NEW Nurturing the Seed
New Nurturing the Seed The new Nurturing the Seed set (as used and adapted by the Ignatian Spirituality Group, Bournemouth, under the auspices of Hearts on Fire on the South Coast) has now been handed over to CLC for general use. The set is coded DC-NNTS i.e. under Developing...
HOW TO USE THIS PAGE (World CLC)
You can READ or DOWNLOAD our World CLC documents. You can read by clicking the button TO READ a document click on the arrow buttons (up and down) at the bottom of the document. The size of the file can also be adjusted by regulating the zoom...
Establishing the Family International Apostolic Team
Dear National Councils and Europe Regional Team, Please find attached a letter with important information to begin the process of establishing the Family International Apostolic Team. We kindly invite you to read it carefully and to accompany this process of discernment within your community and region. In communion, Manuel Manuel...
HORIZONS Nº 188 | June 2026 – Discerning Together: A Gift for the Church Today
Dear friends, We are pleased to share Horizons No. 188, “Discerning Together: A Gift for the Church Today.” On this occasion, the World Council entrusted the drafting of this issue to the Global Formation Team, who invited us to reflect on communal discernment as a gift at the service of the...
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Your CLC Newsletter for March / April 2026
In this March/April 2026 Focus issue: World CLC Day: What does family mean to you? The Clock of Life World CLC Day: Our Global CLC family Easter Monday – a poem from Dominic Bell CLC National Assembly 2026 Updating the General Principles and Norms Greetings from the Euro Team:...
World CLC : HORIZONS Nº 187 | April 2026 – Here We Are Lord, Show Us Your Way
2026.04.20 – Horizons 187 – Here we are, Lord, show us your way Dear community, I am sharing with you the 187th issue of Horizons, entitled “Here we are, Lord, show us your way”, which recounts the experience of the World Council’s Annual Meeting held in Hong Kong last February....
Your CLC Newsletter for January/February 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend, CLC member, and former president, Janice Austin, passed away on 17th January. We will pray for Janice and for her husband, Brian, and their family. In this January/February 2025 Focus issue: No worries: a reflection Invitation World CLC...
World CVX-CLC Lent 2026: Join each week
Breaking Open the Word Lent 2026 Join CVX-CLC and Catholics from around the world each week to reflect on the weekly Gospel Virtual, Global, Scriptural Conversations in the Spirit Steps to Participate 1. Register for the day/time that works for you 2. Receive a Zoom login via email 3....
World CLC Day Video – Saturday 21st March at 2pm
Dear friends: On March 25th, the feast of the Annunciation, CLC celebrates its day every year. As we have been doing in recent years, we want to unite as a world community and celebrate and pray together on our day. We invite you to meet us on Saturday 21st March...
2026 Calendar from World CLC
Discover the new Community of Christian Life Calendar for 2026! A spiritual guide for your year, with important liturgical dates and illustrations that inspire living faith in everyday life. Let prayer and community accompany you throughout each month. Each page is an invitation to deepen your journey with Christ....
A New Logo for Our World Community
Dear friends, It is a joy to greet you and wish you a blessed Christmas. In response to all the kindness we have received from you, we are delighted to share a special gift, a new addition to our nativity scene, a new logo for our World Community. We have: the letter attached,...
Your CLC Newsletter for October/November 2025
In this October/November 2025 Focus issue: The Empty Manger — An Advent Reflection Silence Virtual groups celebrate St. Ignatius’ Day St. Ignatius’ Day Get Together CLC Lebanon: Mission Update Page 4 Noticeboard: 50 years of CLC Portugal CLC at the UN Calendar It is with great sadness that we share...
World CLC – Horizons186 – November 2025
Dear friends, It is with great joy that we share Horizons 186 with you. This year, we repeated a beautiful experiment: inviting CLC members from various countries to co-author this edition with us. From what we’ve heard, the experience was deeply enriching for those who gathered online to share,...
CLC Europe Migration Core Team – Survey results and date for online Migration conference November 30
Dear friends in the CLC/CVX Migration Network, A heartfelt thank you to all who responded to our recent questionnaire. Your input has been very valuable, and we are happy to now share with you the analysis (see attachment). One important outcome was the shared desire for more moments of prayer together, as well as online...
Progressio 2025 No. 1 & 2 – 50 years as a NGO
In 2025, the Christian Life Community (CLC) marks fifty years of service as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations (UN). To commemorate this milestone, this issue of Progressio is devoted to highlighting this dimension of our history of grace.
Your CLC Newsletter for August/September 2025
In this August/September 2025 Focus issue: Jubilee Year Reflection – Pilgrimage of Hope Beyond Listening – Discern, Send, Support, Evaluate (DSSE): The dynamic of CLC CLC National Assembly – Wellsprings of hope Remembering Kate Harris, RIP CLC World Executive Council Meets in Cairo: A Journey of Discernment and Unity...
