What does it mean to live the faith in the midst of today's world? How can an international lay community rediscover its identity and renew its mission? These were some of the questions present in the meeting «We Are Sent»(We are sent) from about 60 members of the Regnum Christi from Western and Central Europe, who met in Krakow, Poland, to discuss the (Poland) from May 30 to May 1° June 2025. During three days of prayer, formation and personal testimonies, the participants sought to rekindle the fire of their Christian vocation in an atmosphere marked by spirituality and fraternity.
The event took place at the John Paul II Center. «Do not be afraid!», a site of missionary inspiration, ideal for a meeting focused on identity, contemplation, evangelization and mission. of the laity.
Contemplation and roots
Friday was oriented to contemplation. The day began with a lecture by P. Eduardo Robles Gil, L.C., who highlighted the role of the Regnum Christi as «a living part of the Body of Christ, called to fruitfulness in communion».
Several testimonials corroborated ethis idea. Andrea Heck, from Germany, shared how his identity in Christ is not based on achievement, but on belonging. Ágnes Kollár, from Hungary, recounted his journey in discovering his place within the Regnum Christi family and in God's plan.
The titled workshopi «Rediscovering first love in the Regnum Christi family» was oriented to the vocationóo of the layman to holiness, algo that was carried out at through small group discussions.
For la late moved to the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy. There, they prayed the Chaplet in several languages, participated in Mass in the Chapel of St. Faustina and listened to the prayer of a sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy. The day closed with a Eucharistic adoration led by Fr.. Klaus Einsle, L.C., He invited everyone to open their hearts to the mercy of Christ.
Evangelization from everyday life
On Saturday, attention turned to the apostolic mission. «No fruit without roots», indicated at .or the P. Klaus at the beginning of the day, stressing that all evangelizing action requires a deep connection with Christ.
Among the highlights of that day, P, the P. Mark Thelen, L.C., presented the nascent initiative «Campus misionero european», a apostolic project of evangelization for lay professionals in Europe. Later, Katarzyna Warchał, from IKEA, shared his experience of living his faith in the working world, giving testimony of the Evangelio not only with words, but also with attitudes and decisions.
In an open-format workshop, participants freely chose the topics to be discussed and formed dynamic groups, encouraging a sincere and collaborative dialogue, beyond the barriers from idiom. or cultural.
One of the testimonials that marked the day was that of the flute player Mihi Kim, who explained how he has consecrated his art to God: «My music belongs to you». The day culminated with the prayer of the Rosary before the Eucharist and a visit to the House of the Apostles in the Regnum Christi in Krakow.
A community sent
On Sunday, the meeting concluded with the celebration of Mass at the John Paul II Shrine. EEduardo Robles Gil, L.C., L.C., en his homily, he recalled that the Regnum Christi is called to be a place of encounter, where Christ can reach out to others..s people through the testimony of those who follow him.
When saying goodbye Grzegorz Cempla, from Poland, after those days lived in community, summed up the spirit of the weekend with: «If we want to set hearts on fire, our own hearts must first burn.».
A renewal for the mission
More than a meeting, the weekend in Krakow was a renewal. An opportunity for the laity of the Regnum Christi to reconnect with their vocation and strengthen their commitment to the Christian mission in their family, work, volunteer work and community. Krakow 2025 remains now in the memory of los participated as a moment of grace and communion.
With information from „WeAreSent“ – Herzen entflammen for Jesus.
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