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The different versions of a true event
23/03/2026
The different versions of a true event
History has multiple versions depending on who experiences and tells it, making full objectivity difficult. This complexity increases when recounting significant events, such as the origins of Cursillos, where interpretations can distort reality.
Life is beautiful, people are important and it is worth living
20/03/2026
Life is beautiful, people are important and it is worth living
Living the Gospel reveals that life has meaning, value, and flavor. When Christ is at the center, life becomes clear: it is beautiful, people matter, and it is worth living. Without that center, everything darkens.
Restlessness
20/03/2026
Restlessness
Restlessness can focus on the why or the how, but it is fruitful only when it is healthy and guided by faith, hope, and charity. Properly directed, it leads to doing good with meaning and freedom, without burden or manipulation.
The kingdom of God
20/03/2026
The kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God is within the person and is discovered by living through Christ. When He is the center, everything gains meaning and is understood through love. Life then finds value, joy, and fulfillment from within.
The means – the end
20/03/2026
The means – the end
In a world saturated with means, the risk is losing sight of the purpose. When the goal is unclear, will weakens and enthusiasm fades. Only a clear purpose gives meaning, direction, and effectiveness to the means.
The wounds
20/03/2026
The wounds
The deepest wounds often come from people and, many times, from misinterpretations. The path to healing lies in closeness, sincerity, and dialogue. Avoiding prejudice and gossip prevents conflict and fosters understanding and peace.
Faith
20/03/2026
Faith
Faith is not only believing in the unseen, but interpreting what we see through Christ. It is a journey from events to meaning, where mystery gradually unfolds throughout life.
Spaces of freedom
19/03/2026
Spaces of freedom
Human beings live shaped by their circumstances, which often outweigh their freedom. Yet this can be an opportunity to look inward, know oneself better, and rediscover an inner value that does not depend on external factors.
The examination
19/03/2026
The examination
The criterion for action is the person: measure decisions by their impact on others. Living means asking how much joy or pain we create and, whenever possible, easing what is bitter and fostering goodness and joy.
The alternative
19/03/2026
The alternative
The key lies in intention: it gives value or devalues actions. The true alternative is internal—orienting life toward its meaning (north) or away from it. Circumstances present options; the person chooses.
The kingdom of God
19/03/2026
The kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God is not outside but within the person. When life is oriented through Christ, truth enlightens everything and gives meaning to events. In this way, one discovers their center and learns to live authentically and fully.
Admiration
19/03/2026
Admiration
Reflection on true admiration: it arises from recognizing the unique value of others and awakens genuine gratitude. In contrast to a rights-focused culture, it highlights gratuity and what comes from within as a source of joy and meaning.
Those who endure
19/03/2026
Those who endure
Reflection on Ultreya: only those who recognize their need and live faith with humility remain, not as a task or display. It calls for leaving paternalistic attitudes and embracing Christianity in everyday life with simplicity and joy.
Secularity
18/03/2026
Secularity
Reflection on lay vocation: a Christian influences the world through an attentive, open, and joyful attitude toward human reality. Authentic faith grows from within and is expressed through coherence in everyday life, avoiding empty religious formalism.
The organization
18/03/2026
The organization
Reflection on the role of organization in Christian life: it should guide and serve as a channel, but never restrict freedom. Lay people are called to influence the world with simplicity and authenticity, avoiding attitudes of superiority or religious formalism.
Friendship
18/03/2026
Friendship
Reflection on friendship as a deep respect for the other’s freedom and uniqueness. True friendship unfolds through different relational levels, but reaches its deepest expression in the personal encounter from “you to you.”
Build the bridge before the train comes
18/03/2026
Build the bridge before the train comes
Reflection on the importance of foresight, sound judgment, and common sense in facing life’s circumstances. Building “bridges” means preparing inwardly to pass through everyday difficulties with serenity, understanding, and generosity.
Encounter with oneself
18/03/2026
Encounter with oneself
Reflection on self-knowledge: by sincerely looking within, a person discovers their strengths, limits, and the presence of God. From this inner encounter they can orient their life with greater freedom, truth, and authenticity.
The detail
18/03/2026
The detail
Reflection on the value of small details in Christian life: everyday gestures reveal a person’s character and express charity lived through care, attention, and kindness in ordinary moments.
Gratitude
18/03/2026
Gratitude
Reflection on gratitude as a fundamental Christian attitude. Recognizing life as a gift awakens thankfulness toward God and others, fostering openness, joy, and humility, while its absence often reveals pride or superficiality.
