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What Are You Looking For?
Many people go through life not knowing what they are truly looking for. They drift from one career path to another, one social group to another, even testing different spiritualities trying to find the right fit. Donna Garrett writes this week's RC Spirituality Weekly Message.
3:37 Sunrise Stroll & Chat at the Sea of Galilee with the Whole World!
Fr Eamon Kelly, LC, writes, "Where do you find atheists, agnostics, Protestants of all kinds, together with Eastern Orthodox Christians, Jews, Muslims, and others strolling and scrolling together with a Catholic priest, resonating together and often offering to pray for each other when special needs arise for any of those involved? It’s virtual, but it is real!"
11:20 A Life-Changing Experience
“From the first sunrise at Magdala to the last sunset on the spectacular roof of Notre Dame Hotel in Jerusalem, every step of the way brought our relationship with the Lord deeper, by walking in His footsteps.” Gina and Bill O’Malley write about their pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Praising the Greatness of God
"I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth" (Psalm 34:1). This is the weekly email by Fr John Pietropaoli, LC.
2:08 "I Saw a Gap, And I Wanted to Fill It": An Initiative for Parents of Teenagers and Adult Children
Holly Gustafson has begun hosting an evening of adoration in her parish specifically designed for parents of teenagers and adult children.
9:37 It Takes a Village... And the Holy Spirit!
An NY Tri-State RC member writes about Fayne Mascarenhas, one of the newest members of our Regnum Christi family.
Fr Daly Named Delegate of the General Director for the International Communities in Rome
Father John Connor, general director of the Legionaries of Christ, communicated, in a letter to the Congregation, the naming of Father David Daly, LC, as delegate of the General Director for the international communities in Rome.
1:33 29 Legionaries of Christ Ordained at the 2023 Priestly Ordinations
On April 29th, 2023, Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, LC, president of the Pontifical Commission and the Governorate of Vatican City State, ordained 29 Legionaries of Christ to the priesthood in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.
6:43 RC Music Collective Now on Hallow!
You can now find RC Music Collective on Hallow, a Catholic prayer app that offers a wide selection of contemplative prayer, meditation, Catholic Bible readings, music, and more. Find out more at this link!
Value of Our Birth and Death
Do I believe in heaven or not? Do I really want to go there? If so, what do I have to do to make sure this is my choice? Nicole Buchholz writes this week's RC Spirituality Weekly Email, reflecting on life and death.
3:55 Is Jesus in New Jersey?
Margaret Gartlgruber, a NY Tri-State Regnum Christi member, writes about New Jersey, home to 4 RC Ladies' Teams, and their most recent Lenten Retreat.
11:27 29 Legionaries of Christ Ordained to the Priesthood in Rome
The Legionaries of Christ have announced the ordination of 32 new priests this year, 29 of whom were ordained in Rome on April 29th. These young men hail from Germany, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, El Salvador, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States.
"Life Is a Beautiful Gift": Mary Peach on Sharing the Gift of Her Faith with Joy
When Mary Peach was just 12 years old, her entire life changed. Since then, through the gift of adoption, she has embarked on a beautiful life of healing, thriving, and continually sharing her faith and her love for God in new and creative ways.
7:39 Are We There Yet?
If you have ever taken a road trip with young children, you know the proverbial, "Are we there yet?" Sometimes our spiritual lives resemble a road trip. We know the desired destination is sanctification in heaven, but we seldom journey on a path devoid of diversions. Read more here at the Weekly Email for RC Spirituality.
10:41 Kelly Allen, Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, Begins Working in the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity in the Vatican
Kelly Allen, Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, was recently hired by the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity in the Vatican, to collaborate in ecumenical relations with the different Christian Churches of the West and East, as well as with the Jewish people.
The Gladness of God
Fr John Pietropaoli, LC, writes this week's weekly email for RC Spirituality, about the gladness God has when he sees us sinners praying to him with all our hearts.
2:29 Igniting the Heart of the Apostle: The 2023 Regnum Christi Men's Convention in Cincinnati
Earlier this year in January, the 2023 Regnum Christi Men’s Convention was held at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood, Ohio. Over 50 men gathered for the regional convention, including 45 lay men, six priests, one seminarian, and one member of Regnum Christi Mission Corps.
10:26 Easter Sunday -- One Soul
A missionary writes about a letter that contains a powerful story of one man's conversion, and how, as missionaries, getting even just one soul into Heaven is enough.
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Fr Edward McIlmail, LC, writes this week's Weekly Email for RC Spirituality, describing what we can take away from this Easter Triduum Liturgy, and how to help prepare for the light at the end of the Triduum tunnel.
2:13 North American Territorial Director Appointed for a Second Term With a New Council
In February 2023, Nancy Nohrden, general director of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, announced the appointment of Kathleen Murphy as North American territorial director for a new three-year term. On April 3, 2023, she appointed new territorial council members to assist Kathleen in her governance and decision-making.
8:38 Welcome Home
On April 4, 2023, amidst the droves of New Yorkers, mixed in with tourists from all over the world, missionaries handed out rosaries and spread love to hundreds of souls. A missionary writes in hopes to leave a little glimmer of what this very joy-filled evening was like.
Offer It to Him
Nicole Buchholz writes RC Spirituality's Weekly Message on collaborating with God in bringing graces to the world.
3:31 Regnum Christi Spotlight Featuring Mary Rohe
"I knew I need to be here with these ladies. This is the culmination of all I had been searching for. The community, formation, the Church, and Christ. Everything." Regnum Christi Member Mary Rohe is featured in the Regnum Christi NY Tri-State Spotlight.
9:43 Empowering and Equipping Couples
Ryan Hislop writes about Three to Get Married, a marriage preparation course organized by Regnum Christi and the Legionaries of Christ in Rye, NY, which allows couples to fully immerse themselves in the important next phase of their relationship.
Legionaries of Christ North American Territorial Director Appointed for a Second Term
On March 21, 2023, Father John Connor, general director of the Legionaries of Christ, announced the appointment of Father Shawn Aaron, LC, as North American territorial director for a new three-year term. Additionally, Father John Bartunek, LC, was named territorial vicar, and Fathers Steven Reilly, Bruce Wren, and Juan Pablo Durán as territorial councilors.
12:15 Can We Skip to the Good Part?
"All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well," said St. Julian of Norwich, echoing the hope of all the saints, who trusted in the goodness of God, trusted that the good part would eventually come. Holly Gustafson walks us through wishing to skip to the part where we see that it all works out in the end, and her personal experience.
16:13 32 New Priests to Be Ordained for the Legionaries of Christ
The Legionaries of Christ have announced the ordination of 32 new priests this year. They are from Germany, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, El Salvador, Spain, the United States, Italy, Mexico and Venezuela. Six of those to be ordained on April 29th are from or are currently serving in the North American Territory. You can learn more about them in this article!
Extreme Grace: Lessons for Lent
Almost one hundred women came together on Saturday, March 4, for a Lenten Retreat led by Father Jorge Obregón, LC, at St. Paul Church, Greenwich, Connecticut. Using examples of extreme forgiveness, compassion, and grace, Father helped the women come to understand that the closer we draw to God, the more love we will have to give to others.
3:32 Called to Mission: Building a Culture of Vocation in Cincinnati
Maria Reinagel, CRC, joined the consecrated community in Greater Cincinnati in 2015. In addition to her work as the Director of the Office for Consecrated Life for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, she is involved in adult ministry and is a spiritual director. You can learn more about Maria's mission to build a culture of vocation and promote the beauty of consecrated life in this article.
12:49 God Meant It for Good
Fr John Pietropaoli, LC, writes RC Spirituality's weekly email. "In everything God works for good with those who love him" (Romans 8:28). Holy Week draws near, in which God reveals his power to bring the greatest good out of the greatest evil ever committed or imagined.
Beneath the Waves Weekly Email
Father Edward McIlmail, LC, in this week's message, writes about the Last Judgment. "The Last Judgment," the Catechism says in number 1039, "will reveal even to its furthest consequences the good each person has done or failed to do during his earthly life."
2:25 Cardinal Fernando Vérgez, LC, Appointed to Holy Father's Council of Cardinals
Cardinal Vérgez, the first Legionary of Christ to be named a cardinal, was recently announced as part of Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals tasked with assisting the pope "in the governance of the universal Church."
8:46 All Things Women Travels to the Holy Land
Last November, All Things Women journeyed to the Holy Land, including Magdala, the birthplace of the apostolate's patroness, Mary Magdalene.
Catholic World Mission Welcomes New Executive Director, James Flanagan
Catholic World Mission has recently welcomed its newest member to the team – James Flanagan took on the role of Executive Director in January of this year.
8:29 Cardinal Fernando Vérgez, LC, Receives Deanery in Rome
On January 29, Cardinal Fernando Vérgez, LC, the first Legionary of Christ to be created a cardinal, took possession of the deanery of St. Mary of Mercy and St. Adrian in Villa Albani, in the city of Rome.
13:33 What Is Love?
Nicole Buchholz writes RC Spirituality's weekly email, exploring the topic of Love, being loved by God, and existing in that love.
Fasting in Lent
Fr Nicholas Sheehy, LC, writes in his blog about how to meaningfully observe Lent, as well as some helpful suggestions to live Lent fully.
5:42 Who Holds Your Key?
Donna Garrett's older brother was born with Down’s Syndrome. She shared, "I could fill volumes with Michael’s antics and the little lessons he taught me over his nearly 60 years of life, but I would like to share just one."
9:13 "Have Fun at Your Retreat!"
An NY Tri-State Regnum Christi member, Margaret Gartlgruber, describes her experience at the Triduum retreat she just attended on February 16.
Territorial Director Renewals
The General Director of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, Nancy Nohrden, has renewed Kate O’Connor in Brazil, Kathleen Murphy in North America and Betty Rivera in Spain as territorial directors for another three-year term. We thank them for their leadership and service in these territories.
6:29 Lenten Resolutions to Make the Most of Your Day
With every hour of our days packed with activity, at work and at home, and while there doesn’t appear to be a minute to spare in our schedule, we still find that the little time we do have is being wasted. In the latest RC Live blog post, Holly Gustafson suggests some resolutions for Lent this year to make the most of the little time we do have.
13:07 The Right Not to Know
Above all else, watch over your heart, for it is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). RC Spirituality's Weekly Message, written by Fr. John Pietropaoli, LC, focuses on what corrosive information can we eliminate this Lent.
Father Scott Reilly, LC, Celebrates 25 Years of Priesthood
Fr Scott Reilly, LC, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. In December, he concelebrated Mass at St. Katharine of Siena in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where he has served as the Weekend Assistant for the past seven years.
7:58 Feast of Fidelity
Celebrating St. Josephine Bakhita's feast day, Fr Edward McIlmail, LC, writes about fidelity in the midst of crisis.
10:05 Pope's Inspired Reflections on Marriage at the Start of 2023
Pope Francis emphasizes that "marriage constitutes first and foremost the way to the holiness of the spouses themselves, a holiness lived out in the daily routine of life: this is an essential aspect of the Gospel of the family... I am also thinking of the countless spouses who sanctify themselves and edify the Church with what I have called the 'holiness next door.'"
Insightful Interview on the "Whys & Whats" Behind the New RC Prayer Book for Lay Members
Just before Christmas 2022, the new prayer book for lay members of Regnum Christi was published. In an insightful interview, Álvaro Abellán-García, a lay member of the General Directive College of Regnum Christi who was involved with the process, shares the thoughts behind the new prayer book, what has stayed the same, what has changed, and why.
