires) by National Catholic Cursillo Encounter (Notes) on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 8:42pm Dear Cursillistas, “The Good Seeds are those who belong to the Kingdom”(MT. 13:38) As we get closer to the solemnity of Saint Paul, your Patron and Model of how to “live de colores,” we give thanks to God for …
I am not a theologian or a priest. I’m just a guy who loves to read, pray and ponder. I was recently asked this question. This is what I think. I’d love to hear what you think. Why does God let people suffer? Good question. A dear friend of mine was molested as a young girl by a kid 5 …
After over a decade as Lay Director of the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Worcester, Charley O’Neil is stepping down. During that time hundreds of men and women have had their life enhanced, (if not changed completely), at a Cursillo weekend. Of course it was the Holy Spirit enhancing those lives but the Holy Spirit used the Cursillo movement …
Decolores, If you missed the last Ultreya at St Josephs you missed an incredible witness by Pam Centilla. I asked if I could post this and she graciously said yes. The prayer is Pam’s own psalm. What a powerful example Pam is for all of us. With a Prayer, Peter February 3, 2012 Hello my brothers and sisters In Christ, my …
Speaking of apps for your phone or iPod, I am writing this post with a WordPress app that you can install on your phone. You can become an author on fourthday.org while out in the community living your fourth day. I’m just sitting by the Christmas tree, typing one finger at a time on an iPod. There are so many …
What do you get when you combine the virtual world with the real world? Okay, so it’s not really combining, but the people who invented Ignio app had a clever idea. Ignio is a Catholic app to help people help each other on their faith walk. You build up a set of friends (you and 11 others) who share prayer …
Thursday night starts the first weekend since Oakhurst closed. The St Benedict Center has welcomed us and we know it’s going to be a great weekend. We have a good number of men ready to come away for a while to take a step deeper in their faith journey.