CLC Lebanon – Mission Update August 2025
Dear friends in the World CLC community, We write to share with you an update on the mission you have helped ignite in Lebanon—a mission that continues to grow in reach, depth, and grace thanks to your generous support and encouragement. Elena Yeyati Executive Secretary Christian Life Community Borgo Santo...
OUR RESOURCES
We have something like fifty leaflets, booklets and sets of meeting plans available to help our members in their way of life in the Christian Life Community (England and Wales). Most of these are on this website grouped together in the following sections. There is an INDEX on the...
HORIZONS Nº 185, June 2025 The mission of one is the mission of all
HORIZONS The mission of one is the mission of all A call to connect, coordinate, and collaborate (Amiens 2023) Nº 185, June 2025 Original: Spanish Dear Community, It is with joy that we share Horizons 185. In this issue, the global international apostolic teams briefly present themselves and their...
PUBLICATIONS LIST 2025 – download or order RE-PUB
Order code RE-PUB All our literature is now FREE of CHARGE, either as digital .pdf files, or as single paper copies (or multiple copies for CLC groups), including UK postage. Orders from overseas are for .pdf copies only. Use the LITERATURE REQUEST FORM to order directly from this site,...
NEW: OUR CLC WAY OF LIFE – THE CLC HANDBOOK for England and Wales – Order Code AC-OCWL
Order AC-OCWL This booklet, ‘Our CLC Way of Life’, is an updated version of the handbook of the Christian Life Community in England and Wales, previously entitled ‘Christians in the World’, which has served us well for many years. This edition reflects the current post-Covid reality and going forward....
Your CLC Newsletter for April/May 2025
In this April/May 2025 Focus issue: Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Francis The Church and the World: Reflections on Leadership CLC Lebanon Mission Update: Supporting Displaced Families World CLC Day in the Midlands: How then shall we live? Clock of Life—a Reflection Page 4 Noticeboard: Ann Nash RIP, Falmouth...
Building the CLC Global Formation Network
Dear National Executive Council members, Warm greetings from the Global Formation Team (GFTeam). We are pleased to reach out to you to share the attached letter, in which we kindly request your valuable support in building the CLC Global Formation Network. We trust that, with your collaboration, we will...
World CLC: News from CLC in Lebanon
Dear friends, I write to you with news from the leadership team of CLC in Lebanon. Last year you provided emotional and practical support to our sisters and brothers in the community in Lebanon when they launched an appeal for funds late last year 2024 when the war with...
Your CLC Newsletter for February/March 2025
In this February/March 2025 Focus issue: Hierarchy and empowerment of the Laity What does CLC mean to you? Support needed for Literature and the Website Virtual CLC Groups – Support for you, and invitation for Lone Members Responses to Migration – European Forum Meeting Page 4 Noticeboard: World CLC...
World CLC HORIZONS Nº 184, March 2025. “Being One Community, Walking Together in God’s Path”
Dear Community, It is with joy that we share Horizons 184 (Being One Community – Walking Together in God’s Path). In this issue, we reflect on the journey of the annual in-person meeting of the World Leadership Team (W-ExCo), held this time in Cairo, where the CLC in Egypt...
CVX-CLC: World CLC Day – Pray together on 22nd March 2pm
Dear friends: On March 25th, the feast of the Annunciation, CLC celebrates its day every year. As we have been doing in recent years, we want to unite as a world community and celebrate and pray together on our Day. We invite you to meet us on Saturday 22nd March...
Your CLC Newsletter for November/December 2024
In this November/December 2024 Focus issue: Living Theology Weekend, Loreto Spirituality Centre, Llandudno CLC European Assembly, Malta National Council for Lay Associations update Page 4 Noticeboard: Formation workshop on the Clock of Life. A workshop on Spirituality for Seniors Membership renewal reminder! News items for Focus Calendar
Message from CLC Lebanon
Dear friends and companions of CLC Attached to this email you will find the promised follow-up letter from CLC in Lebanon explaining the situation in their country and the work they are doing with internally displaced people. I invite you to read and feel their letter, now as we...
Horizons 183 – World CLC Day 2025.
The 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si). In this issue, we present an invitation to reflect on and celebrate the 10 years of Laudato Si, prepared by the International Apostolic Ecology Team.
FOCUS Newsletter – September/October 2024
In this September/October 2024 Focus issue: Reflecting on the CLC National Assembly, Leeds, July 2024 Ten Years in CLC—A Tale of Two National Assemblies Rejoice in your hope! Prayer Guide Training—North West Region Manresa 1 Visit to Coventry—Midlands Region Page 4 Noticeboard: Message from CLC Lebanon Can you help...