9:15 How Football Impacts Character Formation
Football player and Everest student Demarco Valentino shares that "The Everest Collegiate football program has helped turn students into men of Christ. This program has changed the lives of many Everest students, and without it, we would not be the same. It has helped us in many areas of our lives, both in school and out of school."
16:25 James Flanigan: New Executive Director of Catholic World Mission
Catholic World Mission is very happy to welcome its new Executive Director, James Flanigan. Get to know him and Catholic World Mission's work to alleviate spiritual and material poverty around the world.
Pinecrest Students Donate Close to 11,000 Items to Parish Food Pantry
For the past six years, Pinecrest Academy has hosted the annual "Elves for Shelves" food drive. This year, close to 11,000 food items were collected by families, faculty, and staff.
3:26 Winter Woes?
In this weekly message, Fr John Bartunek, LC, talks about reflecting on the beauties and lessons of winter.
6:04 Our Longing for Well-Being
On Saturday, January 21st, the women of the NY Tri-State Regnum Christi section welcomed friends to a monthly Morning of Recollection on our longing for well-being. Here are some nuggets from the meditation, talk, and homily by Fr Eric Nielsen, LC.
Young Adults See Time as a Gift from God
On Saturday, January 14, more than 20 young adults from the New York and Fairfield County areas gathered at the house of the Legionaries of Christ in Rye, NY.
2:17 Highlights from the ECYD-RC National Conventions
This summer, the state of Louisiana played host to the High School Boys and Girls National ECYD-RC Conventions. Fr. Patrick O’Loughlin, LC, and Amelia Hoover, CRC, share their highlights from this year’s events.
8:56 A Weekend in New Orleans with Lumen and St. Michael Special School
St. Michael Special School in New Orleans, Louisiana hosted the Legionary priests, Lumen members and families from a variety of communities to take on projects on campus that the school has neither the funds nor the personnel to complete.
The Enormous Smallness of God
In this weekly message, Fr John Pietropaoli compares and reflects on a scene in C.S. Lewis' Last Battle and the season of Christmas.
2:25 Sharing Love & Joy in NYC Missions
St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City. What a night at the big cathedral! Every "highway and byway" within the city block's expansive holy space was filled with visitors, of every possible background, race, country, and religion, all mysteriously drawn to the beauty of the place.
9:43 Consecrated Women in North America Receive Praesidium Accreditation
On November 16, 2022, after a lengthy and thorough process, the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi in North America were one of the first women's institutions to receive Praesidium accreditation as a Society of Apostolic Life.
Pope Benedict XVI: Shepherd, Father, and Co-Worker of the Truth for the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi
The news of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has touched all of us very deeply. As we mourn his loss at the age of 95, we remember how he invited the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi to be co-workers of the truth with the Papacy and the Church.
14:19 Benedict the Great: His Spiritual and Theological Legacy
Fr. Sameer Advani, LC, explains how Pope Benedict XVI was convinced that at its very core Christianity was not a series of ideas, doctrines, and ethical commandments, but the living encounter with the God who as Love freely chose to enter into a relationship of love with each and every human being, and the vast majority of his meditations, homilies, conferences, and even his more theologically sophisticated writings all revolved around this simple, but profoundly spiritual central idea.
29:52 A Name Above the Rest
Devotion to the Holy Name is deeply rooted in Scripture. Just repeating the name reverently can instill as much hope and comfort in a believer as it does fear in a demon. Reverence for the name of Jesus can be a way to distance ourselves from the coarseness that often surrounds us in the media and in public life.
Blessings of This Past Year
Christmas is over, right? Wrong! In our Catholic liturgical tradition, which reaches back to the very origins of Christianity, Christmas isn't just one day; it's a whole season. And we are still in that season. It's still Christmas! If your Advent wasn't as spiritual as you wanted it to be, don't worry–there's still time.
2:25 Zechariah Was Right
Nicole Buchholz shares a reflection on the canticle of Zechariah, the mystery of the truth in his words, and how his "unrealistic" statements in the canticle came true on a deeper level than even he could fathom.
7:45 Consecrated Women Vale Martínez Makes Her Final Vows
"I couldn’t say 'forever' if I wasn’t sure that he is the person who loves me the most in the world." On December 29, 2022, Valeria Martínez made her final vows as a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi in Monterrey. It is the next chapter in the story of how Christ has drawn her close to himself throughout her life.
New Prayer Book for Members of Regnum Christi
A new prayer book for lay members of Regnum Christi, called Lord, Teach Us to Pray, was just published in e-book and web versions. It will be available soon in paperback version, and on the RC English App in both text and audio versions.
8:23 Mary: A Model of Trust, a Mother to Us All
Linda Romagnoli poses the question: What if we were being asked to surrender to God? She writes about The Blessed Virgin Mary, her “Fiat,” and the gift of free will.
12:47 Advent Prep Reading List: Part 2
Holly Gustafson invites us to plan to build into our Advent routine time to sit still for a bit, take a breath, read, pray, and journal, with the help of some of the books she has loved over the years.
Advent of Hope
The forces against human life seem to be gaining strength—and we wonder when the tide will turn. War and economic concerns continue to rattle the globe—and we wonder when nations will live at peace. For hope, we might look to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the one who nourished in her womb the vulnerable Babe who would change the world.
2:10 Father Mariano de Blas Celebrates 50 Years of Priesthood
Father Mariano has been at Guadalupe Radio for 18 years, where he currently has the program "La alegría de vivir" (The Joy of Living), in which he reflects on the Catholic faith and its link to love. In addition, he has written 19 books, and published many CDs and podcasts.
8:01 Advent Prep Reading List: Part 1
Holly Gustafson recommends "three books I’ve read, am reading, or plan to read about bringing about order in the home," as she hopes "to find time to pause, to breathe, to make some room for more time for Christ, and more room in my schedule and in my house to relax and be present with my family."
A Boat Priest: How Escape and Survival Led to the Priesthood
"Why did God spare my life and not the lives of others?” “What does he want from me?" These are the questions that Father Chan Dinh, LC, asked himself as a young child living in a Thai refugee camp, and they are the same questions that lead him to giving his life to the priesthood.
6:29 Advent—A New Season
Another Advent is upon us! Ever darker grow the winter days (at least up here in the northern hemisphere), but new light is coming as the Church launches out on a new adventure—a new liturgical year.
9:05 Regnum Christi Federation Announces Kerrie Rivard as New Director of Marketing and Communications
Gail Gore and Kerrie Rivard have worked closely together to build a team that has established many new tools to help Regnum Christi to flourish and share the mission across the territory, including the Regnum Christi Daily Meditations newsletters and podcasts, which reach an audience of over 100,000 people every month; the new RC English App; the RC This Week, Special Announcements, and EQUIP newsletters; a growing digital and social media presence on multiple platforms; new print materials for sharing the RC identity and mission with the Church at large; and tools like a Marketing & Communications mentoring program and video tutorials to help localities and members communicate the mission more effectively.
The Gift of a Gratitude Adjustment
Gratitude lets us experience our daily reality in a different way. We see more deeply into our lives, into the world around us, and into the hearts of other people, getting past the superficial and circumstantial, discovering hidden treasures. Kerrie Rivard offers five of them.
5:12 A Seeming Contradiction
Nicole Buchholz says there is nothing as hard as getting bad news close to the holidays. Yesterday in the United States we celebrated the holiday of Thanksgiving. The daily readings, however, are all about the end times, yet the psalm is joyful and invites us to joy and thanksgiving. It seems to be a contradiction.
9:02 An Attitude of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is just behind us (in the United States), and this year it coincided with the last liturgical week in Ordinary Time. It was a perfect opportunity to reflect on all of the Lord’s blessings over the liturgical year in order to help us either fortify or regain an attitude of gratitude and get ready to start Advent.
Plenary Indulgence for RC Members on Christ the King
The Holy Father has granted the entire Regnum Christi family, in its various vocations, a plenary indulgence on the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe. Find out more about it here.
2:51 Patron Saints for Parents
There are many saints and holy people that Holly Gustafson has met and learned from over years of seeking saintly advice while doing the hard work of accompanying five children into early adulthood. If you’re also finding yourself in the midst of the messiness or parenthood, here are some saints who might help.
8:11 A Triduum of Forgiveness
At a recent Evening for Married Couples, Fr Daniel Ray, LC, shared principles for forgiving as a process which does not depend on the other party asking for forgiveness, but instead simply requires us to stand next to Jesus with our arms outstretched.
Letter from the General Directive College
In preparation for the Feast of Christ the King, the General Directive College of Regnum Christi has written a letter to all Regnum Christi members.
4:10 Global Novena to Christ the King
Join over 20,000 Regnum Christi members world wide in this novena in preparation for the feast of Christ the King!
7:46 Time, Space and Silence to Encounter Christ on the Shores of Galilee
Three years ago, when Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, Kathleen Nichols, began her six-year assignment in Magdala – the hometown of Mary Magdalene on the shores of Galilee – she had no idea of the immense challenges and changes that she was about to encounter. But it's no wonder, since Magdala itself is a place founded on God’s mysterious and surprising generosity.
An All-Ears Synod
Listening is no small thing—just try not listening to a loved one and see what happens. So, if the synodal process helps people realize that their voices are heard, that’s promising.
2:23 Regnum Christi Spotlight Featuring Jill Caridi
When asked about how being in Regnum Christi has impacted her life, Jill shared that she and her husband went from raising their family in a very secular way to fully embracing the Catholic faith, attending mass every Sunday, and praying the Rosary most evenings.
7:33 For National Vocations Week: A Message from Fr Dain Scherber, LC
I consider myself the happiest man alive as a beloved of the Lord and pray that I may be a holy, humble priest who listens and loves.
A Place Just for You and Him
On October 25, 1529, St. Thomas More was appointed Lord Chancellor of England. He resigned less than three years later and was executed for treason in 1535 under the same monarch, King Henry VIII, who had appointed him chancellor after admiring him for twelve years. Thomas’ crime? Disagreeing with the king’s insistence on certain things he knew were not the Catholic faith.
4:33 To Know God Is to Know Peace
Carving out time to reflect and pray is an ongoing challenge. Managing the legitimate demands of work, school, and family takes effort while resisting distractions requires discipline and self-control. But how can one do it all? To address these common human challenges, Regnum Christi NY Tri-State is offering separate opportunities for men and women to schedule some “quality time” with God.
8:04 Solemnity of All Saints
Uncle Eddy gives us a crash course in the origins of All Saints' Day in the hopes that it helps his niece, Pam, keep being a strong Christian on a campus that is so pagan.
The Wisdom of Children
Donna Garrett shares her experience: "I recently attended a holy hour in a shrine at sunset. The sky burst with gorgeous blues and pinks and purples over the land, but it was the children’s beauty that moved my heart. A small boy of about four knelt at the steps with his hands folded and his eyes fixed on Jesus. He knelt there, on the stone floor, for 20 minutes and barely moved."
3:39 Couples' Evenings Inspire Greenwich, CT
Regnum Christi New York Tri-State has partnered with St. Paul Parish in Greenwich, Connecticut, to offer evenings for married couples. Picture a beautiful sanctuary dimly lit with candles, quiet music setting the mood, plenty of room to sit together without feeling crowded, and a program that includes a short reflection tailored to how to enrich one's marriage while finding peace amidst the challenges of daily life.
6:30 Not All Suffering Is Bad
Karen Pritchard shares her experience at the Renewed healing retreat recently offered by RC New York Tri-State: "Sometimes we are provided with the best opportunities to grow during our suffering when we allow God to accompany us in faith and hope."
RC Music Collective: Introducing Sarah Carpenter
Shortly after her mission year with Mission Youth Philly began, Sarah felt a deep call to the charism of Regnum Christ, and became a member in October of 2021. In May of 2022, she became a Collaborator with RC Music Collective. "From the moment I arrived, I felt so loved and welcomed, and getting to live out that charism of music through the Regnum Christi charism is an experience I don’t think I can fully express in words."
