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This document discusses the meaning of communion and community. It defines communion as unity, empathy, and spiritual union. The main points are: - Religious life is a quest for God that is lived out in community, as no one lives alone. - Togetherness and finding wholeness with others without division is the experience of spirituality. - A community grows in love and God's word, and treats others with genuine love. - Jesus' vision was of communities working as teams to build up God's family by listening to God's will together and realizing it.
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The document discusses the importance of grouping in Cursillo. It provides guidance on grouping, including:
- Grouping is the heart of Cursillo and the fundamental function, with the goal of helping Cursillistas become holy.
- Groups should focus on members' relationship with God through sharing their piety, study, and action.
- New Cursillistas should group as soon as possible with support from sponsors to ensure their perseverance.
- Groups are intended to reinforce the lessons of the weekend and sustain Cursillistas through regular meetings focused on friendship and spiritual growth.
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1. Being planted in community is important for flourishing and bearing fruit. Life groups are designed to foster relationships where people can share lives, encourage one another, and apply spiritual truths.
2. Those in a life group should appreciate their leader and take on roles to serve the group. Those not yet in a group should visit one to become planted and engaged.
3. Jesus commands his followers to love one another so that everyone will know they are his disciples. Being planted in community through a life group allows Christians to love and support one another.
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The document compares the Tower of Babel community to a God-based community. The Tower of Babel was built for human pride and fame, resulting in dispersion. A God-based community exists to proclaim the Gospel, bringing unity. It lists privileges like being part of Christ's body and responsibilities like showing love and preaching the Gospel of belonging to the church community. Unity among believers of different backgrounds can be achieved without losing individuality by drawing near to God and each other.
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- 1. COMMUNION TO BUILD UP COMMUNITY Chapter - III
- 3. MEANING OF COMMUNION • Communion – Unity, empathy, closeness, close association, intimacy, spiritual union
- 4. COMMUNITY - THERE IS NO ‘I’ BUT ‘WE’
- 5. LOVING CONNECTEDNESS IS SPIRITUALITY
- 6. THREE NEW TESTAMENT WORDS FOR LOVE: AGAPE, KOINONIA, PHILIA. THE SPIRIT GATHERS US TOGETHER AS A CARING, SHARING COMMUNITY ACTS 2,42FF. 4,32FF
- 7. COMMUNION IN COMMUNITY • Our religious life is quest for God – in community. No human being lives alone. (Family – hus, wife, children, intense relationships, mutual trust)
- 8. TO BE COMMUNION IS A LIVED EXPERIENCE OF SPIRITUALTY • Search God with other – with self- in the community. “Between you and me where God is present” • Togetherness is spirituality – where you are united, finding wholeness – no division. • You are a gift to your community – each one is a gift from God so understand and accept her as they are.
- 9. CONNECTEDNESS • You can be a healer as you feel connected with one another (stream of water – underneath it is strongly connected) • Your faith is expressed, lived, encountered in your togetherness (Ignatius insisted upon obedience, and responding to the will of God.)
- 10. COMMUNION IS TOGETHERNESS • In religious life, we enter into a group consciously, drawn by its ideals and inspirational character, and by what our heart is seeking. – Adult choice – consciously chosen and based on faith vision. • Share your story with other, enjoy one another, and take care of one another • Being together is a living witness to the lay people.
- 11. GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY IS THE GROWTH IN LOVE, GROWTH IN THE WORD OF GOD. A HEALTHY COMMUNITY CELEBRATES LIFE AND LOVE
- 12. THE MAIN TASK OF A RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY IS TO LIVE TOGETHER IN REAL LOVE, AND TO TREAT OTHERS WITH GENUINE LOVE, MAKE SURE IT IS A FAMILY; DON’T LET IT BECOME A FACTORY.
- 13. JESUS’ VISION OF COMMUNITY • Jesus calls us to work TOGETHER as a TEAM to build up God’s family Mk 1,16-20 Lk 10,1-2.= listening to the will of God together and working together to realize it is the strongest foundation for our community Mk 3,31-34
- 14. VISION • Our community is apostolic. We are here for a mission Lk 9,1-5; 10,1- 12 . Tendency to lose sight of it in our every day life. • Love is the CEMENT of the community 1 Cor 13. Without love there is no mission, no meaning in our living together, no oil in our lamps Mt 25,1-13 • God gives us gifts to build up one another. Any gift we can use to build up one another is a charism 1 Cor 12
- 15. A COMMUNITY NEEDS PERIODS OF STILLNESS, TIME-OUT, SABBATH TO REMAIN HEALTHY GEN 2, 1-4
- 16. COMMUNION MODEL IN BIBLE MT 18 ON COMMUNITY: • 1-5 childlike trust , transparency, and openness, • 6-9 use and abuse of freedom or pseudo freedom; concern for the weaker members • 10-14 genuine concern for the lost • 15-17 fraternal correction BORN OUT OF CARE • 18-20 union in prayer • 21-35 have a forgiving heart.
- 17. TO SUM UP • Community is connectedness, togetherness • Following the model of Christ’s love and sharing of faith experience • My self-gift to the community – not a part tile member but I put at your disposal my time, my talents, my views and qualifications. All are equally respected and considered. Express mutual love and give my best gift to my community.
- 18. THANK YOU