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Mentality Cards: Meaning

Mentality Cards: Meaning

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Meaning." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Person

Mentality Cards: Person

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Person." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Method

Mentality Cards: Method

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Method." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Humanism

Mentality Cards: Humanism

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Humanism." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Joy and Gladness

Mentality Cards: Joy and Gladness

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Joy and Gladness." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Faith

Mentality Cards: Faith

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Faith." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Spirituality

Mentality Cards: Spirituality

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Spirituality." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Cursillo

Mentality Cards: Cursillo

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Cursillo." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Christ

Mentality Cards: Christ

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Cristo." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Friendship

Mentality Cards: Friendship

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Friendship." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Attitude

Mentality Cards: Attitude

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Attitude." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Brr Brr Patapín

Brr Brr Patapín

Trip to Argentina

04/03/2025. Son Saletes

Trip to Argentina

04/03/2025. Son Saletes

Presentation of the Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló Foundation, Chamber of Commerce of the Balearic Islands

04/03/2025. Mallorca

Presentation of the Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló Foundation, Chamber of Commerce of the Balearic Islands

4th Cala Figuera Conversations

04/03/2025. Mallorca

4th Cala Figuera Conversations

Eduardo Bonnín’s Group Reunions

Eduardo Bonnín’s Group Reunions

Eduardo through the years

Eduardo through the years

Reunion of the attendees of the first Cursillo in history

Reunion of the attendees of the first Cursillo in history

Eduardo with Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI

Eduardo with Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI

Drafting of “Structuring of Ideas”

Drafting of “Structuring of Ideas”

First Cursillo of Cursillos

04/03/2025. Mallorca, Son Saletes

First Cursillo of Cursillos

24/06/1974. Son Saletes

Trip to Portugal

05/04/1982. Son Saletes

Trip to Portugal

04/12/1983. Son Saletes

01/01/1988. Son Saletes

Trip to the United States

29/09/1995. Son Saletes

Trip to the United States

Trip to Honduras

08/08/1993. Son Saletes

Trip to Honduras

Eduardo with Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI

Eduardo with Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI

60th Anniversary of the First Cursillo in Cala Figuera

01/01/2004. Mallorca

60th Anniversary of the First Cursillo in Cala Figuera

4th National Ultreya Italy

18/05/1995. Rome

4th National Ultreya Italy

Trip to Bolivia

16/03/1967. Son Saletes

Trip to Bolivia

Presentation of the Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló Foundation, Chamber of Commerce of the Balearic Islands

04/03/2025. Mallorca

Presentation of the Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló Foundation, Chamber of Commerce of the Balearic Islands

3rd National Ultreya Italy

29/10/1990. Rome

3rd National Ultreya Italy

Gianluigi Genovese

04/03/2025. Italy

Gianluigi Genovese

Eduardo, every time I look at your photo, I feel your smile and the profound impact you left on my life and in Italy. Meeting you was a privilege that taught me the transcendence of friendship and how to see each person through God's eyes. From young people to adults, you inspired everyone with your humility and wisdom. You never forgot your friends, and your words, "Go forward, my friend, don't get tired," resonate in my heart, giving me strength to keep walking in faith and hope. Thank you, Eduardo!

04/03/2025. Italy

From my first encounter with Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló, I was struck by his humility and the warmth of his attention. His presence in Italy always conveyed genuine love and faith. I admired his ability to connect personally with everyone, even remembering birthdays to send greetings. Eduardo not only testified about Christ but also embodied the founding charism of Cursillos de Cristiandad, leaving an indelible mark on every community he visited. His love for Italy was reciprocal and eternal.

Marco A. Rosales Valdés

04/03/2025. Mexico

Marco A. Rosales Valdés

I had the honor of knowing and learning from Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló, whose mark in Mexico is indelible. His charisma and dedication, evident in countless visits over more than 50 years, always demonstrated unwavering faith and commitment. From the early days of Cursillos in Mexico, Eduardo left an imprint of friendship and Christian renewal. His life, thoughts, and work continue to inspire those of us who seek to transform our lives with hope and freedom in Christ.

Sheelagh Winston

04/03/2025. Canada

Sheelagh Winston

I met Eduardo Bonnín in 1992, and although at first, I did not fully understand his vision, his humility and clarity transformed my life. His words, “Cursillos is still waiting to be discovered,” resonated deeply and redefined the Movement in Canada. His authentic friendship and his ability to see Christ in every person touched my heart. Eduardo, through his example, taught me to live the Gospel with simplicity, joy, and deep respect for the dignity of each individual.