5:40 Catholics Courageous
If we live in fear, we derive no strength from our fear. It wears us out. But when we share it with the Lord, when we open our fear to his powerful and loving presence, something begins to shift. "Courage," the old saying goes, "is simply fear that has said its prayers."
9:00 Niche Ranks Pinecrest Academy #1 Catholic High School in Georgia
"We are honored by this recognition, as we believe the pursuit of excellence lies at the core of our mission as a Catholic school," commented Jake Rodgers, Pinecrest Academy Head of School. "Forming the next generation of Christian leaders takes a team, and our talented, dynamic faculty is dedicated to seeing the very best in each of our students. Achievements like this reflect the sum total of their efforts and speak to the amazing culture and community of our school."
A Weekend of Silence?!
Mary Wolff remembers the experience of her first silent retreat, "Ironically, the thing which had most repelled me was the most exquisite gift of all! It was in the silence that I found and heard Our Lord. It was in the silence that I found and heard myself… my truest self… again."
3:58 Melicia Antonio's 25 Years of Consecrated Life
Reflecting on her 25 years as a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, Melicia Antonio believes that "God knows what we need to know, and reveals it in the present moment, so we just need to live fully in every moment. As they say in Spanish, al andar, se hace camino – the path is made as you walk.”
8:33 RC Leadership Convention 2022: Living Our Charism Through Collaboration
Hope Hirshorn of New York joined one hundred fifty other Regnum Christi leaders of all vocations from across the North American Territory who gathered at Mundelein Seminary outside of Chicago to brainstorm how Regnum Christi can most fully live, lead, discern, and collaborate through the lens of our distinctive charism.
Beseiged
The world will try to lay siege to our temple, but we do not withstand the siege alone, assuming we defend with the right weapons: prayer, a virtuous life, and the sacraments.
3:33 RC Spotlight Featuring Isabel Cotti
Isabel Cotti, an NY Tri-State RC member, considers herself incredibly blessed. She grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, where she attended a Regnum Christi school. Even after moving to New York while she was pursuing what “the world” had to offer, she always thought of RC with a sense of nostalgia, wondering if she could ever go back to that way of life. God has his plan, and he kept Isabel under his wing, eventually guiding her back to her faith.
7:05 Living the RC Charism Through Sacred Art
"My art is an extension of my faith, but it wasn’t always that way." Artist Nancy Jatcko first met Regnum Christi through Pinecrest Academy in 1994, when her husband, Jim, accepted a position with the Atlanta Olympic Committee, two years before the city would host the Olympic Games. It was through Pinecrest that their lives were changed forever.
Are You Up to the Challenge?
Christianity has always been radical—so radical that the first 33 Popes were martyred, along with countless men and women who recognized that the Gospel message was meant to change the world from the inside.
3:14 Regnum Christi Spotlight Featuring Luly Fernández
Luly Fernández, currently living and serving in Washington, DC, hails from Monterrey, Mexico. In her 29 years as a Consecrated Woman in Regnum Christi, she considers each role in which she has served as a gift and a blessing and is grateful to Our Lord for providing her with so many opportunities.
6:38 Bringing College Students Closer to Christ in the Heart of Atlanta
For Fr. John Klein, LC, who serves as a part-time chaplain at Georgia Tech, the invitation to spread the Gospel is key to engaging students in their faith: "Young people love a challenge, and a deeper purpose to their lives. The more we invite them into the great adventure of knowing and experiencing Christ in prayer, the more they will hunger for him."
General Directive College Launches Road to 2024 General Convention
On April 29, 2024, the first General Convention of the Regnum Christi Federation will begin. Our path to the Convention is a time of grace to live our charism with greater coherence and authenticity, to walk together in our conformation with Christ as a spiritual family and apostolic body, and to renew our mission to pray. In this letter to all members of Regnum Christi, the General Directive College urges each and everyone to pray, participate, and contribute their experience and vision of Regnum Christi throughout the process.
7:05 Gina Chavez, New General Secretary for the Regnum Christi Federation
Gina Chávez is originally from Mexico City, and she has been Consecrated for 21 years. On July 13, 2022, she was appointed to be the General Secretary of the Regnum Christi Federation for the next three years. But who is Gina Chávez? To get to know her a little more, we asked her to share with us something about her life with us, her experiences, and her expectations of this new assignment in Regnum Christi.
10:59 Regnum Christi Spotlight featuring Father Thanh Nguyen, LC
"Neither Communism, nor the 'Boat People' ordeal at sea, nor pirates could drown out God’s call for my life. For whom he calls he also paves the way," shares Fr. Thanh. At only 2 weeks old, his path began one fateful morning on the shores of Communist-controlled Vietnam as he boarded a boat with his family in search of a better life.
To Know, Love and Serve: A Path to Marital Fulfillment
Jean MacKenzie is a Regnum Christi member and a Registered Psychologist in private practice in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Together with Melissa Guzik, a fellow Catholic counsellor, she created a program to help couples to grow in their knowledge of God and each other so they can grow in their faith and strengthen their marriages.
7:21 Prep Work for Renewal
The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a reminder of how God quietly prepares to bring about big change in the world.
9:25 New International Director of Communications for the Legionaries of Christ
Juan Camilo Díaz Bohórquez, was named as the new Director of Communications for the Legionaries of Christ, beginning October 1st, 2022. Originally from Colombia, he is married to Lina Marcela and they have three children. In his new role, Juan Camilo replaces Fr Aaron Smith, LC, who was the Legionaries’ Director of Communications since 2017. Fr Aaron will continue as Director of Regnum Christi’s International Communications Office.
Hearing His Heartbeat Video Series
Consecrated Woman Jacquie Lustig created the Hearing His Heartbeat discernment series, six videos designed to help people become aware of the voice of God in their own hearts and respond to him fully in their everyday lives, for all people who might be seeking more freedom and connection in their relationship with God.
5:25 Pope Francis Creates First Legionary Cardinal
On the afternoon of Saturday, August 27, in Saint Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis presided over the Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of 20 new cardinals. Among the list of new cardinals was Msgr. Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, the first Legionary of Christ created Cardinal, and Msgr. Gianfranco Ghirlanda, SJ, who accompanied the process of revision and renewal of Regnum Christi.
11:28 Consecrated Women Hire New Pastoral Care Advocate
The Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi recently hired lay woman, Griselda Cervantez, as their first Pastoral Care Advocate in North America. Her primary responsibilities include assisting those who report an allegation of abuse, accompanying victims through the investigation process, advocating for victims’ voices to be heard, and providing ongoing pastoral care to victims and their families.
Extreme Blossom
God made the universe and everything in it. But He chose us! He made us in his image and likeness. The beauty of creation revealed by the telescope is mind blowing, but to God, the beauty of every human person is more precious.
4:35 Regnum Christi Spotlight Featuring Mary Therrell
Mary Therrell, A Regnum Christi member from New York, shares her testimony and experience of living the charism.
11:04 Connect: With God, Myself, Others and the Church
Challenge Clubs from the northeast held their annual Challenge Camp recently, with more than thirty 5th through 12th-grade girls from Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, and New Jersey. The theme was “Connect: With God, Myself, Others and the Church,” and its goal was for the girls to learn ways to form authentic connections, have a deeper relationship with Jesus through prayer, and approach their own self-discovery from a Godly perspective.
The Chosen
God made the universe and everything in it. But He chose us! He made us in his image and likeness. The beauty of creation revealed by the telescope is mind blowing, but to God, the beauty of every human person is more precious.
2:27 Memory, Identity and Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is a particularly privileged place of unpacking the events and situations of our life in faith, hope and love. It helps us to hold on to events and situations theologically, retelling them in the light of faith, hope and love and allowing us to see the divine meaning they have.
7:43 José Mateos Starts New Role at Finis Terrae University
José Mateos, previously Territorial Director of the Lay Consecrated Men in Mexico and North America, begins his new role with passion, "I believe that we make a mistake when we think that we are going to move the hearts of others through intellectual arguments. These foundations are necessary, yes, but affections, not ideas, are what touch me most deeply in my heart, my deepest existential needs, what move people.
Immortal Openness to God
Each August 15 the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Assumption to remind us of that truth. For in Mary we see someone fully opened to the Lord. In Mary we see someone who surrendered everything to God; someone who, instead of shrieking, "I want it my way!" trustingly replied, "Let it be done to me according to your word."
3:07 Holy Land: The Last Pilgrim -- In Theaters August 19th
On August 19, 2022 a new film, "Holy Land: The Last Pilgrim" will open in the United States at Regal Cinemas, in Spanish with English subtitles. This new film weaves testimonies of converts in the Holy Land along with a fictional account of a mother and her young family, who are struggling to make a pilgrimage to the tomb of Jesus. Fr Juan Solana, LC, of the Magdala Center shares his testimony of the Holy Land in the film as well.
7:16 New National Sports Tournament Brings ECYD Boys Together
Despite having his hands full coordinating local and territorial ECYD boys' activities, Fr. Patrick O'Loughlin, LC, organized and ran a very successful inaugural ECYD National Sports Tournament this year.
In Memorial: Fr. Tarsicio Samaniego Barriga, LC
Fr. Tarsicio Samaniego Barriga, LC, passed away on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 in New Haven, Connecticut. He was 87 years old, with 54 years of priesthood lived in Rome, Spain, Mexico, and the United States. He was in Cheshire, CT, for the last 30 years of his life.
4:10 New Book! Pilgrimage to the Museum
Steve and Evelyn Auth have led a special tour of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for over a decade, unveiling the ways that man has been seeking God in a gripping narrative that began to emerge over 5,000 years ago. They have translated that tour into the form of a newly published book.
9:58 Dobbs vs. Hobbes
The overturn by the U.S. Supreme Court of the Roe v. Wade abortion decision was a little like the fall of the Berlin Wall. Some of us didn’t think we would see it happen in our lifetimes.
Saints Martha and Mary: Patron Saints for Not Giving Up on Your Kids
The saints have so much to show us about living in this crazy, messy community we call a family. In honor of their feast day, July 29th, Holly Gustafson shares how Saints Martha and Mary taught her about parenting.
5:01 A Quiet Moment
Fostering quiet moments enables us to hear what the Lord wishes to say to us (cf. 1 Kings 19:9-13 on Elijah’s encounter with the Lord). He always wants to remind us that he loves us, and that elicits a response of love for him on our part, an invitation to growth and spiritual maturity.
8:18 Forgiveness
Forgiveness can be difficult. In this article for Gratia Vobis Ministries, Nicole Buchholz, a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, shares how she is helped by thinking of others whose example of forgiveness is admirable.
Pilgrimage to the Museum: Man's Search for God Through Art and Time
In his new book, Pilgrimage to the Museum, to be released July 26, 2022 by Sophia Press, author-curator and Regnum Christi Member Stephen Auth takes you on a provocative and colorful journey through the history of Western art, interpreted through a lens of profound Christian faith.
4:46 Come to Be Renewed!
Regnum Christi member Luisa Mendoza shares her experience of the weekend long "Renewed" Healing Retreat retreat given by Father Jorge Obregón, LC: "Whether the wounds are emotional, physical, or spiritual, the invitation is to come to experience the healing love of Jesus Christ."
9:49 When Prayer Seems Lethargic
In many parts of the country, summer’s hottest days are upon us. As the heat rises, our energy and motivation to be active slows, affecting our prayer life as well. This is a great time to breathe new life into our prayer life by trying something new.
