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- Who we are...
The Christian Life Community is an international association of Christians: men and women, adults and young people, of all social conditions, who want to follow Jesus Christ more closely and work with Him for the building of the Kingdom. Members make up small groups, which are part of larger communities organised regionally and nationally, all forming ONE World Community. The CLC is present in all five continents, in almost sixty countries.
The charism and spirituality of CLC are Ignatian. Thus, the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius are both the specific source of our charism and the characteristic instrument of CLC spirituality. The CLC way of life is shaped by the features of Ignatian Christology: austere and simple, in solidarity with the poor and the outcasts of society, integrating contemplation and action, in all things living lives of love and service within the Church, always in a spirit of discernment.
News
Projects 145: World CLC ExCo Meeting, 2010
This meeting was mainly marked by three focuses: the transitions in our team, the evaluation of our work as a team during the first (full) year of our mandate and the development of a “vision” of our priorities for the coming three years.
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Solidarity with the chilean community
To unite in prayer and collaboration with our Chilean brothers and sisters, we invite you to visit the CLC Chile website
• CLC Chili
Solidarity with Haiti
We are in communion with the people of Haiti in their suffering! With CLC Dominican Republic and CVX Canada (Haiti forms part of the French Canadian Jesuit Province) we are looking for ways on how to support Haiti’s long-term reconstruction. As soon as we have more information and a respective strategy, we will share the details. Meanwhile, please support Haiti and also all of those who try to help on the spot with your prayers!
New Executive Secretary of World CLC
Since November 1st Franklin Ibañez will take up the role of Executive Secretary of World CLC. At the end of October he and his wife Sofía arrived in Rome. We want to welcome them to the World Secretariat and may God shower you with His blessings for your service in and for CLC! In the next Projects, Sofía and Franklín will introduce themselves to the world community. At the same time, Guy Maginzi starts his service as World CLC Coordinator for Apostolic Networking and Advocacy for the next 12 months.
New vice ecclesiastical assistant for the world CLC
Fr R.P. Luke Rodrigues S.J., form Mumbay province has been appointed on June 09 as Vice ecclesiastical assistant of the world CLC. Fr Luke is National EA of CLC India and delegate of the provincial for formation. He will take over from Fr Alberto Brito SJ, appointed as pastoral director of "Foyer catholique Européen de Bruxelles". We thank again Fr Alberto for his service in the last five years, and his availability for the transition with Fr Luke until February 2010. Welcome Fr.Luke!
Letter from CLC Germany
Support for the people of Zimbabwe
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Notes for a Prophetic Lay Community guided by the Spirit of God
Fr. Nicolas’ Talk to the CLC General Assembly 2008; Fatima, August, 17th.
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CLC General Assembly - Fatima 2008
Journeying as an apostolic body: Our answer to this grace from God. The General Assembly was held in Fatima (Portugal) from the 12th till 21st of August, 2008. Together, the delegates evaluated what we have lived, developed a deeper understanding of our strengths, and opportunities as well as our shortcomings. This Assembly was a deepening of the election to be an apostolic body. We listened to the concerns in our communities as well as the challenges in the world and our church.
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World Executive Council
The new World Executive council is composed of:
Daniela Frank (CLC Germany), President
Christopher Micallef,(CLC Malta) Vice President
Lois Campbell, (CLC USA) Secretary
Edel Churu (CLC Kenya), Consultor
Christopher Hogan (CLC Australia), consultor
Mauricio Lopez (CLC Mexico), Consultor
Rita El Ramy (CLC Lebanon), Consultor
Franklin Ibanez(Executive Secretary)
Fr Luke Rodrigues SJ ( Vice Ecclesiastical Assistant)
Fr. Adolfo Nicolás SJ (Ecclesiastical Assistant)
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General Congregation of the Society of Jesus
The Decrees of the General Congregation are now available. Special Attention to the Decrees related to mission is recommended
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