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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.