Nine Days with Mary Magdalene
Prepare with the Magdala Center for Mary Magdalene’s feast day in this novena honoring her, brightening our faith and bringing us closer to the presence of God. Each day includes a reflection, livestream link and audio file.
4:59 Formation to Live a Life of Love
In this interview, Megan Houbeck, director of the International Formation Center for the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi in Madrid, Spain, explains what the formation of the consecrated women consists of. "It's a continual journey of transformation in Christ and preparation as apostles according to the identity and mission of Regnum Christi."
14:55 The Truth That Makes Us Free
"You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." Of course, sin is not at the heart of truth: God’s undying love is at the heart of all truth. And yet love – both gentle and unyielding – will not rest until the beloved is fully free.
Legionaries of Christ Release Revised Code of Conduct
On July 1, 2022 Father Shawn Aaron, North American territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, promulgated a revised Code of Conduct. It was a fruit of a two-year effort that included consultation with safe environment experts, canonists, other members of the Regnum Christi Federation, and much input from Legionaries across the North American Territory.
2:01 Savoring the Summit
A true revival in love for the Eucharist is precisely what the wider culture also needs. If Catholics can regain (or discover) a deep devotion for the Blessed Sacrament, they will find the wherewithal to be true leaven in society.
4:19 Magdala Center Celebrates Eight Years of Welcoming Pilgrims
Magdala’s inauguration signaled the opening of a new window to the knowledge and experience of the gospel of Jesus. Fr. Juan María Solana, LC, Director of the Magdala Center, reflects on this.
Bringing Faith to the Football Field: Fr. Ryan Richardson at Benedictine College
With over 2000 undergraduate students, three daily Masses, and three priests hearing confessions for one hour every day, Benedictine College, a Catholic liberal arts college on the banks of the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas, has a dynamic and thriving campus faith life. And Fr. Ryan Richardson, LC, who serves as the school’s full-time chaplain, believes that he gets to work at the best Catholic college in America.
5:40 Elena Bustillos Cornejo Named as New Executive Director of the Semper Altius School Network
Elena is a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi with more than 14 years of both directive and formative experience in Spain and Mexico.
8:50 The Work of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi in the Mano Amiga
The act of bringing the opportunity for education to the poorest sectors of society is indispensable in the search for social justice. This is the mission of Mano Amiga Schools, a network of education centers of Regnum Christi that has offered a quality, value-based education to children and adolescents with fewer opportunities to develop and become agents of change in their communities and society since 1963, and currently serves over 12,000 students from preschool to high school.
Artists' Retreat Explores the Connection Between Art and Theology
"Art is the Way of Beauty. It has a special way of piercing our hearts in order to receive grace," shares Holly Schapker, a Cincinnati artist who has been working closely with Fr. Thomas Flynn, LC, and Called to Create, an initiative established in the Ohio Valley area by artist and educator, Laura Kline, and designed to spiritually nurture Catholic artists and encourage them to use their creative gifts as a means of sharing God’s truth and love through their artwork.
7:37 A Digital Project Born During the Pandemic Continues to Grow and Bring Hope
The project "M for Mary" is an initiative that the Holy Spirit stirred in Margarita Martinez' heart because of the pandemic. She began by offering formation to the parents of students at the school she was working at in Colombia through Instagram. Little by little, many (thousands) of people began to follow her page, and she realized that the platform could reach many people from different places around the world.
12:05 Yoked to the Sacred Heart
Last Friday, the Church celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Remember that by your Baptism you are bound heart to heart with Jesus. He desires to journey with you through life for his yoke is easy, his burden is light, and you will find rest for your souls.
Letter From the RC General Directorate in Preparation for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
"We would like to invite all members of Regnum Christi to renew their understanding of the profound meaning of the Encounter with Christ, and to live it in their teams or in their communities."
3:54 DMU President Says 2022 Graduates Are "An Answer to Prayer"
At the graduation ceremony for 142 students of Divine Mercy University on May 14th, Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, exhorted them, "In a world in need of hope, in a world in need of healthy relationships, in a world in need of healing and unity, and in a world in need of truly human and Godly values, each one of you is an answer to prayer."
9:12 The Source and Summit of Leadership
Before he became a priest, Fr. Nathaniel Haslam, LC, had other goals in mind: he planned to be a CEO, the founder of a Fortune 500 company, and a billionaire. Since his ordination in Rome in 2010, Fr. Nathaniel has served over a thousand educational and business leaders, assisting them in leadership transformation to be men and women after the heart of Christ.
Get Ready for the Worldwide Novena to the Sacred Heart!
From June 15 to 24, 2022 join the entire global Regnum Christi spiritual family in praying this novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, entitled "Jesus, the Kingdom Incarnate and the Heart of the Encounter."
1:38 Bishop Fernando Vérgez, LC, First Legionary of Christ to Be Named Cardinal
On Sunday, May 29, 2022, the Holy Father announced the creation of 21 new cardinals, including Bishop Fernando Vérgez, LC. He is the first Legionary of Christ to be named a cardinal.
7:11 Camp Eagle's Cliff Celebrates 25 Years of Virtue and Adventure
Camp Eagle’s Cliff is celebrating 25 years of providing an unforgettable summer camp experience that forms character, nourishes the soul, and trains in virtue the boys and young men that will become the future leaders of society.
Three Years of the Regnum Christi Federation
On May 31, 2022, the Regnum Christi Federation celebrated the third anniversary of its official recognition and the approval of its Statutes by the Holy See. Each of the members of the General Directive College share what this means to them.
9:24 In Memoriam: Paul Basil Sharpshair
On Sunday, May 29, 2022, following a tragic off-road vehicle incident involving several students from Sacred Heart Apostolic School, Paul Sharpshair, a 14-year-old eighth-grade student at Sacred Heart, passed away from injuries sustained from the incident. We ask for your prayers for Paul, as well as his family, and for all involved as we accompany the Sacred Heart families, students, and staff in this difficult time.
11:41 How to Deal with the Chaos
As summer draws near, we are about to be bombarded by intense liturgical Feasts – Ascension, Visitation, Pentecost, Trinity, Corpus Christi, Sacred Heart… The combination of those intense liturgical celebrations with all of the other, non-liturgical celebrations going on these days, the graduations and the weddings and everything else, can make us feel exhausted and overwhelmed. All the more reason to be intentional about taking time to be alone with the Lord.
Crossing the Finish Line
Sacred Scripture recounts that after forty days of being with the disciples after his Resurrection, Jesus on the Solemnity of the Ascension crosses into Heaven to take His place at the Father’s right hand, as the prophecies foretold for the Messiah. The disciples thought this was the end of the story. We’re often so guilty of the same thing because we don’t realize that Christ reaching the finish line doesn’t mean that the race is finished: we still must cross the finish line.
3:37 RC Youth of Valencia Host Congress on Masculinity
On March 12th, the Regnum Christi youth section of Valencia, Spain, together with "Juventruth" (truth for young people), organized a Congress on masculinity. The congress took place at the Cumbres School, a Regnum Christi school, in Valencia. It is the fourth congress that they have organized since 2020.
7:44 A Mother's Love Letter
Melissa Gordon recounts the accidental discovery of a twenty-year-old love letter from her mom, leading her to reflect on how her mother helped her form her identity.
The Foundation of ECYD in Ivory Coast – A Story Everyone Should Know
Fr. Alejandro Páez, LC, arrived in Ivory Coast as a result of a string of circumstances that seem very simple, but were undoubtedly guided by the hand of God. In this article, he shares what is fundamental is to establish the proper conditions for the charism to grow, and grow in Africa.
6:30 Hello from the Other Side
Holly Gustafson has always been very open about her mental health journey, and at times when she can't form the words in her head to pray or even lacks the hope to do so, she has learned to let the Church pray for her.
13:52 Joint Diploma in Women and Church
The Institute of Higher Studies on Women of the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome is offering the 3rd edition of the Joint Diploma in "Women and Church: Women and men in a synodal community," an online course, from June 18th – July 2nd, 2022.
28 Legionaries of Christ Ordained to the Priesthood in Rome by Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello
On May 7, 2022, after two pandemic years which precluded the Congregation from holding their traditional annual ordinations as a cohort in Rome, Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello ordained 28 priests of the Legionaries of Christ in the Pontifical Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. The return to the Eternal City was a welcome event and a celebration of God’s call to follow him in total self-giving through the priesthood.
5:53 Pinecrest Academy Challenge Girls Club serves the most vulnerable in Atlanta
The Pinecrest Challenge Girls Club is a service-based, apostolic ECYD after school club at Pinecrest Academy, a private preK-12 Catholic School in Cumming, Georgia. The group meets regularly in teams to grow in friendship with Christ and with each other, and to undertake apostolic projects to serve their community throughout the year. And this year, the club has spent time learning about, praying for, and serving on of downtown Atlanta’s most vulnerable and at-risk populations.
10:44 Believing in the Lord’s Promise
Every disciple of the Lord faces two basic doubts – filtered, however, through apparently endless permutations. The first is a doubt about God’s goodness; the second is a doubt about his power. The month of May is dedicated especially to the Blessed Mother, and Mary, more than any other human person, illustrates how to face these temptations.
This year, 37 Legionaries of Christ will be ordained to the priesthood, including 29 who were ordained together on May 7th, in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Here are three of their testimonies:
0:10 Fr John Van Dorpe, LC
4:30 Fr Erik Burkel, LC
7:09 Fr Dain Scherber, LC
37 Legionaries of Christ to Be Ordained to the Priesthood
After an average time of 14 years spent in discernment and formation from the time they enter the novitiate to the end of their transitional diaconate, this year 37 Legionaries of Christ will be ordained to the priesthood. The new priests come from 11 countries, including seven from the United States. Of these 37, 29 will be ordained together on Saturday May 7th, 2022, at 10:00am Rome time (4:00am EDT, 1:00am PDT) at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Italy.
5:22 Catholic Caregiver Community: "It's like having a therapist, a coach, a spiritual director, and a best friend all in one!"
Combining their desire to serve caregivers, two Regnum Christi members set out to create the Catholic Caregiver Community, a one-of-a-kind ministry created to serve those who find themselves in the complex and sometimes entirely unexpected role of caring for their aging parents, helping them to navigate the many emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual challenges that come along with it.
13:24 On the Advice of Counsel
On the Feast of St. Mark at a small church in Italy directed by Augustinian monks, in the town of Genazzano, St. Mark's feast day gets bumped every year. In this letter, Father Nikola Derpich, LC, shares about the miracles that happened at this small church and the counsel that Our Lady gives.
A Life Given in Service: Fr James McKenna, LC
On Wednesday, March 2, at the beginning of Lent, Fr. James McKenna, LC, left this life for the Father’s house. He had finished his pilgrimage in this world.
5:16 Inside the Cup
The high priests in Jesus' time were only concerned about their squeaky-clean public images. Jesus rebuked them, saying, "Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean." (Matthew 26:23) Our beautiful Catholic faith gives us the ideal tool to cleanse ourselves: the Sacrament of Confession.
12:03 You Are Witnesses of These Things
A missionary is above all a witness. In this past week, hundreds of missionaries went out to the streets and public places to witness to their faith in Jesus, to put their love for the Church and others into action. This article shares the characteristics of a missionary.
Opening a Path to Easter
In this blog, Steve Auth shares an encounter with a woman who comes from a country where Christianity was banned and the only sacrament she had ever received was baptism.
1:46 Wired to Love: A new digital platform offers a guide to navigating the complex world of human love
Fr. Martin Connor, LC, has been busy: he, along with a team of collaborators, has launched a book, a podcast, and a digital platform called Wired To Love, all designed to challenge today’s distorted view of love by letting the human experience speak for itself. His newest release is a dating resource for singles called The Dating Booklet: Practical Guidelines for Lifegiving Relationships, and presents guidelines for young adults seeking life-giving relationships based on the Gospel.