Guillermo Estarellas Nadal

04/03/2025. Mallorca

Guillermo Estarellas Nadal

Since I met Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló, I have been struck by his unwavering faith and visionary outlook. Although we were not close friends, sharing key moments with him, such as the first numbered Cursillo in San Honorato, left an indelible mark. Eduardo was a role model, a man ahead of his time, whose energy and charisma inspired young people like me to propel the Cursillos forward. His legacy remains alive, like a lush tree that provides shelter and hope to thousands of Cursillistas around the world.

Jesús R. Valls Flores

08/05/2010. Mallorca

Jesús R. Valls Flores

Speaking about Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló is, for me, like exploring one of the main roots of my life. His friendship taught me that Christ is the answer to my existence—not as an immediate solution, but as a transformative force. Eduardo inspired my faith, not through persuasion, but through his authenticity. He showed me that living the Gospel is an act of freedom, joy, and personal discovery, integrating my daily life with God. His legacy remains alive, uplifting my soul every day.

Ramón Armengol Rodo

04/03/2025. Terrassa

Ramón Armengol Rodo

In 1955, I attended a Cursillo in Mallorca that transformed my perception of God and faith. Back in Terrassa, friendships with fervent Christians like Ramón Bassiner and Damián Vidal helped me deepen my involvement in the Movement. Although my encounters with Eduardo Bonnín were sporadic, his charisma and example marked my life, teaching me to face difficulties with total trust in God. Eduardo embodied a simple yet profound Christianity, which continues to inspire our Ultreyas after more than 50 years.

Gail Terrana Niagara Falls

04/03/2025. United States

Gail Terrana Niagara Falls

I met Eduardo Bonnín in 1995 during my first National Encounter in Denver, and I was fascinated by his call to keep Cursillo simple. His vision and the founding charism he shared inspired my faith and my desire to delve into the Movement’s origins. Years later, in Mallorca, his humility and wisdom deeply impacted me, showing me God's love in action. Eduardo has been a spiritual father to me, whose guidance continues to encourage my Christian life.

04/03/2025. Argentina

Although my physical time with Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló was brief, those 90 minutes in his office left an indelible mark. From my early experiences in Cursillos, my search led me to discover the foundational charism—something Eduardo embodied with his positive outlook and genuine love. Through meetings, letters, and friendships, I learned that the Gospel is lived with simplicity and joy. Eduardo is a guiding light, even in struggles and deserts, leading toward a living and close Christ.

Francisco Grimalt Sancho

04/03/2025. Mallorca

Francisco Grimalt Sancho

I was part of the first Cursillo de Cristiandad in Cala Figuera when I was just 13 years old, an experience that marked my life. I remember Eduardo Bonnín, one of the instructors, with great affection, as well as the "rollos" we shared, both listening and participating. The anecdotes—like riding a bike down a steep staircase and swimming between boats in Cala Figuera—are part of cherished memories. Although I did not maintain continuous contact, the Cursillo left a deep imprint on me, filled with gratitude.

Eulalia Queralt

04/03/2025. Barcelona, Gran Canaria

Eulalia Queralt

Since I met Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló, I have experienced his impact on my life as a luminous guide. Through my father and my experiences in Cursillos, Eduardo left deep footprints in my faith and daily life. I admired his humility, patience, and dedication. He was a close friend, even in difficult moments, offering me advice that transformed me. Eduardo embodied the founding charism of Cursillos with sincerity and love that will remain alive in me and many others.

Miguel Rigo Albons

04/03/2025. Mallorca

Miguel Rigo Albons

Participating in the first Cursillo de Cristiandad in Cala Figuera deeply marked my life. I was 23 years old, and as president of Acción Católica de Felanitx, I arrived thinking of campaigning for Santiago. However, what I found was transformative—moments of reflection beside a simple cross, inspiring talks by Eduardo Bonnín, and an unforgettable experience of community. Seeing how that small seed has grown to reach the world is a miracle that continues to move me. ¡De Colores!

Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló

Talk: Trips to America

Talk: Trips to America

Days with Eduardo 2005: The Three-Day Cursillo

Days with Eduardo 2005: The Three-Day Cursillo

School of Leaders: The Distant Ones

School of Leaders: The Distant Ones

History of a Charism

History of a Charism

This book reflects the living trajectory that the Foundational Charism of the Cursillos de Cristiandad Movement has been following since its beginnings, and the difficulties it has encountered throughout its history to remain faithful to its identity. The correspondence maintained with Father Cesáreo explains it in detail. The truth of the facts always floats because it is true, although many novels have been written around it. I harbor the desire and hope that someday these realities, roots from which the motivation, the Method, and the style of our Movement have emerged, will be taken into account.

