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The Endeavours

Conjugal and (if possible) family prayer

This means praying together as a couple. It binds couples together on a common journey and a shared plan. Such prayer, when it includes the whole family, can become a means of training and of passing on the faith.

The Sit Down

A commitment that each couple tries to fit in at least once a month. The husband and wife arrange a special time together to have a dialogue, in the Lord's presence, about the practical and spiritual issues that are important to them in their everyday lives as a couple and a family.

A way of living the gospel

The Rule of Life

Every team member chooses a rule of life which will help him/her to journey spiritually and to grow in faith. Each rule is personal. It can be lived and shared as a couple and in the team. The rule of life is a resolution relating to an action or an attitude, which will help the team member to take a practical step in the life of faith.

The Annual Retreat

Each couple should, once a year, attend a retreat,if possible with their own team. This can take place in silence if preferred. The retreat will usually be structured around a theme, led by a preacher or lecturer. It generally takes place in a religious environment for a weekend or sometimes a week.

Personal endeavour

Listening to the Word of God

This means reading each day a passage from the Bible, especially the Gospel, meditating on it in silence and receiving it as the living word of God.

Personal prayer, meditation

This is private prayer with God - a time to receive God's plan for us.

Thought for Today

At the beginning of every year, we dream up numerous projects, great programmes, and new ideas. But do we leave any space or place for the unexpected from God? Are we able to welcome God there where we do not expect him, even if he comes and upsets our plans? Let God surprise us! Let us make space for the unexpected from God...even if it disturbs us a bit.

Calendar

The meeting of the International Leading Team

The International Leading Team (ERI) will meet in Paris, 16-21 March 2012.

Important dates for Brasilia :

•International Leading Team (ERI) meeting: Tuesday, July 10th to Monday, July 16th, 2012, 2pm
•College meeting: Tuesday, July 17th to Friday, July 20th, 2012
•Zone meeting: Saturday, July 21st, 2012, morning
•Gathering: Saturday, July 21st, evening to Thursday, July 26th, 2012, afternoon
•International Session: Thursday, July 26th to Sunday, July 29th, 2012, afternoon