6:46 NYC Holy Week Mission Day 6 – Good Friday
A missionary on the streets of New York City shares a few anecdotes from Good Friday, when "the Holy Spirit seemed to take off the veil and just flat out jump into the action with us."
Legionaries of Christ Release 2021 Annual Report: Truth, Justice, and Healing
With this second annual report, the congregation renders an account of the progress made in its commitment to the victims of sexual abuse throughout its history, and in the creation of safe environments that seek to prevent abuse.
3:58 On the "Camino de Jesús" Pilgrims Encounter the Living God
Fr. Arturo Díaz, LC organizes the "Camino de Jésus," or in English, the “Way of Jesus” every year, a pilgrimage through the Holy Land that passes through the principal sites where Jesus preached, beginning in Cana of Galilee and ending in Jerusalem. This year, the pilgrimage will begin Sunday, April 3rd and will end on Monday of Holy Week, April 11th.
7:27 Compassion: Rembrandt Comes Home
In less than a week, our missionaries will be out on the streets of New York during Holy Week for the first time since 2019. Our theme this year will be Compassion, as evidenced by the Father in the Return of the Prodigal Son, the famous painting by the artist Rembrandt.
Lent Is a Gift
Steve Auth shares a reflection about entering the end of our Lenten journey by going back to those resolutions we made and re-committing ourselves to finishing strong.
3:51 What Does it Mean to Be Contemplative & Evangelizing?
A new essay available for free in e-book format dives into a charismatic trait of all Regnum Christi members, being "contemplative and evangelizing" (SRCF 20). The two traits are not only inseparable, one is always contained in the other. The apostle of the Kingdom cannot be evangelizing without being contemplative, nor be contemplative without being evangelizing.
8:13 A Football Analogy for Lent?
Fr Steven Reilly answers some questions to strengthen your spiritual game plan.
Our Lady of Czestochowa
"And she will protect you when you give her your heart." These lines from the Song of the Black Madonna capture exactly what Our Lady of Czestochowa has done for us. In this blog, Sacred Heart Apostolic School student John Paul shares about Our Lady of Czestochowa.
3:41 Getting the Word Out
Today, if you had the text ready to copy and paste, you could post the anything on the Internet, and within minutes of uploading it would be accessible by countless people with digital access. But, it seems sometimes that convenience breeds indifference. In this letter, Father Nikola Derpich, LC, reflects on the availability of the Bible and God speaking to us through scripture.
6:44 3 Questions for a Mid-Lent Review
How's your Lent going so far? Instead of giving yourself a pass or fail based on how you have kept your Lenten resolution, try Holly Gustafson's three questions for a deeper reflection on your Lenten experience.
"The Word of God is Living and Active": When Motherhood, Faith, and Fitness Intertwine
For Kristen LeCompte, motherhood and fitness go hand in hand. She’s both a stay-at-home mom and a part-time fitness instructor, and has been working with a fitness program called Fit4mom, a program that supports wellness in women throughout all stages of motherhood, since her oldest daughter was born. But when she signed up to run the Boston Marathon in October of last year, she didn’t know she’d be doing it seven months pregnant!
6:11 Regnum Christi Spotlight featuring Lisa and Rob Leonard
Rob and Lisa were cafeteria Catholics at that time even though they didn’t even know the term back in 1989. In this blog, Lisa Leonard shares how she came from being a cafeteria Catholic to being involved in several Regnum Christi apostolates.
11:33 The Water in Your Well: Weekly Message for 03-15-2022
"Give me a drink." We hear in this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus asking the Samaritan woman for a drink. Instead of thinking about all the cultural and historical reasons for this question, another questions could be asked. How often does our Lord ask me to do something unexpected?
"Called By Name": Mission Youth prepares for Holy Week 2022
Mission Youth is Regnum Christi's response to Pope Saint John Paul II's invitation at World Youth Day in Denver in 1993: "Do not be afraid to go out on the streets and into public places, like the first apostles who preached Christ and the Good News of salvation in the squares of cities, towns, and villages. This is no time to be ashamed of the Gospel; it is the time to preach it from the rooftops."
6:31 Lenten Resolutions When You Have Relationships in Need of Healing
Wounded relationships take as many forms as there are reasons to be hurt; whatever yours might be (a suffering marriage, a conflict-riddled relationship, or strained family ties), there is healing to be had. In this blog, Holly Gustafson suggests some resolutions to unite a broken or hurting relationship to Christ throughout your Lenten journey this year.
10:55 War, Tolkien, & Lent
War in the Ukraine as well as its possible escalation in both intensity and in the number of participating nations has us all deeply concerned. What can we possibly do? Father John Bullock, LC, makes a suggestion that is easily overlooked.
How to Support Polish Regnum Christi Efforts to Address the Needs of Ukrainians
A letter from Regnum Christi members in Poland who are mobilizing to meet the needs of people in the Ukraine, and refugees who have fled to Poland
3:00 In Step with the Season: Weekly Message for 03-01-2022
Lent is a season that can remind us that the move toward a better world begins when we sweep our own front steps first.
5:15 An Encounter Prayer
At her 7:00 a.m. Zoom encounter, Lisa Rooney offered the following prayer. The prayer so moved her team they asked her to write it down to share with them.
Saintly Tips for Living in the Present Moment
In this blog post, Holly Gustafson draws from the wisdom of the saints to help us live in the present.
4:47 Virtual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
A team of volunteers from Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene, are leading the "Pilgrimage of Grace", a free virtual pilgrimage through the Holy Land, from Monday, February 28th to Easter Monday, April 18th.
7:15 2022 Lenten "Lights": Digging Up "Root Sins"
For the intentional believer, Lent rightly tends to be a time of purposeful change. The liturgical calendar invites us to enter the desert with our Lord and take an axe to those things are separating us from him. If our life is not bearing much good fruit, perhaps we need to look at our roots.
An Epic Prayer for the Lenten Season
In this blog, Melissa Gordon shares how she discovered the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and what she learned about God’s mercy through it.
6:04 6 Lenten Resolutions for Your Marriage
In her blog post, Holly Gustafson asks us, "Why not live Lent this year by sacrificing, praying, and giving within, and through, this vocation to holiness and love?"
11:48 Second Ancient Synagogue Found in Magdala
In this interview, Marcela Zapata-Meza, director of the Center for Research in Ancient Cultures of the Anáhuac University, shares what this discovery means for the city of Magdala, for our understanding of Jewish history and culture at the time of Jesus, and for her personally.
Where Is God?
As Fr. John Pietropaoli led a group of seminarians through a course on western civilization, one of their leitmotifs came from Gerard Manley Hopkin’s magnificent poem “As Kingfishers Catch Fire.” Inspired by this poem, Fr. John Pietropaoli, LC, reflects on Faith.
2:45 Love Reciprocated Back: A Summer of Professions for the Steeves Family
Last summer, the Steeves family’s three eldest children professed their first vows. In this article, read about how Mark and Georgette Steeves’ vocation to Regnum Christi has been integral in their role as parents accompanying their children through their individual discernment processes, and, ultimately, to their first professions last summer.
9:32 This Pilgrim's Progress...
For Meg Bohn, it has been a privilege and a blessing over the years to accompany our High School Juniors to Washington DC for what has become known as the DC Pilgrimage. In this blog, Meg shares how each and every student on the pilgrimage encapsulated virtue.
Cold Feet Won't Stop Me
Melissa Gordon hates the cold, but for her, this year's March for Life was worth bearing it. In this blog, Melissa shares her story of how she became pro-life and her experience at the March for Life.
6:18 2022 March for Life -- Regnum Christi Experiences
“I’ll pick you up at 4:15 am” may not be a typical text, but for longtime friends Linda and Mary, it simply marked the beginning of their latest adventure as they prepared for the March for Life in DC. Father Joseph Brickner, LC, took many of the novice brothers from the Legionaries of Christ Novitiate and College of Humanities in Cheshire, CT, to the March for Life. In this blog, Regnum Christi members share their experiences at the March for Life.
9:51 A Lesson to Learn from Covid
As it seems we may be beginning to see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel, Father John Bullock, LC, reflects on one underlying principle at the heart of the issue: our society’s belief that physical health is the highest value. There are things worth risking your life for, and yes, even dying for.
Man on a Mission: Weekly Message for 01-25-2022
This past week, we celebrated the Conversion of St. Paul, a moment when he began to realize his true mission in life. In this letter, Father Nikola Derpich, LC, speaks about venerating St. Paul as an apostle due to his incredible missionary drive after his conversion.
4:08 My Prayer in Gethsamane
Ana Paula Sánchez blogs about God's perfect timing during a recent trip to Gethsemane.
7:31 One of the First American ECYD Members Reflects on Its Impact
This year Regnum Christi’s Youth Section ECYD (Encounters, Convictions, Your Decisions) celebrates 50 years! In light of this precious gift, Cecelia Rowedder shares a little of her personal experience in ECYD.
"I Would Go Back in a Heartbeat!": Living the Charism of Regnum Christi through RC Mission Corps
What better way to learn and live the charism of Regnum Christi than to spend an entire year dedicated to doing just that? In this article, learn about Ashley Hess’ journey of becoming a missionary with the RC Mission Corps and how the experience shaped her life following her year of mission.
5:50 The Freedom of an Open Heart
Christ is asking parents to join Him in a great mission for the Church, that of encouraging a culture of vocation by helping their children to discover their vocations. For young men who are open to a priestly vocation, Sacred Heart Apostolic School (SHAS) provides an opportunity to live in an environment that supports and nurtures this openness as he attends high school.
10:39 13,318 Items Donated in Food Drive
Pinecrest Academy's annual Canned Food Drive was our most successful to date! Our ever-so-generous families donated 13,318 items, which broke a record! This number represented the highest amount of “overall items” and “items per student” since we began this drive several years ago. All items benefit the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry at St. Brendan Catholic Church. This pantry feeds thousands of local families per year.
This Present Moment
In this blog, Holly Gustafson shares about a daily morning practice and her reflection on what God is telling her through this practice.
3:13 Good Riddance 2021?
Between Delta and Omicron variants of Covid, ongoing lockdowns in some areas, political tensions, and now, serious inflation, it is quite understandable that people would want to close the chapter that was 2021. Hopefully, 2022 will be better. In this blog, Fr. John Bullock, LC, shares four reflections on our relationship to time.
7:26 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
In the epilogue to his blog, Fr Daniel invites us to entrust ourselves to the care of St. Joseph.
Odd Coincidences
In this article, Steve Auth shares stories from the missionaries during their Christmas mission in New York City.
4:56 God is Faithful!
When Fr Eric Neilsen, LC, joined the Legionaries of Christ, he wasn't able to establish contact with his fallen-away father for 25 years. In this blog, Fr Eric shares how God worked through his priesthood in a way he could never have foreseen or imagined.
11:06 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
In Part 16 of his blog, Fr Daniel teaches us how St. Joseph discovered, chose and lived the way of his son, accomplishing his mission and forging his legacy.
Cheshtrek 2021
Fr Terrence Allen's annual road trip from Pinecrest Academy in Cumming, GA, to the Legionaries' seminary in Cheshire, CT, helps high school boys experience their faith in action in the lives of men not much older -- and not much different -- than themselves.
2:55 Removing One’s Sandals Before the Sacred Ground of Another
Maricar Dizon, a Regnum Christi Philippines' Women's Section Director, shares a few humbling lessons learned from Divine Mercy University's Spiritual Direction Certification program.
