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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.