Fr. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach SJ, 29th Superior General of the Society of Jesus, passed away on November 26, 2016. Fr. Kolvenbach was the World CLC Ecclesiastical Assistant (EA) from 1984 to 2008. Throughout his 24 years as our EA, he continuously reminded us of our deep...
"To care is more than an act; it is an attitude. Therefore, it embraces more than a moment of attention. Represents an attitude of occupation, interest, responsibility and the affective involvement with the other." Leonardo BoffYou can download the full reflection here:
This morning Pope Francis came to the Jesuit Curia and met with Father General Arturo Sosa and the delegates of the General Congregation 36. Three things that we can also reflect on as a lay community:1. Seeking consolation,2. Living in compassion,3. Discerning and...
The problem of my brotherhood, if I really am the brother of all men, is not how I feel in my heart, but the real problem is that others can feel themselves as my brothers when they come across of me. This is where fraternity comes into play: what does it matter to...
On Sunday October 9th, the CLC Switzerland met with the Executive Secretary of the World CLC, Alwin Macalalad. Here is the report of the meeting:Rencontre avec Alwin Macalalad Dimanche 9/10/16, à Lausanne a eu lieu une rencontre avec le secrétaire exécutif de la CVX...
"Look around you, give thanks, feel indignant of the situations of injustice, exclusion and poverty, but above all find out how you can engage and contribute in a small way to transform those situations that do nothing but widen the gap between rich and poor,...
The young people of our community took part in World Youth Day in Krakow and in preparing the CLC Booth in the Centre for Vocation in Cracovia Stadium. Thanks to the experience of working with people from countries of almost all continents, they felt like a real part...
"I must descend to the bottom of my heart and, of course, this scares me, since it is not easy to face my fears, desires, emptiness, questions..."You can download the full reflection here:
Fr. Jim Borbely S.J. Ecclesial Assistant for CLC USA died on August 1st after a short illness. Please keep him and his family and friends in your prayers. Father Jim’s experience with CLC included facilitating the discernment process at the World Assembly in...
Lorena Perez (CVX Ecuador), or Lore, currently works as the volunteer for the Amazon Project. She shares with us her monthly reflections on her life and work as a way to unite with the world community's mission in the ecology frontier. "Each face reflects a light and...