8:08 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
As Joseph realized that Jesus wouldn't take over his carpentry business, did he fear losing the legacy he had built up through so much of his time and effort? Fr Daniel answers this for us in Part 16 of his blog on St. Joseph.
God's Word: Weekly Message for 12-14-2021
Fr John Pietropaoli invites us to ready our hearts to welcome God’s word made flesh.
2:07 What Difference Does Christmas Make?
Fr John Bullock asks us, "Has the world really changed all that much since the first Christmas?"
5:01 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
The end of Part 15 of Fr Daniel's blog describes how Joseph dealt with the fear of leaving his loved ones and unfinished business behind as he approached death.
The Path to Joy: A New Book to Help Us Navigate the Stages of Faith
This newly published book by Tom Clements maps the faith journey in clear and practical steps, from Stage One (I Believe in God) to the ultimate stage (Union with God).
4:59 Living Your Best Life in Advent
How do we imitate Mary and say "yes" to the will of our Lord during this special time of Advent? We can look to Mary for "tips."
8:12 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
The first section of part 15 of Fr Daniel's blog delves into two of the four factors that caused Joseph angst as he approached death: uncertainty and pain.
In Memoriam – Heidi Marie Seubert
Heidi will be especially remembered and appreciated for her readiness to reach out and accompany others in need and for her love of making everything beautiful in so many ways.
4:24 Growing ECYD from the Canadian Prairies
Hear about how Donovan Novak, of Regina, Saskatchewan, is helping ECYD, Conquest and Challenge thrive 500 miles away from the nearest Legionary community.
10:31 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
The end of Part 14 of Fr Daniel's blog teaches parents that when it comes to raising their children in the faith, actions speak louder than words.
ECYD Launches IMPACT One Appeal, by Maria Knuth
"These ECYD Programs form adolescents as Christian leaders to transform culture... But we cannot do this alone."
3:28 Andrew's Outreach: Weekly Message for 11-30-2021
Fr Edward McIlmail, LC, teaches us how much the Holy Spirit can do with the little efforts we make when we share something of Christ with others.
5:26 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
The continuation of Part 14 of Fr Daniel's blog explores Joseph's experience of losing the 12-year-old Jesus in Jerusalem.
Everest Celebrates 30 Years of Living the Regnum Christi Charism
In the fall of 1991, Everest Academy, in Clarkston, Michigan, opened its doors to just 33 students. In September of this year, 30 years later, the school, now known as Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, celebrated its anniversary with a week of festivities. With a current enrollment of 427 students in grades preschool-12, Everest has impacted the lives of thousands of students and families.
7:10 Sister Cider, by Holly Gustafson
In this blog, Holly Gustafson shares about a saint who was so adept at making cider that she became known as “Sister Cider” by those who knew her.
9:39 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
Part 14 of Fr Daniel's blog shows us the power of pilgrimage in Jesus's upbringing.
Regnum Christi in the Ivory Coast
Here's how Deacon Dain Scherber, LC lives out his ministry to the Regnum Christi family in Ivory Coast, West Africa.
6:01 Marvel at the Beauty All Around You, by Fr John Bullock, LC
"I am inviting a different take on the world, one that recognizes that goodness and beauty—which come from God—have deeper roots and are more substantial that sin and evil."
11:44 Territorial Directors of the Legionaries of Christ and Consecrated Women Share a "Year in Review"
As 2021 draws to a close, the Territorial Directors of the Legionaries of Christ and the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi shared a look at what’s happened over the past year in two “Year in Review” discussions.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? Weekly Message for November 9, 2021
Fr John Pietropaoli, LC introduces his four-part video retreat with a letter to his fellow missionaries.
2:06 "The Mission My Heart Had Been Longing For": Catherine Macora Celebrates 25 Years of Consecration
"I knew in my heart that only God’s will would make me truly happy, and I couldn’t give up my search until I found it."
9:19 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
In Part 13 of his blog post, Fr Daniel describes how the Holy Family adjusts to life in Nazareth and the lessons Joseph and Jesus teach each other.
Letter from the Regnum Christi General Directorate for the Feast of Christ the King 2021
"We ask that the Holy Spirit enlighten our hearts so that this jubilee year that we now begin may be a time of gratitude to God for the gift of ECYD and a fresh breeze that helps us to renew his call to our spiritual family and apostolic body that is Regnum Christi."
4:02 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
Part 13 of Fr Daniel's blog series deals with the return of the Holy Family to Nazareth, where they were met with mixed reactions.
8:10 Who is Your Favorite Fall Saint?
Holly Gustafson shares lessons gleaned from St. Faustina Kowalska's diary, "Divine Mercy in My Soul."
Meet the Newest Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi!
Ana Sarmiento and Olivia Steeves share the steps of their journey that have led them to consecrate their lives to Christ.
8:11 Living the Charism of Regnum Christi in the Domestic Church: The Rawicki Family
”We credit our involvement with Regnum Christi as a huge support in raising our children to love their faith.”
16:54 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
The end of Part 12 of Fr Daniel's series deals with how the Holy Family was treated during their time in Egypt and how we can imitate them in loving our neighbor.
Regnum Christi General Directive College Announces Jubilee Year for 50th Anniversary of ECYD
From the first groups of young people in 1971 to today, ECYD has been like a flame enkindled in our spiritual family, bringing the creativity and freshness that belong to youth.
3:22 International Missions Are Back!
We now have five open and safe options for missionaries to choose from.
6:37 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
The continuation of part 12 of Fr Daniel's blog shows us how togetherness allows each family member to flourish.
Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
Part 12 of Fr. Daniel's blog shows us how adversity and insecurity can lead us to love more deeply.
6:39 Praying the Rosary Through the Gaze of Christ, by Holly Gustafson
Holly shares how she tries to imitate the prayer of a pious friend of St. John Vianney: "I look at Him and he looks at me!"
9:20 Pope Francis Names Legionary of Christ as President of the Governorate of Vatican City State
Mons. Fernando Vérgez, LC has served the Holy See for nearly 50 years through five pontificates.
Art and Contemplation: Awakening the Contemplative Gaze to the Beauty of God
As she began to paint more and more, Gaetane realized that God, as the great gift-giver that he is, was returning to her the artistic gift that she had freely surrendered to him.
7:05 A Beacon of Hope, by Niccolo Tuazon
The Blessed Community’s Family Rosary is a radiant beacon of hope that greatly inspires all who participate to rise with perseverance from the bleakness of life’s troubles and bask in the glory of God’s love and mercy.
11:30 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
Part 12 of Fr Daniel's gives us a look at Joseph as an immigrant in Egypt, far from his culture, language and connections.
Women of the Bible: An Invitation to Discover the Women of the Old Testament Whose Lives Were Transformed by God
"The objective is that the participants let God touch their lives and transform them, that they discover – or rediscover – the Father’s love for them, and that they begin to base their identity in the love of God and in being his beloved daughters."
6:17 New Regnum Christi English App now on Apple and Android!
Use it every day to connect to Christ in prayer and be inspired to live the life and mission he is calling you to!
7:17 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
The continuation of part 11 of Fr. Daniel's blog explores the themes of the suffering of the innocent and Joseph's example of audacity in a tight situation.
Matt Maher, Sr. Miriam Hideland and Others Collaborate with Magdala in New Online Pilgrimage of Healing & Hope
Join this great crowd that followed Jesus through Galilee. Show Him your wounds, and witness His healing.
3:17 Live the Mystery: A Virtual Convention to Explore the Mystery of the Regnum Christi Charism
"To recall, after all these years, the moment when Christ first spoke my name and asked me to join this movement, and to realize that he is present with us in each and every Encounter… this was a re-defining moment."
6:57 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
Part 11 of Fr Daniel's blog explores how St. Joseph questions his ability to protect the Holy Family.
Wheat
In May, Galilee looks like a giant quilt of vibrant green and golden yellow squares with fields ready for the early summer wheat harvest. In this blog, Kathleen Nichols explains how wheat speaks to the intimacy of God.
4:13 The Holy Cross
The primary symbol for our Catholic faith is the Crucifix. In this letter, Fr John Bartunek, LC, shares what the Crucifix can remind us of that will help us through our own crosses in life.
7:01 Lessons from the Workshop of St. Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
Part 10 of Fr Daniel's reflection on St. Joseph delves into his reactions to the prophesies of Simeon and Anna during the Presentation.
Virtual Pilgrimage of Healing & Hope with Mary Magdalene
Magdala invites you to join us on our third virtual pilgrimage through the Holy Land this October, themed, “A Virtual Pilgrimage of Healing & Hope with Mary Magdalene.”
4:03 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, Part 10, by Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC
A Christian approach to prophecy necessarily entails a balanced application of discernment, prudential judgment by the Church, and humble response to God’s guidance.
12:12 Secularism's Problem With Fear, by Fr. John Bullock, LC
Our secular society has a big problem… it is deeply afraid.
Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, Part 9, by Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC
The Lord wants us to pursue him with all our heart. Like the wise men, this implies action, leaving our comfort zone, and persevering through difficult periods when we lose sight of the guiding star.
11:26 A Summer of Mission!
Many missionaries shared that it was one of the happiest weeks they had experienced in a long time.
14:05 The Best Time of Day to Pray (According to the Saints), by Holly Gustafson
The saints agree, and so far, I haven’t found a single one that recommends procrastinating or postponing your prayer time until it’s absolutely the most convenient time of the day.
Spiritual Director Formation: A Journey Towards Freedom
For Teresa Chabot, who was already providing spiritual direction before participating in the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program, the course prompted what Teresa calls “a total paradigm shift” in her thought processes and in her approach as a spiritual director.
5:44 Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, Part 9, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
Salvation history is replete with Cinderella stories of second-born sons elevated to primary status, slaves rising to greatness, stammerers leading national exodus, the blind toppling towers, penniless widows becoming queens, shepherd boys chosen as kings, and simple folk called to mighty missions.
14:17 Something Good from Nazareth: Weekly Message for 08/24/21, by Fr Nikola Derpich, LC
Our Lord's words struck a chord in Nathanael, and Nathanael knew something new was in store.
Seven Legionaries of Christ Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
Surrounded by friends, family, and Regnum Christi members of all vocations, seven young men were ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Robert McClory on July 31st at Notre Dame parish in Michigan City, Indiana.
9:37 The Power of Humility, by Fr John Bullock, LC
Disdained in our current culture, humility has had to practice… well… humility.
14:19 Online Therapist Shares Divine Mercy University’s Influence
Annalicia DiLollo, a Master of Science in Counseling Alumna, shares how her studies at DMU helps her bring peace and light to the life of her patients.
Fr Anthony Bannon Leaves a Legacy of Faith, Courage, and Zealous Dedication to the Kingdom of God
To Fr Anthony’s Legionary brothers in Christ, he was a man of great courage, profound faith, and a relentless love for and dedication to the Church and Regnum Christi.
9:16 Drawn by a Greater Love, by Fr Adam Zettel, LC
It was the blood from his wounded heart that touched me the most, because I knew he wanted my heart to be wounded like his, bleeding like his, and I knew that if I united my heart to his he could say, “Now I have a friend to suffer with me.”
18:19 Questions and Answers About Regnum Christi
5: What is the spirituality of Regnum Christi?
Fr. Anthony Bannon dies at age 74
In the early morning hours of August 5, 2021 the Lord called our dearest Fr. Anthony Bannon, LC, home after health complications arising from cancer.
4:29 What Would Mary Do: Maternal Advice for When You’re Obsessing, by Holly Gustafson
He immediately pointed me to His mother and invited me to ask, what would she do?
7:44 Lessons From the Workshop of St. Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg
The work of Christ is to care for the poor, to do works of mercy, and shift our focus from the passing things of this world to what really matters.
