Beneath the Waves Weekly Email

Father Edward McIlmail, LC, in this week's message, writes about the Last Judgment. "The Last Judgment," the Catechism says in number 1039, "will reveal even to its furthest consequences the good each person has done or failed to do during his earthly life."

2:25 Cardinal Fernando Vérgez, LC, Appointed to Holy Father's Council of Cardinals

Cardinal Vérgez, the first Legionary of Christ to be named a cardinal, was recently announced as part of Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals tasked with assisting the pope "in the governance of the universal Church."

8:46 All Things Women Travels to the Holy Land

Last November, All Things Women journeyed to the Holy Land, including Magdala, the birthplace of the apostolate's patroness, Mary Magdalene.

Catholic World Mission Welcomes New Executive Director, James Flanagan

Catholic World Mission has recently welcomed its newest member to the team – James Flanagan took on the role of Executive Director in January of this year.

8:29 Cardinal Fernando Vérgez, LC, Receives Deanery in Rome

On January 29, Cardinal Fernando Vérgez, LC, the first Legionary of Christ to be created a cardinal, took possession of the deanery of St. Mary of Mercy and St. Adrian in Villa Albani, in the city of Rome.

13:33 What Is Love?

Nicole Buchholz writes RC Spirituality's weekly email, exploring the topic of Love, being loved by God, and existing in that love.

Fasting in Lent

Fr Nicholas Sheehy, LC, writes in his blog about how to meaningfully observe Lent, as well as some helpful suggestions to live Lent fully.

5:42 Who Holds Your Key?

Donna Garrett's older brother was born with Down’s Syndrome. She shared, "I could fill volumes with Michael’s antics and the little lessons he taught me over his nearly 60 years of life, but I would like to share just one."

9:13 "Have Fun at Your Retreat!"

An NY Tri-State Regnum Christi member, Margaret Gartlgruber, describes her experience at the Triduum retreat she just attended on February 16.

Territorial Director Renewals

The General Director of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, Nancy Nohrden, has renewed Kate O’Connor in Brazil, Kathleen Murphy in North America and Betty Rivera in Spain as territorial directors for another three-year term. We thank them for their leadership and service in these territories.

6:29 Lenten Resolutions to Make the Most of Your Day

With every hour of our days packed with activity, at work and at home, and while there doesn’t appear to be a minute to spare in our schedule, we still find that the little time we do have is being wasted. In the latest RC Live blog post, Holly Gustafson suggests some resolutions for Lent this year to make the most of the little time we do have.

13:07 The Right Not to Know

Above all else, watch over your heart, for it is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). RC Spirituality's Weekly Message, written by Fr. John Pietropaoli, LC, focuses on what corrosive information can we eliminate this Lent.

Father Scott Reilly, LC, Celebrates 25 Years of Priesthood

Fr Scott Reilly, LC, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. In December, he concelebrated Mass at St. Katharine of Siena in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where he has served as the Weekend Assistant for the past seven years.

7:58 Feast of Fidelity

Celebrating St. Josephine Bakhita's feast day, Fr Edward McIlmail, LC, writes about fidelity in the midst of crisis.

10:05 Pope's Inspired Reflections on Marriage at the Start of 2023

Pope Francis emphasizes that "marriage constitutes first and foremost the way to the holiness of the spouses themselves, a holiness lived out in the daily routine of life: this is an essential aspect of the Gospel of the family... I am also thinking of the countless spouses who sanctify themselves and edify the Church with what I have called the 'holiness next door.'"

Insightful Interview on the "Whys & Whats" Behind the New RC Prayer Book for Lay Members

Just before Christmas 2022, the new prayer book for lay members of Regnum Christi was published. In an insightful interview, Álvaro Abellán-García, a lay member of the General Directive College of Regnum Christi who was involved with the process, shares the thoughts behind the new prayer book, what has stayed the same, what has changed, and why.

9:15 How Football Impacts Character Formation

Football player and Everest student Demarco Valentino shares that "The Everest Collegiate football program has helped turn students into men of Christ. This program has changed the lives of many Everest students, and without it, we would not be the same. It has helped us in many areas of our lives, both in school and out of school."

16:25 James Flanigan: New Executive Director of Catholic World Mission

Catholic World Mission is very happy to welcome its new Executive Director, James Flanigan. Get to know him and Catholic World Mission's work to alleviate spiritual and material poverty around the world.

Pinecrest Students Donate Close to 11,000 Items to Parish Food Pantry

For the past six years, Pinecrest Academy has hosted the annual "Elves for Shelves" food drive. This year, close to 11,000 food items were collected by families, faculty, and staff.

3:26 Winter Woes?

In this weekly message, Fr John Bartunek, LC, talks about reflecting on the beauties and lessons of winter.

6:04 Our Longing for Well-Being

On Saturday, January 21st, the women of the NY Tri-State Regnum Christi section welcomed friends to a monthly Morning of Recollection on our longing for well-being. Here are some nuggets from the meditation, talk, and homily by Fr Eric Nielsen, LC.

Young Adults See Time as a Gift from God

On Saturday, January 14, more than 20 young adults from the New York and Fairfield County areas gathered at the house of the Legionaries of Christ in Rye, NY.

2:17 Highlights from the ECYD-RC National Conventions

This summer, the state of Louisiana played host to the High School Boys and Girls National ECYD-RC Conventions. Fr. Patrick O’Loughlin, LC, and Amelia Hoover, CRC, share their highlights from this year’s events.

8:56 A Weekend in New Orleans with Lumen and St. Michael Special School

St. Michael Special School in New Orleans, Louisiana hosted the Legionary priests, Lumen members and families from a variety of communities to take on projects on campus that the school has neither the funds nor the personnel to complete.

The Enormous Smallness of God

In this weekly message, Fr John Pietropaoli compares and reflects on a scene in C.S. Lewis' Last Battle and the season of Christmas.

2:25 Sharing Love & Joy in NYC Missions

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City. What a night at the big cathedral! Every "highway and byway" within the city block's expansive holy space was filled with visitors, of every possible background, race, country, and religion, all mysteriously drawn to the beauty of the place.

9:43 Consecrated Women in North America Receive Praesidium Accreditation

On November 16, 2022, after a lengthy and thorough process, the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi in North America were one of the first women's institutions to receive Praesidium accreditation as a Society of Apostolic Life.

Pope Benedict XVI: Shepherd, Father, and Co-Worker of the Truth for the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi

The news of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has touched all of us very deeply. As we mourn his loss at the age of 95, we remember how he invited the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi to be co-workers of the truth with the Papacy and the Church.

14:19 Benedict the Great: His Spiritual and Theological Legacy

Fr. Sameer Advani, LC, explains how Pope Benedict XVI was convinced that at its very core Christianity was not a series of ideas, doctrines, and ethical commandments, but the living encounter with the God who as Love freely chose to enter into a relationship of love with each and every human being, and the vast majority of his meditations, homilies, conferences, and even his more theologically sophisticated writings all revolved around this simple, but profoundly spiritual central idea.

29:52 A Name Above the Rest

Devotion to the Holy Name is deeply rooted in Scripture. Just repeating the name reverently can instill as much hope and comfort in a believer as it does fear in a demon. Reverence for the name of Jesus can be a way to distance ourselves from the coarseness that often surrounds us in the media and in public life.