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The Fourth
Day
The "after" activity of
the three day Cursillo weekend is known as the "fourth day". During
this time perseverance is important just as it is in any method of renewal.
In the Cursillo Movement the community spirit is continued after the three
day weekend through the "Ultreya" or reunions of the community. These
are held as often as weekly as a means of growth in understanding and zeal
within the Christian community. Reunions of smaller groups of friends
are also held in order for them to encourage one another in spiritual improvement
and the Christian apostolate.
Christianizing Environments
The Cursillo is an encounter
with Christ. Correctly applied and overseen, the Cursillo Movement
can have very positive results in the spiritual revitalization of the world.
The Christ-likeness in a few good people is contagious. The transference
of Christ's value to others in one's family, school, place of business,
etc., is the Christianizing of environments the Cursillo promotes.
The goal of the Movement is that Christ be the prime influence in Society.
So it is said that the primary objectives of the Cursillo Movement are
to develop in adult Christians a consciousness of their power and mission
to become leaders in their work of Christian renewal, and to sustain them
as they provide a Christian leaven in civic, social, and economic life.
This "Christianizing of environments" is what the Cursillo Movement
is all about.
 
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