When the chances of life
18/03/2026
When the chances of life
Reflection on how, in life’s difficult moments, a person can find a way forward by turning inward. There they discover new possibilities and the deeper meaning of life, lived and shared through everyday actions.
Christological
18/03/2026
Christological
Reflection on Christ as the center of life and universal reference. His logic —the Christological logic— illuminates human life, guiding the person toward what is essential and toward the deeper meaning of happiness, peace, and joy.
Jurisdictional waters
13/03/2026
Jurisdictional waters
Reflection on respecting each person’s inner sphere. Entering someone’s intimacy or revealing confidences without permission harms friendship and human dignity, which only the person and God can truly understand.
Beyond the Challenges
01/01/2021
Beyond the Challenges
Reading the Gospel, Christianity seems simple. However, reading some theological treatises, it can seem very complicated. The Cursillos de Cristiandad is one of the best—if not the best—ways to make the difficult simplicity of the Gospel a lived reality. This small book you’re holding, which clearly explains the simplicity of the Cursillo Movement and its constant call to choose the Gospel solution, is a text signed by Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló. It was found among his vast legacy—currently being cataloged—and is preserved by the Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló Foundation. Written by Eduardo for a talk he was invited to give on the challenges facing the Movement, this book compiles the concise responses that, in the form of publications, shed light on the message, purpose, and original mentality of the Cursillo Movement. This reading aims to provide answers to essential aspects of Cursillos.
Cala Figuera Conversations IV
01/01/2019
Cala Figuera Conversations IV
The Conversations of Cala Figuera were a long-held wish of Eduardo Bonnín that finally came true in August 1994, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the first-ever Cursillo de Cristiandad. Their goal was precisely to bring together Cursillo friends from around the world to talk, live together, grow in friendship, but above all, to think and reflect deeply on the Charism of the Cursillo Movement. What you have in your hands is a very small piece of what we lived in May 2016 during the Fourth Conversations of Cala Figuera, because the best part can’t be captured in any book: the hugs, the glances, the visits to the Tabernacle, the palancas sent from five continents, the Lord’s caresses to each one of us who were there. Here we have gathered the rollos from the IV CCF, which aim to walk the path that begins when a person cracks open the door of their heart just enough for the Lord to enter and announce the Good News: that God loves them. That’s where the Encuentro happens—a moment that can radically change a life and give way to Hope, open one to the wonder of faith, and gradually turn one’s life into a Life in Fullness. This fullness begins when we let God act in us, placing us in a state of constant Gratitude, until we ourselves become a Sign—the fruit of the ongoing conversion process that each of us can live throughout our lives.
Father Gabriel Seguí: Biography and Origins of the Cursillos de Cristiandad
01/01/2019
Father Gabriel Seguí: Biography and Origins of the Cursillos de Cristiandad
On the 25th anniversary of the Cursillo held in Cala Figuera in August 1944—the first-ever Cursillo de Cristiandad—Father Gabriel Seguí Vidal MSSCC (1907–1996), historian and direct witness, believed it was fitting to share his work on the Origins of the Cursillos de Cristiandad, shedding light on what was experienced among the young people of Catholic Action. Now, as we mark 75 years since the Cursillo of Cala Figuera and 50 years since the publication of what’s colloquially known as “Father Seguí’s History,” the Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló Foundation (FEBA) deems it timely and necessary to publish both his biography and his work on the origins of the Cursillo Movement, to honor and make known the person of Father Gabriel Seguí Vidal, who always encouraged, supported, and stood by Eduardo Bonnín and his friends, showing a wide vision of the Church.
Reflections II: In Search of Oneself
01/01/2014
Reflections II: In Search of Oneself
Eduardo made many sheets for his personal use, which he frequently used as a script when he spoke. Some of them contain a single thought, but there are others that constitute true schemes, more or less complicated, difficult to interpret for someone other than the author himself. As these sheets expose an important part of his thinking, it was thought that they could be rewritten in a version that was easily accessible to everyone, always trying to reproduce his ideas with the utmost fidelity, although it was inevitable that, at least in part, his peculiar and very personal way of expressing himself would be lost. The difficulty increased due to the fact that the sheets were written, as already mentioned, with the purpose of serving as an aid in oral interventions and never thinking about their written publication. This adaptation work was started by Guillermo Bibiloni, a good connoisseur of the subject and author of a "History of Cursillos," but it was left incomplete, surely due to Guillermo's death, remaining forgotten among Eduardo's countless papers, until recently, the manuscript was found, considering it a great find. This part, adapted by Guillermo Bibiloni, is what is now published, leaving for later the rest of the sheets, which are still the object of the necessary adaptation work for comfortable reading. A few years ago, a booklet with this same title, written by Eduardo, was published. Although some coincidence is possible, the content of these first "Reflections" and that of "Reflections II" is different, since then, apparently, the author did not resort to the sheets we know, but to other sources from his copious archive.