While They Were Gone
In June, our LC priests left their homes to capture a much-needed “R and R”. It was an opportunity for the community to work in communion and joy to ensure that Mary’s garden was looked after when their formal stewards were away.
2:03 Uncharted Territory, by Fr Nikola Derpich, LC
Like apostles and missionaries of old, we’re called to rise to the challenge, bolstered by the conviction that the Lord has loved us, saved us, and sanctified us.
5:51 Lessons From the Workshop of St. Joseph, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC, Part 8, Continued
Why does God the Father choose shepherds to invite to his Son’s side at the crib of Bethlehem? There are at least three possible answers.
Honorary Degree Bestowed on CEO of Life Perspectives
"There are so many people who live with deep, unresolved wounds as a result of pregnancy loss... I am honored to be recognized for my efforts to make it culturally acceptable to acknowledge and listen to those who are impacted."
3:33 What Exactly IS Conquest Club and Why Should Boys Join?
"Conquest has helped me in my faith by showing me that, in a world where it is seen as ridiculous to be serious about religion, there are groups like Conquest which are always there to help you not only grow in your faith but also enjoy it."
6:24 Lessons From the Workshop of St. Joseph, Part 8, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
Simple folk and saints might be poor and forgotten, ignored and scorned by all, but still great in God’s eyes.
Approval of the Constitutions of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi
"Let us give thanks to God for this gift He gives us and may this be one more invitation to ‘live and live abundantly’ this beautiful vocation to which He has called us."
2:48 Big Kids, Big Problems, by Holly Gustafson
"I’m learning to let go of my expectations and my need for control, and learning to trust God to accompany my children through adulthood, in ways that I, their non-divine, non-omnipotent mother, cannot."
6:12 A Collaboration of Joy: RC Music Collective and The Vigil Project Host Music and Evangelization Retreat
"We really felt the call to go beyond just the recording of an album – we wanted to actually put into practice our Regnum Christi charism, which is the formation of apostles."
Fr. Russell Ward, LC, is Ordained to the Priesthood in the Legionaries of Christ
At his ordination he noted that receiving both the anointing of confirmation and the anointing of the priesthood by the bishop of Lansing emphasized to him that he has a spiritual home and deep roots in the diocese, no matter where in the world he is sent on his mission as a priest of the Legionaries of Christ.
3:58 Remembering Isabel García de Vinuesa (1966-2021).
“Many times we dream beautiful things, but reality does not always coincide with our dreams, and it is important to fall in love with that reality which is the best dream you can have because it is your personal story.”
13:03 New! Questions & Answers about Regnum Christi
Questions & Answers about Regnum Christi is a great way for anyone discerning Regnum Christi to get more information, for members to go more deeply into their charism and call, and for people who want to get more information to find the answers they are looking for.
Fr. Vinh Pham and Fr. Michael Sester Ordained to the Priesthood in the Legionaries of Christ
In a moving and reverent Mass attended by hundreds of family, friends, and members of Regnum Christi, the two deacons received their priestly ordination as the culmination of over a decade of priestly discernment and formation.
5:32 A Year of Growing in Love and Discerning the Call to Consecration
"There was a deep joy and the intuition that, if he puts this longing for ‘more’ in us, only he can fill it."
9:30 A New American’s Perspective on America in 2021
"This July 4th, as I celebrate it for the first time as a US citizen, I hope that many of you will rediscover the beauty of the country you also call home, and stop at nothing to uphold the best of what we have here."
Fr. Seth Sabata, a Legionary of Christ, is Ordained to the Priesthood in Nebraska
"Vocation, more than our own choice, is a response to God’s unmerited call."
4:16 The Transformative Power of Catholic Education
"You can teach someone to memorize the creed and say ‘I believe…’ but the faith by which they truly believe is a gift from God – it’s grace."
12:19 Don’t Miss These Fun & Formative Summer Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults!
After a year of lock down and COVID 19 restrictions, today’s youth and young adults need meaningful experiences and encounters together.
"It has been a personal gift from Jesus": A New Consecrated Community Established in Louisiana
The Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi have a long history of visiting and serving in the Louisiana area, but now, they’ll be calling Louisiana home.
5:04 Four American Legionaries of Christ Ordained to the Priesthood this Summer
In the North American Territory four new American priests were ordained between April and June. They are Fr. Seth Sabata, LC, from Lincoln, Nebraska; Fr. Vinh Pham, LC from Fountain Valley, California; Fr. Michael Sester, LC, from Rogers, Minnesota; and Fr. Russell Ward, LC, from Flint, Michigan.
12:09 Regnum Christi Federation Releases Strategic Plan for 2021-2024
The recently released documents show much alignment and a common focus on the purpose, mission, and communion of Regnum Christi, as outlined in the Statutes of the Regnum Christi Federation.
Another Easy Summer Reading List, by Holly Gustafson
This summer, I’m focusing on books with good stories that are told in engaging and even gripping ways.
3:04 Welcoming the Sacred Heart: Weekly Message for 06-08-2021, by Fr John Bartunek, LC
I think it’s safe to say that most of us, here in the twenty-first century, feel that we don’t fully understand either the beauty and the power of this devotion, or how to effectively plug into it in our daily lives.
7:21 DMU Celebrates its 20th Graduating Class, with Big Plans for the Future
We have been sent, and our life is much more than just a job – it’s a vocation, it’s a calling, and it’s an opportunity to serve, with the Lord.
Lessons from the Workshop of Saint Joseph, Part 6, by Fr Daniel Brandenburg, LC
You could say that my dad was a serial home builder, and learning from his craftsmanship has helped me to draw many parallels with Saint Joseph’s work in Nazareth, Bethlehem, Egypt, and back again to Nazareth.
9:36 Musings on Motherhood, by Corinne Medrana
Explore the reality of motherhood with me through the experiences of three generations of moms in excerpts and highlights from this conversation I had with Tita Nita Peña and Rina Santos.
15:19 New Booklet Shares the Evangelizing Impact of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi
The Consecrated Women you’ll meet in CRC IMPACT have varied backgrounds and diverse missions in the Church, but evident in all of them are the common threads of the Regnum Christi Charism and a new mature confidence in their unique identity as lay consecrated women who are part of a broader Spiritual Family.
Discover Your Personal Mission: Giving Women the Tools to Live with Purpose
"The main essence of this content that we are offering is to help women realize that they don’t have a mission – they are a mission."
7:52 The Mission Continues
After such a fruitful Holy Week turnout, the missionary zeal continues to grow and spread.
9:34 The Practice of Grounding Prayer, by Holly Gustafson
"There is no rock like our God, and no one better to make me feel sure and steady when I’m feeling unsure and ungrounded."
The Fulfillment of My Deepest Desire, by Deacon Russell Ward, LC
"I have found that God fills us with deep desires in our hearts and, if we let him lead us, he will undoubtedly begin to fulfill all of these desires in unexpected ways."
4:28 Part IV: Dreams, Desires and St. Teresa's Call to Found, by Lisa Small
"I dream that the apostle in each one of us, especially our lay members, may be unleashed."
11:17 Divine Mercy University and Regnum Christi: a Partnership to Educate and Inspire Spiritual Directors
"The ministry of being a spiritual director is really a hidden service, because it is not about you, it’s about the person being directed and their relationship with the Lord."
Deacon Vinh Pham, LC: Yes to the Next Step
"One step at a time," I said, "only one step". That was the best first step of my life.
7:45 "This institute is quenching a thirst in my spirit I didn’t even know I had": The Lydia Institute provides a new ministry for professional women
The mission of the Lydia Institute is to engage working women in the life and mission of the Church… one heart, one home, one office at a time.
13:47 Part V: A Blueprint of Lay Consecration: St. Joseph, by Lisa Small
Jesus, Joseph, and Mary are incredible models in living out this style of life – being 100% lay, and 100% consecrated.
Bringing the Joy of the Gospel to the Academic World
For Dr. Marial Corona, a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, the academic world is the perfect setting in which to bring the Gospel values.
5:23 My Retreat With St. Teresa Part 4: The Walls of Avila and Our Call to Go Out, by Lisa Small
Contemplating the walls of Avila and praying about my current mission reaffirmed my Regnum Christi call to go out and bring Christ into our secularized world.
12:54 Something Special about St. Joseph, by Fr John Bullock, LC
Our society urgently needs a Christian renewal of what it means to be a man, a husband, and a father.
Way of St. Joseph: Life Surprises
Today we share part 5 of the 14-part series on St. Joseph by Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC. In this blog, Fr. Daniel reflects on St. Joseph and his reaction to the surprise of Mary's pregnancy.
6:07 My Retreat with St. Teresa: No One Is an Island - Not Even a Contemplative Nun
This is part 3 of a series of 6 blogs where Lisa Small, a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, shares about her 8 day silent retreat in Avila and what St. Teresa of Avila and the current Carmelites living there had to teach her about her own vocation as a lay consecrated woman called to evangelize and sanctify the world through her Regnum Christi spirituality.
12:12 St. Joseph the Worker and the Virtue of Work
For the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, Holly Gustafson reflects on the virtue of work and suggests two books to honor St. Joseph for the month of May.
"Would you do it for me?"
Deacon Michael Sester, LC shares his vocation story.
6:53 "Monasteries and Miami Beach", by Lisa Small
A place I would typically avoid became a place of deep encounter with God.
14:02 "Three Secular Books that Speak to the Sanctity of Life", by Holly Gustafson
These aren’t Catholic books by Catholic authors, but books that (perhaps unknowingly) explore Catholic issues, in a way that confirmed and helped to deepen my own Catholic understanding of the sanctity of life, from womb to tomb.
Spiritual Mentorship and the Ministry of Relationship
For Lauren Lagarde, mentoring young adults along their faith journeys has become a mission and now a ministry, and it all came about from a touching promise to a friend.
4:48 Join Us For a Weekend of Growth as a Man and a Father
It is time for all of us to remember our identity as Catholic Men. This April 23-25, the A Man and Father conference will help men embrace a new identity as images of God’s Fatherly love for all humanity.
7:43 My Retreat with St. Teresa: What can a Carmelite cloistered nun teach us about our own vocation within Regnum Christi?
This is part 1 of a series of 6 blogs in which Lisa Small, a Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, shares about her 8-day silent retreat in Avila and what St. Teresa of Avila and the current Carmelites living there had to teach her about her vocation as a lay consecrated woman called to evangelize and sanctify the world through her Regnum Christi spirituality.
Easter Letter to All RC Members from the Territorial Directive College
As members of Regnum Christi we feel as if Holy Week is, in a singular way, ‘our week,’ and the Easter season is also ‘our season.’
5:39 Fr. Seth Sabata, LC: My Story of Getting Walloped by God’s Call
When I clearly felt the call of the Lord for the first time it seemed like he hit me over the head with a two-by-four of grace.
12:50 Holy Wednesday: Transformation. “Mary Magdalene Embarks on a Journey”
The French painter Georges de la Tour teaches us that for Mary Magdalene and for each one of us, transformation is a lifelong commitment and a daily struggle.
Holy Week Mission Blog: Holy Monday
On Holy Monday, the Virtual Holy Week mission focused on the topic of fear until Fr. Shawn Aaron, LC, gave a reflection on the Vaccine for Fear—Jesus. In this blog, Steve Auth shares reflections from the first day of the Virtual Holy Week Missions.
6:12 My Unheroic Lent
In this blog post, Holly Gustafson tells us that some years, we have to let someone else be the hero for Lent.
8:46 My Heart Is the World: Discovering Fraternity
Olivia Steeves, a candidate for the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, explores the depths of fraternity, communion and tension in human relationships.