Mentality Cards: Attitude

Mentality Cards: Attitude

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Attitude." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

A passionate text that always opts for the person and the Gospel, against its instrumentalization or its reduction to inert structures. This document is not a theoretical and aseptic study. If its purpose were this, its authors would have nuanced more and completed some of its statements. It is a living text, which will undoubtedly sow restlessness and hope. It does not want to be a medical treatise, but a medicine. For our part, we will continue striving for the reality of the Cursillos to be fully realized, in line with those who preceded us, promoting all valid initiatives.

Days with Eduardo 2005: Discipline and Criteria

Days with Eduardo 2005: Discipline and Criteria

Mentality Cards: Cursillo

Mentality Cards: Cursillo

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Cursillo." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Days with Eduardo 2005: Essence and Purpose

Days with Eduardo 2005: Essence and Purpose

Mentality Cards: Meaning

Mentality Cards: Meaning

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Meaning." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

Mentality Cards: Humanism

Mentality Cards: Humanism

Eduardo, an avid reader of topics he was passionate about, recorded on index cards the ideas he gained from them, which helped him develop the mentality of Cursillos, as well as the method and the movement that emerged from it all. Below, we offer the "Mentality Cards" on the theme of "Humanism." To make them easier to understand, each card includes the interpreted transcription by Tomeu Arrom, a great friend of Eduardo with whom he held group reunion meetings for over 40 years.

II Cala Figuera Conversations: The Lay Vocation in Cursillos, a Method of Friendship

25/04/2002. Mallorca

II Cala Figuera Conversations: The Lay Vocation in Cursillos, a Method of Friendship

dClrs! Bulletin N° 12

01/03/2012. Mallorca

dClrs! Bulletin N° 12

Fer volar coloms: Guillermo Dezcallar Enseñat. The footprint of Eduardo in the world: Mary Doland (Ireland). News: Method section on the website. Collectible: The man of the 40s-50s who led to the birth of Cursillos (Collaboration with Testimonio Magazine).

II Cala Figuera Conversations: Unity of Criteria in the Cursillo Movement

25/04/2002. Mallorca

II Cala Figuera Conversations: Unity of Criteria in the Cursillo Movement

First Cursillo of Christianity 1944

31/08/1944. Mallorca, Son Saletes

First Cursillo of Christianity 1944

1st Cala Figuera Conversations

13/07/1994. Mallorca

1st Cala Figuera Conversations

I Cala Figuera Conversations: Freedom

19/08/1994. Mallorca

I Cala Figuera Conversations: Freedom

II Cala Figuera Conversations: Foundational Ideas and Charism of Cursillos in Christianity

25/04/2002. Mallorca

II Cala Figuera Conversations: Foundational Ideas and Charism of Cursillos in Christianity

Cursillo of Cursillos 1998

01/01/1998. Mallorca

Cursillo of Cursillos 1998

III Cala Figuera Conversations: Transcendence

05/05/2011. Mallorca

III Cala Figuera Conversations: Transcendence

Ramón Rosselló Nadal

06/05/2012. Mallorca

Ramón Rosselló Nadal

I met Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló when I was 14 years old, but our friendship grew years later, marked by mutual trust and sincerity. Eduardo saw in each person a friend, not an instrument. I admired his ability to guide me without imposing, encouraging me to find my own path to God. His faith, pragmatism, and respect for the laity of the Cursillos were constants. Eduardo was unique—humble, optimistic, and dedicated—leaving an indelible mark on my life and that of others.

Salvador Escribano Hernández

04/03/2025. Mallorca

Salvador Escribano Hernández

When I participated in the first Cursillo in Cala Figuera in 1944, I never imagined that this experience would transform so many lives worldwide. Eduardo Bonnín left his mark with his joy, humility, and spirit of friendship. We shared unique moments under the pine trees, with sincere conversations and reflections in the chapel. This Cursillo was an unforgettable adventure that I carry engraved in my memory and in the photos I still treasure as a testimony of a transcendent beginning.

Guillermo Estarellas Nadal

04/03/2025. Mallorca

Guillermo Estarellas Nadal

Since I met Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló, I have been struck by his unwavering faith and visionary outlook. Although we were not close friends, sharing key moments with him, such as the first numbered Cursillo in San Honorato, left an indelible mark. Eduardo was a role model, a man ahead of his time, whose energy and charisma inspired young people like me to propel the Cursillos forward. His legacy remains alive, like a lush tree that provides shelter and hope to thousands of Cursillistas around the world.

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