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hmschlmom
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If so,I would like to ask a few questions. Any of you active members, willing to answer a few questions?
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MamaAtHome
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I am a member of the movement, I’ve been involved for a little over 2 years. I’d be happy to answer any questions I can, to the best of my ability. PM me if ya like! 
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hmschlmom
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Fellow Homeschoolor! Thanks for being willing to talk!
I was womdering about the ‘Lay Consecrated’ women within the movement. Are you familiar? My daughter was involved with Girl’s Club this past year and really enjoyed it, however I had trouble getting straight answers from anyone regarding the lay consecrated women. Are they simply making promises? Or taking solemn Vows? Is it an order which is valid in the eyes of the church? Any insight would be great!
Thanks!
BTW, if you would like to elaborate about your personal role in the movement, I would be interested.
For some reason it seems a bit mysterious…just wondering why all the secrecy? Maybe you have had a different experience.
I was womdering about the ‘Lay Consecrated’ women within the movement. Are you familiar? My daughter was involved with Girl’s Club this past year and really enjoyed it, however I had trouble getting straight answers from anyone regarding the lay consecrated women. Are they simply making promises? Or taking solemn Vows? Is it an order which is valid in the eyes of the church? Any insight would be great!
Thanks!
BTW, if you would like to elaborate about your personal role in the movement, I would be interested.
For some reason it seems a bit mysterious…just wondering why all the secrecy? Maybe you have had a different experience.
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MamaAtHome
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legionofchrist.org/eng/regnum/conswomen.htm
Here is a link that talks about the Lay Consecrated, they are lay women of Regnum Christi, that have been called to take their role within the movement “a step further” so to speak, and have made promises of poverty, chastity and obdience. Regnum Christi is not an religious order in the Church, but rather a lay movement (there is a fancy term for this that escapes me at the moment) and is certainly recognized in the Church with the blessing of our Holy Father.
I have had spiritual guidance from a consecrated woman a few times this year, and I can tell you, it has helped me on my spiritual journey tremendously. What a gift to our Church!!
The Challange Club is a great apostolate. While my daughters are too young to be involved, I have seen beautiful fruits from our local group in many of my friends daughters.
My personal role in the movement, well, I am simply a lay memeber, a mother, working for the formation and salvation of my children, my husband, myself, and the world. RC has given me the guidance, tools, and channels to do this more effectively and zealously!
I wouldn’t say that there is ‘secrecy’ surrounding Regnum Christi. We don’t try to go out and bring people into the movement, because, one is really called to it by Christ. If you are interested in learning more, ask the Challenge Club leader for a few minutes to discuss it with you, she should be able to help.
Here is a link that talks about the Lay Consecrated, they are lay women of Regnum Christi, that have been called to take their role within the movement “a step further” so to speak, and have made promises of poverty, chastity and obdience. Regnum Christi is not an religious order in the Church, but rather a lay movement (there is a fancy term for this that escapes me at the moment) and is certainly recognized in the Church with the blessing of our Holy Father.
I have had spiritual guidance from a consecrated woman a few times this year, and I can tell you, it has helped me on my spiritual journey tremendously. What a gift to our Church!!
The Challange Club is a great apostolate. While my daughters are too young to be involved, I have seen beautiful fruits from our local group in many of my friends daughters.
My personal role in the movement, well, I am simply a lay memeber, a mother, working for the formation and salvation of my children, my husband, myself, and the world. RC has given me the guidance, tools, and channels to do this more effectively and zealously!
I wouldn’t say that there is ‘secrecy’ surrounding Regnum Christi. We don’t try to go out and bring people into the movement, because, one is really called to it by Christ. If you are interested in learning more, ask the Challenge Club leader for a few minutes to discuss it with you, she should be able to help.
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Nicole
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I have been a member for about a year-and-a-half. There are two Consecrated at my kids’ school, which is a Legion school. As far as I know, they take a vow for life to consecrate themselves to God and working for His Church through the Regnum Christi movement and the Legion. The Legion and Regnum Christi are approved by the Church.
As for me, being a member has really helped my spiritual life. We have meetings w/a set team once a week (or three times/month actually) to do a reflection on the coming Sunday’s Gospel and sometimes study things like an Encyclical. I have a spiritual director that I meet with once/month as well. We are also expected to work in some kind of Apostolate, like Challenge, but that is totally flexible depending on your state in life and how much time you have.
If you are interested in learning more, besides talking to one of the Consecrated, I would recommend reading Christ is My Life, which is an interview of the Legion’s founder, Father Maciel.
God Bless,
Nicole
As for me, being a member has really helped my spiritual life. We have meetings w/a set team once a week (or three times/month actually) to do a reflection on the coming Sunday’s Gospel and sometimes study things like an Encyclical. I have a spiritual director that I meet with once/month as well. We are also expected to work in some kind of Apostolate, like Challenge, but that is totally flexible depending on your state in life and how much time you have.
If you are interested in learning more, besides talking to one of the Consecrated, I would recommend reading Christ is My Life, which is an interview of the Legion’s founder, Father Maciel.
God Bless,
Nicole
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MamaAtHome
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Nicole, it must be wonderful to have LC priests and RC consecrated so close by. We are very thankful to get either once a month. I know there are places where it’s once a year!
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Nicole
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Yes, we are very blessed. We have two Legion Priests, a Brother, two Consecrated, and several co-workers. We recently had a women’s conference here in St. Louis. You weren’t by any chance at it were you? Also, we’re having a mini-YFE later this year. Maybe you could come? Were you at the YFE in Chicago?
Anyway, at the conference I talked to someone from OH, not Toledo though, who was all alone too and was running a parenting book study as her Apostolate. I so admired her strength to be such a trailblazer in her area. How many members are in your area? You can PM me if you like.
God Bless, Nicole
Anyway, at the conference I talked to someone from OH, not Toledo though, who was all alone too and was running a parenting book study as her Apostolate. I so admired her strength to be such a trailblazer in her area. How many members are in your area? You can PM me if you like.
God Bless, Nicole
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MamaAtHome
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No, we didn’t make it to Chicago, we just had a baby at that time, and it wasn’t financially do-able for our family. We are also having a mini YFE in lue of our local Christ the King celebration this year. It is in Detroit, the third week of Nov., please pray that our family makes it to this one, since baby is due Nov. 30th LOL!
We have quite a few memebers here in the Toledo area, 6 teams actually, so that’s not bad. I’m just a tad envious that you have the constant presence of LC priests and consecrated!!
We have quite a few memebers here in the Toledo area, 6 teams actually, so that’s not bad. I’m just a tad envious that you have the constant presence of LC priests and consecrated!!
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Lurch104
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I am not an RC member (yet). However I have recently attended a retreat preached by an LC priest. All that I can say is WOW! I have since registered for a silent retreat geared towards RC discernment. I am really excited about this group.
God Bless!
God Bless!
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