Seattle archbishop praises Cursillistas for their evangelical efforts

Published: 2004-08-16

SEATTLE (CNS) -- Archbishop Alex J. Brunett of Seattle welcomed the evangelizing efforts of the Cursillo movement in a special Mass he celebrated during the 14th National Cursillo Encounter. "This is a joy for us to have all of you here today," Archbishop Brunett said in his remarks during the three-day conference held at Seattle University in late July. More than 600 people from around the country participated. "I believe you are a group of Catholics throughout the United States who can make a very big difference in the world and the cultures in which we live. ... You have a wonderful history," the archbishop said. "There's never been anywhere that I have been that the Cursillo movement hasn't had a great influence. I'm very impressed by all that you have done." He talked about the challenges of evangelizing in a secular society -- noting that, as in a reading from Jeremiah, people of faith are reminded to profess their beliefs, to speak out in the name of the Lord. Archbishop Brunett also spoke of the "power and centrality" of the Eucharist. "That's why we gather here today in this Cursillo event, because we know that it is in this event that we are nourished by the bread of life," he said.

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