Episode One Hundred Twenty-Four

What Are You Looking For? Many people go through life not knowing what they are truly looking for. They drift from one career path to another, one social group to another, even testing different spiritualities trying to find the right fit. Donna Garrett writes this week's RC Spirituality Weekly Message. 3:37 Sunrise Stroll & Chat at the Sea of Galilee with the Whole World! Fr Eamon Kelly, LC, writes, "Where do you find atheists, agnostics, Protestants of all kinds, together with Eastern Orthodox Christians, Jews, Muslims, and others strolling and scrolling together with a Catholic priest, resonating together and often offering to pray for each other when special needs arise for any of those involved? It’s virtual, but it is real!" 11:20 A Life-Changing Experience “From the first sunrise at Magdala to the last sunset on the spectacular roof of Notre Dame Hotel in Jerusalem, every step of the way brought our relationship with the Lord deeper, by walking in His footsteps.” Gina and Bill O’Malley write about their pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Praising the Greatness of God "I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth" (Psalm 34:1). This is the weekly email by Fr John Pietropaoli, LC. 2:08 "I Saw a Gap, And I Wanted to Fill It": An Initiative for Parents of Teenagers and Adult Children Holly Gustafson has begun hosting an evening of adoration in her parish specifically designed for parents of teenagers and adult children. 9:37 It Takes a Village... And the Holy Spirit! An NY Tri-State RC member writes about Fayne Mascarenhas, one of the newest members of our Regnum Christi family.

Fr Daly Named Delegate of the General Director for the International Communities in Rome Father John Connor, general director of the Legionaries of Christ, communicated, in a letter to the Congregation, the naming of Father David Daly, LC, as delegate of the General Director for the international communities in Rome. 1:33 29 Legionaries of Christ Ordained at the 2023 Priestly Ordinations On April 29th, 2023, Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, LC, president of the Pontifical Commission and the Governorate of Vatican City State, ordained 29 Legionaries of Christ to the priesthood in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. 6:43 RC Music Collective Now on Hallow! You can now find RC Music Collective on Hallow, a Catholic prayer app that offers a wide selection of contemplative prayer, meditation, Catholic Bible readings, music, and more. Find out more at this link!

Value of Our Birth and Death Do I believe in heaven or not? Do I really want to go there? If so, what do I have to do to make sure this is my choice? Nicole Buchholz writes this week's RC Spirituality Weekly Email, reflecting on life and death. 3:55 Is Jesus in New Jersey? Margaret Gartlgruber, a NY Tri-State Regnum Christi member, writes about New Jersey, home to 4 RC Ladies' Teams, and their most recent Lenten Retreat. 11:27 29 Legionaries of Christ Ordained to the Priesthood in Rome The Legionaries of Christ have announced the ordination of 32 new priests this year, 29 of whom were ordained in Rome on April 29th. These young men hail from Germany, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, El Salvador, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States.

"Life Is a Beautiful Gift": Mary Peach on Sharing the Gift of Her Faith with Joy When Mary Peach was just 12 years old, her entire life changed. Since then, through the gift of adoption, she has embarked on a beautiful life of healing, thriving, and continually sharing her faith and her love for God in new and creative ways. 7:39 Are We There Yet? If you have ever taken a road trip with young children, you know the proverbial, "Are we there yet?" Sometimes our spiritual lives resemble a road trip. We know the desired destination is sanctification in heaven, but we seldom journey on a path devoid of diversions. Read more here at the Weekly Email for RC Spirituality. 10:41 Kelly Allen, Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, Begins Working in the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity in the Vatican Kelly Allen, Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, was recently hired by the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity in the Vatican, to collaborate in ecumenical relations with the different Christian Churches of the West and East, as well as with the Jewish people.

