8 Days to go before Congress –
Fr. Ryszard Szmydki OMI reflects back on the first Congress and meetings in 1995 – 1996 Lay Associates Congress, Aix-en-Provence … Continue reading 8 Days to go before Congress –
Category: Memories – Reflection on the 1st Congress
9 Days before Congress Blog #11 “And on the fourth day we rested.”
Do you want Eugene to come alive for you? Make the trek through the narrow, winding streets of Aix and … Continue reading 9 Days before Congress Blog #11 “And on the fourth day we rested.”
10 Days before Congress Blog #10“The work is complete.”
Day Three, Monday May 20, was our day to complete the work. That morning, we received the draft document, ‘Identity … Continue reading 10 Days before Congress Blog #10“The work is complete.”
11 Days before Congress Blog #9“ A communion of the charism”
The smoke rises in a gentle spiral. The fragrance of the incense becomes stronger and stronger until we are breathing … Continue reading 11 Days before Congress Blog #9“ A communion of the charism”
12 Days before Congress Blog #8“ Gathering as one.
It felt like the invitation of the Spirit: find a new unity in our diversity; uncover a complementarity that respected … Continue reading 12 Days before Congress Blog #8“ Gathering as one.
13 Days before the Congress Blog #7“ We work….
Father General’s dream was before us: lay association as a new reality in the congregation. “How ever were we going … Continue reading 13 Days before the Congress Blog #7“ We work….
14 Days before the Congress Blog #6“The charism of Saint Eugene belongs to the whole church,” Father Chaigne
declared. The French Oblate made the comment in his homily at the 1st Eucharistic assembly of the Congress and I … Continue reading 14 Days before the Congress Blog #6“The charism of Saint Eugene belongs to the whole church,” Father Chaigne
15 Days before the Congress Blog #5“This Congress is the culmination of a dream begun eight years ago,” Father General Marcello Zago stated simply.”
“This Congress is the culmination of a dream begun eight years ago,” Father General Marcello Zago stated simply. As an … Continue reading 15 Days before the Congress Blog #5“This Congress is the culmination of a dream begun eight years ago,” Father General Marcello Zago stated simply.”
16 Days before the Congress Blog #4 “Together We Gather”
Filing in that first memorable morning, we are full of anticipation and a babble of excited voices fills the air. … Continue reading 16 Days before the Congress Blog #4 “Together We Gather”
17 Days to Congress: Blog #3 “Behind the Door”
The burgundy door is not the only entrance to the Mission House, but it is the only one I used … Continue reading 17 Days to Congress: Blog #3 “Behind the Door”
Lay Associations Post Congress 22 > 37th General Chapters 2022 