The Movement
A community seeking to live the essentials of Christianity in the concrete settings of everyday life.
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The Living Christ counts on you.
A journey of faith, friendship and mission in the heart of the Church and the world.
Movement and Cursillo
An experience that continues in life.
The Cursillo is an encounter. The Movement is the path where that encounter matures into friendship, community and mission.
The Cursillo
An intense experience of encounter with the Living Christ, prepared with prayer, friendship and trust.
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Gospel of the Day
Gospel of the Day
At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,
"Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!
My daughter is tormented by a demon."
But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.
Jesus' disciples came and asked him,
"Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us."
He said in reply,
"I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, "Lord, help me."
He said in reply,
"It is not right to take the food of the children
and throw it to the dogs."
She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps
that fall from the table of their masters."
Then Jesus said to her in reply,
"O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish."
And the woman's daughter was healed from that hour.
And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,
"Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!
My daughter is tormented by a demon."
But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.
Jesus' disciples came and asked him,
"Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us."
He said in reply,
"I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, "Lord, help me."
He said in reply,
"It is not right to take the food of the children
and throw it to the dogs."
She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps
that fall from the table of their masters."
Then Jesus said to her in reply,
"O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish."
And the woman's daughter was healed from that hour.
Eduardo Bonnín
Quote by Eduardo Bonnín
View more quotes“Truly friendly people are not possessive; what they want is for the other person to move in freedom, without realizing that both are mutually impelling each other toward the best of each one and for each one.”
Post-Cursillo
Ultreya Centres
Faith is also lived close to you.
The Ultreya Centres are places of encounter, friendship and perseverance. Across the Algarve, cursillistas gather to share life, pray, strengthen their faith and continue the journey begun in the Cursillo.
Each Centre is accompanied by brothers and sisters serving the Movement and, whenever possible, by spiritual support that helps keep the essential alive: Christ, friendship and mission.
Encounter
A simple and welcoming place to share life, faith and friendship.
Post-Cursillo
The journey continues in community, prayer and daily mission.
Spiritual support
Lay leaders and spiritual direction help each Centre remain faithful to what is essential.
Reserved area
A space created for you, as a Cursillista.
If you have already lived a Cursillo, you can request access to the reserved area and follow content prepared for the Movement’s journey.
In the reserved area you will find the Worldwide Prayer Intentions, you can give your testimony and access information created for those living the Post-Cursillo.
It is a simple and discreet space at the service of communion among Cursillistas — with prayer, sharing and much more exclusive information for you.
Worldwide Prayer Intentions
Prayers available to spiritually accompany the Cursillos.
Give testimony
Share your experience and help other brothers and sisters recognise God’s action.
Information for Cursillistas
Content prepared for those who continue their journey in the Movement.
Next step
Would you like to know this journey better?
A sincere question can be the beginning of a new path. Contact us or come closer to an Ultreya Centre.