The Gladness of God Fr John Pietropaoli, LC, writes this week's weekly email for RC Spirituality, about the gladness God has when he sees us sinners praying to him with all our hearts. 2:29 Igniting the Heart of the Apostle: The 2023 Regnum Christi Men's Convention in Cincinnati Earlier this year in January, the 2023 Regnum Christi Men’s Convention was held at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood, Ohio. Over 50 men gathered for the regional convention, including 45 lay men, six priests, one seminarian, and one member of Regnum Christi Mission Corps. 10:26 Easter Sunday -- One Soul A missionary writes about a letter that contains a powerful story of one man's conversion, and how, as missionaries, getting even just one soul into Heaven is enough.

Light at the End of the Tunnel Fr Edward McIlmail, LC, writes this week's Weekly Email for RC Spirituality, describing what we can take away from this Easter Triduum Liturgy, and how to help prepare for the light at the end of the Triduum tunnel. 2:13 North American Territorial Director Appointed for a Second Term With a New Council In February 2023, Nancy Nohrden, general director of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, announced the appointment of Kathleen Murphy as North American territorial director for a new three-year term. On April 3, 2023, she appointed new territorial council members to assist Kathleen in her governance and decision-making. 8:38 Welcome Home On April 4, 2023, amidst the droves of New Yorkers, mixed in with tourists from all over the world, missionaries handed out rosaries and spread love to hundreds of souls. A missionary writes in hopes to leave a little glimmer of what this very joy-filled evening was like.

Offer It to Him Nicole Buchholz writes RC Spirituality's Weekly Message on collaborating with God in bringing graces to the world. 3:31 Regnum Christi Spotlight Featuring Mary Rohe "I knew I need to be here with these ladies. This is the culmination of all I had been searching for. The community, formation, the Church, and Christ. Everything." Regnum Christi Member Mary Rohe is featured in the Regnum Christi NY Tri-State Spotlight. 9:43 Empowering and Equipping Couples Ryan Hislop writes about Three to Get Married, a marriage preparation course organized by Regnum Christi and the Legionaries of Christ in Rye, NY, which allows couples to fully immerse themselves in the important next phase of their relationship.

Legionaries of Christ North American Territorial Director Appointed for a Second Term On March 21, 2023, Father John Connor, general director of the Legionaries of Christ, announced the appointment of Father Shawn Aaron, LC, as North American territorial director for a new three-year term. Additionally, Father John Bartunek, LC, was named territorial vicar, and Fathers Steven Reilly, Bruce Wren, and Juan Pablo Durán as territorial councilors. 12:15 Can We Skip to the Good Part? "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well," said St. Julian of Norwich, echoing the hope of all the saints, who trusted in the goodness of God, trusted that the good part would eventually come. Holly Gustafson walks us through wishing  to skip to the part where we see that it all works out in the end, and her personal experience. 16:13 32 New Priests to Be Ordained for the Legionaries of Christ The Legionaries of Christ have announced the ordination of 32 new priests this year. They are from Germany, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, El Salvador, Spain, the United States, Italy, Mexico and Venezuela. Six of those to be ordained on April 29th are from or are currently serving in the North American Territory. You can learn more about them in this article!

Extreme Grace: Lessons for Lent Almost one hundred women came together on Saturday, March 4, for a Lenten Retreat led by Father Jorge Obregón, LC, at St. Paul Church, Greenwich, Connecticut. Using examples of extreme forgiveness, compassion, and grace, Father helped the women come to understand that the closer we draw to God, the more love we will have to give to others. 3:32 Called to Mission: Building a Culture of Vocation in Cincinnati Maria Reinagel, CRC, joined the consecrated community in Greater Cincinnati in 2015. In addition to her work as the Director of the Office for Consecrated Life for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, she is involved in adult ministry and is a spiritual director. You can learn more about Maria's mission to build a culture of vocation and promote the beauty of consecrated life in this article. 12:49 God Meant It for Good Fr John Pietropaoli, LC, writes RC Spirituality's weekly email. "In everything God works for good with those who love him" (Romans 8:28). Holy Week draws near, in which God reveals his power to bring the greatest good out of the greatest evil ever committed or imagined.