CLC in Lebanon
World CLC Leadership (W-ExCo) share a message concerning CLC in Lebanon. United in prayer.
Your CLC Newsletter for June/July 2024
In this June/July 2024 Focus issue: World CLC History project – Letter from the World Executive Council The Joy of Facing Our Fears Rejoice in your hope! Experiences of Community Reflections on the Sacraments Page 4 Noticeboard: Can you help with Literature Support? National Assembly Survey North West Regional...
International Commission for the revision of the General Principles and Norms
Dear Friends: Please find enclosed a letter regarding the International Commission for the Revision of the General Principles and Norms. Fraternally, ————————- Manuel Martínez A. Executive Secretary In order to facilitate this process, our main suggestion is to designate a group of 2 or 3 people at the national...
Word CLC History Project
To all National Executive Councils Dear friends: Please find enclosed a letter inviting you to be part of the CLC History project. We thank you for involving the whole national community. Fraternally, Manuel Martínez A. Executive Secretary Christian Life Community Borgo Santo Spirito 4, 00193, Rome. Italy www.cvx-clc.net
Praying and Living the DSSE Process – Discern, Send, Support, Evaluate – read or order MP-DSSE
A set of eight meeting plans for CLC groups. New in 2024. The DSSE process is an integral part of our spirituality and determines the way we relate to each other as community. These meeting plans are designed to help youu and your group understand, apply and live the...
FOCUS newsletter – April/May 2024
BOOK NOW! National Assembly 2024, Hinsley Hall Leeds – 5th-7th July – Discerning paths of hope Book now using this online form or see the website for alternatives In this April/May 2024 Focus issue: The Clock of Life: a Workshop on Spirituality for Seniors (Warsaw, March 2024) The gift of silence National Justice and Peace...
Letter / World CLC / Next Executive Secretary
Dear Friends : Please find enclosed a letter from the President of the World Community regarding the next Executive Secretary.
Discerning Paths for Hope – seeking our horizons, from World CLC: Horizons 182 (previously Projects 182)
Dear community, We are pleased to share Horizons 182 (Discerning Paths for Hope. Seeking our horizons). It is the same document that used to be called Projects. You will find the explanation in the same document. We trust that you will be able to welcome it with openness and...
FOCUS newsletter – February / March 2024
In this March 2024 Focus issue: The Transformative Power of the U Theory: Insights from the CLC World Assembly Being open to new members—an inquirer’s experience of the CLC NW regional day Pilgrim Ways Bringing the Christian Life Community World Assembly home RIP Fr Christopher Greaney BA STP 9.11.46...
Prayer for World CLC Day – Making all things new
Dear friends: On March 25th, the feast of the Annunciation, CLC celebrates its day every year. As we have been doing in recent years, we want to unite as a world community and celebrate and pray together on our day. We invite you to meet us on Saturday 23rd March at...
CLC World Prayer Day – 23rd March 2024 2pm
This year it will be on Saturday 23 March at 15:00 CET = 14:00 UK time. On 25 March, the feast of the Annunciation, we will celebrate another World CLC Day. Following the path, we started some years ago and the positive feedback we received, we want to continue...
Projects 181 – Make all things new – to celebrate our World CLC Day in March 2024.
Projects 181 – Make all things new – to celebrate our World CLC Day in March 2024.
COP28 Collective Statement – Committing to a South-North climate justice advocacy
Dear friends: Please find attached a letter on COP28. CLC has joined with Ecojesuit, the Global Ignatian Advocacy Network on Ecology, the Social Justice Ecology Secretariat, and over 100 members of the Ignatian Family in a collective statement for the human family and care for our Common Home. We...
Projects 180 – OUR PILGRIMAGE CONTINUES – October 2023 – download
One Community – Witnesses of Hope The latest newsletter from World CLC To respond to Chris’ invitation, click here. – Download >
Final Document of the CLC World General Assembly at Amiens, France – download
Final Document of the XVIII General Assembly of the Christian Life Community – Download >
FOCUS newsletter July-August 2023 – read / download
In this July/August Focus issue: Reflections on the National Assembly: Hope at the Frontiers of Mission CLC National Assembly 14-16 July 2023 report We are called to Dream and Hope From Hong Kong to UK Graced History of CLC in Hong Kong Please pray for Penelope Minney. a lone member...
Fr Arturo Sosa SJ talks to the World Assembly: Discerning the paths of hope
Fr General’s Address to the World Assembly: Discerning the paths of hope : Arturo Sosa SJ, CLC World Ecclesial Assistant for the XVIII World Assembly of the Christian Life Community (CLC) at La Providence, Amiens, France, 7 August 2023 BACK
Fr Arturo Sosa SJ: Homily at Mass
Fr Arturo Sosa SJ gave this Homily at Mass in Amiens Cathedral, Sunday, 6th August 2023, The Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord. BACK