Way of St. Joseph: Betrothal
Today we share the next part of a 14-part series by Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC, which is offered as a practical, imaginative, and prayerful way to get to know the saint who was the earthly father of Jesus, and the husband of Mary, during this Year of St. Joseph.
9:38 Regnum Christi Down Under: A Faithful Father’s Legacy
Very early on Christmas morning, Michael Devereux passed away in his hometown of Dunedin, New Zealand. Father of seven sons, including three Legionary priests, Michael was a devoted husband and father who leaves behind a family legacy of faithful and generous service to the Church and Regnum Christi.
14:38 Missions and the Material God Uses to Build the Kingdom
A few weeks ago, Fr. Jorge Obregon, LC, asked 13 young adults gathered for a mission day to consider what building materials we are offering God every day, so he can build a place for us to live in heaven. They responded by preparing food that would become simple but powerful offerings of love to the homeless people they would encounter later.
The Way of St. Joseph: The Fears of St. Joseph
Today we share the next part of a 14-part series by Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC, which is offered as a practical, imaginative, and prayerful way to get to know the saint who was the earthly father of Jesus, and the husband of Mary, during this Year of St. Joseph.
9:08 Everyday Kind of Love
In movies, shows, books, and songs, we see love as something that happens to us instead of something that we nurture everyday. What we learn from these things is that we can fall in and out of love quickly. In this blog, Celine Dabao reflects on how the love between her parents mirrors the sacrificial love of Christ.
11:48 Young Man, I Say to You, Arise
In this blog, Br. John Sester, LC, shares his Spiritual Exercises reflection on the crucifixion.
"Legionaries' Governance Style Grows in Charity and Wisdom": For the Legionaries of Christ, the exercise of authority has matured in many significant ways over the years of their renewal. The changes that are reflected in their new constitutions have made a number of concrete differences in the way Legionaries live their vocation today. Here are some of them.
6:09 "God's Carpenter: St Joseph's Life in Four Short Stories": When Pope Francis released an apostolic letter titled “Patris Corde,” inviting Christians all over the world to develop and nurture a relationship with St. Joseph, Father Simon Cleary, LC, knew that he wanted to do something special to bring others closer to his patron saint. He got the idea to write a book of stories that would bring detail to and animate the life of St. Joseph.
12:33 "Coleen Fink Joins RC Territorial Directive College": The North American Territorial Directive College of the Regnum Christi Federation has announced the appointment of Coleen Fink of Coppell, Texas, as the second lay member on the College. She joins Charlie Bradley, a lay member from Ohio, Fr. Shawn Aaron, LC, Fr. David Daly, LC, and Consecrated Women Kathleen Murphy and Glory Darbellay.
In "Wonder of Eve: A Health-Focused Approach to Promoting a Culture of Life", nurse and certified fertility educator Diane Daly introduces a new approach to transmit to young women the truth about their fertility and God's plan.
6:08 In "From Physicist to Formator: Fr. Timothy Walsh, LC, Becomes the New Rector at the Legionaries of Christ’s Novitiate and College of Humanities", we learn what the seminarians studying liberal arts and their new rector are all about.
10:43 "Faith in the Time of COVID" describes how the Regnum Christi sections in the Philippines and some of their initiatives have flourished in spite of, and sometimes because of, the trials of the past year.
In "Lent Is Mission Season", we hear how the National Support Team helped the homeless in Philadelphia when they gathered to plan for the upcoming Holy Week missions.
3:20 In "Daughter, Take Heart", blogger Holly Gustafson takes inspiration from one woman in the Gospel to find healing this Lent.
8:16 "A Free Lenten Cookbook: Nourishment for Body and Soul" describes an unlikely way an RC Formation Team literally brought fruit out of their desire to be more connected during the pandemic.
In "Lenten Resolutions for Your Mental Health", blogger Holly Gustafson offers us five ways we can take care of our spiritual and mental needs to find peace during the pandemic.
2:52 "Feeding Body and Soul in El Salvador During the Pandemic" describes how an El Salvadoran restaurant and other organizations are supporting the suffering and needy around them.
6:17 In "The Way of St. Joseph, Part 1", Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC, shares lessons that he learned in his dad's workshop -- and St. Joseph's.
In "5 Lenten Resolutions for Your Marriage," blogger Holly Gustafson offers those called to the vocation of marriage five suggestions that might improve your life in the weeks ahead.
4:45 "All Things Women: A New Apostolic Platform Inspired by Regnum Christi Team Life," tells the story ofEileen Weick, an RC Member in San Jose, California, and her new apostolate, "All Things Women," a platform for women to discover their unique identity and share their talents at the service of the Church, through things like writing, broadcasting, public speaking, and peer mentorship. Through creating community and small groups, hosting events like retreats and workshops, and providing coaching and spiritual direction, All Things Women hopes to create opportunities for women to not only be replenished and nourished, but also be supported and equipped to replenish and nourish others through their own unique talents.
11:13 Meet Fr. Jorgé Obregon, LC, in "Solid Ideas for a Fluid World: Providing Timeless Answers in a Climate of Constant Change," and learn more about his new book and hisnew program called Our Voice, a platform to bring groups together for weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly meetings to discuss hot button topics on social issues, leadership, and spirituality.
“Pilgrimage In Faith: A Virtual Lenten Journey Through the Holy Land”
A virtual pilgrimage allows pilgrims to visit holy places calmly and prayerfully. With no crowds, it is possible to delve more deeply into many Biblical, cultural, historical and spiritual details which are nearly impossible to convey under normal circumstances. The team of Legionaries, Consecrated and lay people who work in Magdala in the Holy Land are offering a free new virtual pilgrimage opportunity entitled, “Pilgrimage in Faith: A Virtual Lenten Journey Through the Holy Land Inspired by Abraham, Our Father in Faith.
3:51 “Father Félix Alarcón dies in Madrid”
Fr. Félix Alarcón passed away February 5, 2021, the first Friday of the month, at the Jiménez Díaz Foundation hospital, in Madrid (Spain), at the age of 87 and after 57 years of priesthood. Fr. Félix was among the first generations of Legionaries of Christ, and was one of the first to denounce Fr. Marcial Maciel. The 2020 General Chapter of the Legionaries of Christ had asked him for forgiveness, recognizing as “prophetic his denunciation in favor of truth and justice" and thanking him "for the good he did not only for the Congregation, but for the Church itself"
6:46 “Join the Consecrated Women in a Consecration to St. Joseph”
The Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi are leading a 33-day guided consecration to St Joseph during this year dedicated to him. For the 33 days leading up to St. Joseph’s feast day on March 19th, you are invited to join them daily in reading the corresponding chapter from the book, watching the daily video from the Consecrated Women on Facebook, and reflecting on the material in your own daily life.
First, Welcome to a new blog called “The Way of St. Joseph,” written by Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC. This 14-part series is offered as a practical, imaginative, and prayerful way to get to know the saint who was the earthly father of Jesus, and the husband of Mary, during this Year of St. Joseph.
7:58 Next up: Holy Week 2021 is still Holy Week, so even in the midst of the COVID 19 Pandemic, we want to live it in the best way possible. Some have prudently asked, “Can we still do missions this year? Should we still do missions this year?” For the National Support Team of Mission Youth, and the Local Mission Youth Directors, the answer is a resounding, “YES!”. The mission may look different this year, but the mission is still out there and we need to respond with courage and creativity.
10:58 Last, we offer an abridged verion of a new story, "Legionaries of Christ Embrace Journey of Healing, Prevention, and Purification," detailing many of the ways that the Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ is working to heal the trauma involved with sexual abuse in its past, prevent any future abuse, and purify its identity and practices.
Our first story this week, "Worthy of Wearing: A Movement Guiding Women on the Journey to Self-Worth," is about Nicole Caruso and her journey to self-worth that led her to write a book and create a new program with a powerful and transformative message of every woman's intrinsic worthiness.
Next, in "Surrendering to Love: A Year in the Life Discerning the Consecrated Vocation, "we introduce you to Elizabeth Conklin, a young woman who is spending this year discerning a potential vocation with the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi.
Finally, in "Reclaiming Love: The Fruit of a Five-Year Journey that has Only Just Begun," Fr. Martin Connor, LC, tells us about his new book which explores human love, the struggle between the head and the heart, and how to reclaim a healthy, balanced, and authentic love.
In our first story, “Empty Pews and Crowded Hospitals: The Priestly Ministry During COVID-19 ,” meet Fr. Stephen Howe, LC, who contracted COVID 19 in March of 2020. After he recovered, his ministry as vicar at St. Peter and St. Denis Parish in Yonkers, New York, took on a new focus, reaching out to those who are suffering from the virus. Fr. Stephen spends his days offering help and healing as a priest and minister of the sacraments to his parishioners, whether it’s in their homes, in the church, or at their hospital bedsides.
Next up, hear about the new book, “Millennials Meet Mary.” In this modern day and age, how do millennials meet Mary? Considering the Mother of Jesus died more than 2,000 years ago, some encounter her through prayers and devotions while others contemplate her through art from museums around the world. This new book is a compilation of Marian art reviews from 80 millennials in 42 countries. They each reflect on Jesus’ Mother from their various backgrounds, which Joan says is the “A to Z,” starting with Argentina and Armenia and ending with Zimbabwe.
Our third story, “Creating a Thriving Regnum Christi Section at Benedictine College”, introduces us to Fr. Ryan Richardson, LC. Life as full-time college chaplain is a busy one. Father Ryan has been working to intentionally share and live that beauty of the charism of teamwork and Regnum Christi family life with the RC students on campus.
This week's episode is a narration of 3 stories published by Regnum Christi on www.regnumchristi.org.
Our first story, "Caring for the Unborn and the Underserved in Downtown Wichita," introduces us to Dr. Jody Elson, a Regnum Christi member in Wichita, Kansas. “What are you doing for the poor?” was the question that Dr. Elson’s spiritual director asked her one day during spiritual guidance, and it’s the one that ultimately gave focus to Jody’s career as a family physician dedicated to some of the most vulnerable sectors of the population – the unborn, the poor, and the underserved.
In our second story, "A New Path and Purpose for Nashville Musician," we meet Rae Hering. Raised in a Catholic home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, singer-songwriter Rae Hering moved to Nashville to study piano and composition at Belmont University, where partying and playing music took priority over attending Mass. For years, Rae ignored her Catholic faith, until a close member of Rae’s family took his own life.
Our third story this week is "Rose Cunningham makes her final vows as a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi," an interview with Rose that happened right before she made her final vows as a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Rome.
This week's episode is a narration of 3 stories published by Regnum Christi on www.regnumchristi.org.
The first story, "Praying for Our Prodigals: An Apostolate of Prayer and Peace," introduces us to Kristine Bruce, a member of Regnum Christi and the founder of an apostolate called "Praying for Our Prodigals," designed to guide and encourage people to pray, fast, and do acts of mercy for their loved ones living far from the Church.
The second story, "Victoria Backstrom Makes Final Vows of Consecration," is an interview with Victoria Backstrom who just made her final vows as a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi. We spoke with her about many topics such as community life, her relationship with the Regnum Christi family and her relationship with God.
Finally, "RC Music Collective: A New Musical Initiative at the Service of the Church," tells the story ofFr. Jaime Lorenzo, LC, who has been a music lover nearly his entire life, but when he joined the seminary to become a Legionary of Christ, he left it behind without much deliberation. A couple of years down the road, music came back into his life, and now Fr. Jaime, along with one of his Legionary brothers, Fr. John Klein, and one of his Consecrated sisters, Emily Roman, is able to contribute his love and talent for music in a brand-new initiative called the Regnum Christi Music Collective.