“The voice of God is easy to recognize, but difficult to take to heart,” said Sister Edith Prendergast. “It is a voice that calls us away from old habits, inviting us to adopt more wholesome ones.” To hear God’s voice, she continued, people need to be reflective and discerning. Sr. Edith Prendergast opened up the 45th annual RE Congress with a wonderful keynote on the theme “Voice Infusing Life” / “Voz que Infunde Vida”.
Participants from 41 countries attended the Congress and the total in attendance numbered 40,000 . Speakers gave workshops on liturgy, theology, parenting, justice, scripture, media, spirituality and catechesis.
Sr. Kathleen Bryant RSC facilitated a workshop on Child Slavery called ‘Children Are Crying: Who Is Listening?’. You can download her Handout HERE.
Colorful, expressive liturgies reflected various cultures and music. Sr. Pereka Nyirenda was able to attend the Native American Liturgy while others went to the Hawaiian liturgy. Each day 4 different liturgies were offered in different languages and cultures.
Youth day was attended by 15, 000 teenagers with workshops and liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Jose Gomez. Tee shirts with Catholic slogans were worn i.e Kiss Me I’m Catholic Read more about youth day HERE.
To read more about the weekend Congress click HERE.
The video of the Opening Rite and Welcome is the Featured Video on our HOME page this month.
