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In an earlier email I quoted the "Fundamental Ideas of the Cursillo Movement" on what the Method of the Cursillo is. In that definition it mentioned the mentality and essence of the movement as driving factors. So I think we need to look at both of these definitions also. It might worth noting here that in the "Leaders Manual published by National (the one Lou Robbio wants us to use) it states "The official Policy for the operation of Cursillo Movement throughout the world is The Fundamentals Ideas of the Cursillo Movement.





Essence


72..Every Living being is subject to change; nevertheless, each one preserves a core identity. It expresses itself in new outward forms, but at the same tine it remains always itself. From this point of view, essence is that which pertains to the being itself - it is that which makes the being to be what it is, and it is that which determines it mode of being, in both its static and dynamic aspects.


73..The Cursillo Movement, which is something living and dynamic, is thus subject to change and improvement, But the Cursillo Movement, as a being with a life of its own, also has an internal nucleus which causes it to be what it is and which keeps it being what it is, throughout all of its changes......The Movement has been evolving throughout its existence, adapting itself to the various situations in the Church and in the world. Nevertheless, those who are well acquainted with the Cursillo Movement recognize these changes as being authentic expressions of it.


75..The Essence of the Cursillo Movement consists, then, of these elements:


1) it is a movement;


2) it is a movement of the Church;


3) it has a method of its own;


4) it makes possible the living and sharing of what is fundamental for being a Christian;


5) it helps one discover and fulfill one's personal vocation;


6) it fosters the creation of core groups of Christians;


7) it enables these groups to leaven their environments with the Gospel.


76.. This definition or description keeps in clear focus the what (essence), the why (purpose), and the how (method) of the Cursillo Movement.





I (Randy) think that if you read and review the above topic, you will not find anything that the PR Cursillo Center is doing that would detract for the ESSENCE of the Cursillo.


God Bless and DECOLORES!!! Randy

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Here are some excerpts from the FICM. Ponder them!!

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ts a little long, but read and reread it. It is what Cursillo Method is!


From the "Fundamentals of the Cursillo Movement"


157..Within the Cursillo Movement, method is nothing more than mentality and essence converted into life, or made a


reality. We are not speaking here of an application made impulsively, capriciously, uncritically, left to the mercy of personal


taste, done on the spur of the moment. We are speaking of an application that is thought out, planned, and accomplished


with a view toward maximum effectiveness.


158..The method exists for the purpose of attaining and advancing the very life which engenders the Movement. It is a


function of life. It exists to prevent the identity of the Movement from becoming distorted and to ensure its essence,


purpose, and mentality are not deflected or mutilated. It exists to give the movement a mode of action that is appropriate,


fruitful, and effective. The Movement does not exist for the sake of the method; the method exists for the sake of the


Movement.


159..Only an evolution of the mentality can necessitate a change of plans in the method, so as to protect the mentality


against losing its identity. When application of the mentality no longer produces desired results, it is time to consider


readjusting the method being used to apply the mentality. Something is wrong if the mentality becomes stagnant. The


Cursillo mentality is not something rigid; on the contrary, it leaves people free to do different things in diverse cultural areas,


as long as their choices uphold what is essential to the Movement.




What this is saying is that the Cursillo is a living entity that needs to grow with the times and that things that are well


thought out, well planned, and not contrary to the Purpose are supposed to happen.


Some of these changes may be what National wants but 99% of them are what we already have.


God Bless and DECOLORES!!! Randy

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Replying to Original Article:

Here are some excerpts from the FICM. Ponder them!!