Each with their own rhythm

The Itinerant Retreat of the Young Marist Laity was held from Nov. 2 – 5 on the coast of the state of Paraná in Brazil.

The gathering had the participation of 42 pilgrims from different places across the provinces of Brasil Centro-Sur and Brasil Sul-Amazonia.

The participants were members of lay groups, MChFM, Brothers, postulants and collaborators.

The goal of the retreat was to enable the Marists of Champagnat to share a life and experiences in a community walk, allowing for further reflection on the identity, spirituality, fraternal life and mission bequeathed by Saint Marcellin Champagnat.

One could perceive that all, in a unique way, share the same charism.

The only rule of the retreat was to travel, be it with one’s feet, in a car, or with the help of a fellow traveler.

“Each with their own rhythm, some were going ahead, others were more behind, but we were not forgetting that our goal is Jesus Christ,” said Wellinton Trentin.