As I reflect on my last 8 years as a cursilliesta, I am constantly asking myself, What makes me come back? What makes me drive 2 hours to an Elk county closing and why do I see so many Elk county folks (or insert any county) each month at Cursillo? I keep coming back to one big idea...RELATIONSHIPS! I am excited each month to see my old friends and just as excited to meet new ones. As with any relationship, these relationships take some effort, acceptance, and compassion. As I move into the next 4th day I will be mindful of the humanness of my brothers and sisters in Christ. I will be accepting and compassionate of my perceived shortfalls and pray that in return you, brothers and sisters, will love me in spite of mine. The witness from the candidates last night, only served as confirmation that what makes Cursillo successful in providing encounters with Christ, is relationships. It is the Christ we see when we look at each other as we walk in His image.
How will you keep your brother today? God Bless