June 1998

I am happy to heartily recommend Cursillo for your prayerful consideration. This is one of the best ways I know for Christians to come together to talk about roots of our faith and to share a lively sense of faith with others.

When Nancy and I made our Cursillo in 1996, we found it an extremely moving experience. The witnessing of other Christians to their own personal faith and our discussions of the very basic things that tie us together as Christian persons were both enlivening and enlightening. The fact that this can be done with the spirit of good fun and humor is also extremely helpful. I feel quite confident that any Christian person will find Cursillo to be an enhancement of their faith. Some will find it downright moving and life changing.

As your Bishop, it is obvious to me that many of our key leaders in the Diocese are persons who are deeply committed to Cursillo and this in itself suggests the health of the organization in its approach. And, the wonderful ways in which Cursillo produces renewal and a sense of vibrant and enjoyable faith.

Please do yourself the favor of signing up for one of our Cursillo Weekends in either the fall or the spring. There are always good excuses as to why it is not convenient to go—it is a large crunch of time--but everyone who has been agrees that the time was well taken and wished that they had gone even earlier.

The Rt. Rev. Robert W. Ihloff
Bishop of Maryland

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