Category: OGF News & Resources

International Conference for the Ongoing Formation of Priests

MSC Ongoing Formation Commission

Speaking of “generative” service, the Pope said service is “the identity card” of Christ’s ministers. He recalled that the Lord witnessed this by His entire life, and particularly at the Last Supper, when He washed the feet of His disciples.

“Seen in this light,” the Pope said, “formation as service is not simply the transmission of a body of teachings, but also the art of concentrating on others, bringing out all their beauty and all the good that they carry within, shedding light on their gifts but also on their shadows, their wounds and their desires.”

A SYNODAL CHURCH IN MISSION – Synthesis Report 

MSC Ongoing Formation Commission

“For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body” (1 Cor 12:13). This is the experience, full of joy and gratitude, that we have had in this First Session of the Synodal Assembly held from 4 to 29 October 2023 on the theme “For a Synodal Church. Communion, Participation, Mission”. Despite our diversity of backgrounds, languages and cultures, through the common grace of Baptism we have been able to live these days together with one heart and spirit. We have sought to sing like a choir, many voices as though expressing one soul.  The Holy Spirit has gifted us with an experience of the harmony that He alone can generate; it is a gift and a witness in a world that is torn and divided.

Jesús de Nazaret

MSC Ongoing Formation Commission

¿Qué significa para el P. Chevalier “Corazón de Jesús”? ¿Qué quería expresar cuando hablaba de él? Para entender estas preguntas y darles una respuesta ade- cuada es necesario tener en cuenta la situación político-religiosa de Francia en el s. XIX y comienzos del s. XX, cuando vivió el P. Chevalier. La forma cómo comprendió los “signos de su tiempo”, nos llevan a entender su espiritualidad y la forma cómo quiso transmitirla a las Congregaciones por él fundadas.

Sobre Julio Chevalier

MSC Ongoing Formation Commission

Es ésta una pregunta que algunas personas nos hacen cuando nos llegan a conocer. Ciertamente, el fundador de los Misioneros del Sagrado Corazón no es santo en el sentido de que esté canonizado. Se están llevando con paciencia los trámites para que un día sea oficialmente reconocido como tal. Pero, por ahora, nos tenemos que contentar con creer que “santo” es todo persona que vive unida a Cristo, en “gracia de Dios” decían nuestros mayores, esté viva entre nosotros en el tiempo o muerta que es estar viva en la eternidad. San Pablo, en alguna de sus cartas, llama “santos” a los que siguen a Cristo viviendo unidos a Él: “Saludad… a todos los santos que están con ellos” (Rom 16,15). “Os saludan todos los santos, especialmente los de la casa del César” (Flp 4,21-22. Cfr. 1Co 16,15; 2Co 13,12).

The educator at the crossroads: to bind or to untie – Webinar

MSC Ongoing Formation Commission

December 12th at 5.00 pm at the Institute’s Auditorium with “The educator at the crossroads: binding or untying” , which will see the theologian Pierangelo Sequeri , director of the Chair and creator of the reflection path, confront the popular psychiatrist Paolo Crepet , who for many years has explored the issues of youth hardship and the crisis in the educational world.

Abuses in the Religious Life and the Path to Healing

MSC Ongoing Formation Commission

As we explore the implications of Safeguarding more resources come to hand. Here is a worthwhile book to read entitled, Abuses in the Religious Life and the Path to Healing by Dom Dysmas de Lassus. Sexual abuse is not the only mistreatment practiced in the Church. There is also spiritual abuse. Brother Dysmas, Carthusian master, patron of the hermits, comes out of his silence to denounce the unacceptable behavior of religious superiors and founders of communities. Rooted in the monastic tradition and the robust theology of religious life, Father presents elements that will assist everyone in evaluating the dangers of certain spiritual practices and methods of community government.

Training in the Practice of Group Facilitation

MSC Ongoing Formation Commission

Training in the Practice of Group Facilitation 2024.
Online Course in English March 1 to June 10, with Intensive Practicum in Rome April 22 to May 3, 2024
Online Course in Spanish June 24 to September 25, with Intensive Practicum at Juiz de Fora, Brazil August 12 to 24, 2024
The Training is a 14-week course is divided into 8 online modules and a 2-week residential intensive.