Cala Figuera Conversations III
01/01/2013
Cala Figuera Conversations III
Eduardo Bonnín long dreamed of a global gathering of Cursillistas to exchange experiences—so that the ideas sparked in any part of the world where Cursillos were held could be shared with all. He hoped that in the warmth of community, friendship and admiration would grow for all that, by God’s grace, had been achieved. His dream came true in 1994 with the first Conversations of Cala Figuera, then again in 2002 with the second edition. Finally, in 2011—after his death in 2008—his friends, who consider themselves continuers of his work, organized the third Conversations of Cala Figuera, striving to preserve the spirit and essence of the first two. Though different in content, these followed the same line of thought. The themes explored—Christianity in Dialogue, Meaning, Attitude, Creativity, Communication, Trust, and Transcendence—form a group of questions of undeniable importance for anyone who wishes to live the Cursillo experience.
Eduardo Bonnín, an Apprentice of Christ
01/01/2010
Eduardo Bonnín, an Apprentice of Christ
​The Cursillos de Cristiandad opened a path to live the Gospel in the present time. Today, millions of people around the world conjugate Christ's word in the first person, thanks to that Cursillos experience that was born in the secular environment of Mallorca. This long conversation with Eduardo Bonnín, founder of the Cursillos, sheds light on the difficult and luminous trajectory of a man—made of heaven and clay—who was born called to make God's tenderness transparent. Between historical character and understanding of mentality, through this reading, we learn about the facts of Cursillos and the person of Eduardo Bonnín.
My Spiritual Testament
01/01/2008
My Spiritual Testament
This is the posthumous publication of the author's spiritual testament, who wanted to transmit the facts and their motivations from the beginnings of the Cursillos de Cristiandad Movement with a vocation for permanence. He also wanted to transmit it through a notarial document to leave no doubt about its origin and authenticity.
Collaboration in Testimonio Magazine
01/01/2007
Collaboration in Testimonio Magazine
The magazine "Testimonio" published in Venezuela, came to light from 1986 to 1994 and carried many articles about the Cursillos de Cristiandad Movement. Bonnín was repeatedly invited by Father Cesáreo to write something about it. Some of his articles were published in different issues, but their dissemination was very limited. Repeatedly some friends have made it known that it is a shame that these writings are not known by people who might benefit from reading them. This is the reason why this publication has come into your hands.
History of a Charism
01/01/2007
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.
Africa in Colors
01/01/2006
Africa in Colors
Forty-five years later... some Cursillistas searched high and low and finally contacted Pedro Casaldáliga, managing to revive this small booklet, once forgotten in the library of oblivion. It tells the great adventure—spirit-filled and full of challenges—of the arrival of the Cursillos de Cristiandad in Africa. A book bursting with spirit, enthusiasm, and God. It’s the first book we should all read after completing a Cursillo. The foreword, written by Don Pedro, bishop emeritus of Mato Grosso and fellow Cursillista, is excellent. Together with Eduardo and others, they managed to color Africa with Cursillo's spirit.
Reflections: Step by Step on God's Paths
01/01/2006
Reflections: Step by Step on God's Paths
Simple and profound truths are the sensitive material this book is made of, in which E. Bonnín reminds us "how complicated it is to make people understand that something is simple." Because each one has a different vision, what we have to achieve is that the Christ of each person is the person of Christ. – Being a Christian is not a project that is realized, but a realization that is projected. – It is not an event of life, but making life a continuous, astonishing, and grateful event. – I want my future to be better and more aware of myself and for the optimism of living to reach as many as possible.
Cala Figuera Conversations II
01/01/2002
Cala Figuera Conversations II
In the early 1990s, a growing desire emerged within the Cursillo Movement to better define the essence of its Foundational Charism. This led to the first Conversations of Cala Figuera in 1994. Eight years later, the second Conversations delved even deeper into the topic. The talks from 2002, now published, reflect an intelligent collaboration between laypeople and priests, a complementary and convergent effort centered on what truly matters.
History of the Cursillos de Cristiandad
01/01/2002
History of the Cursillos de Cristiandad
Guillermo Bibiloni’s book, in contrast to Xisco Forteza’s, takes a more technical and historical approach to the history of the Cursillos de Cristiandad. It recounts the events that took place between 1944 and its publication. Though not free from some inaccuracies, these will be clarified in future revisions or other publications. It’s a well-documented and informative read. We recommend beginners read Xisco’s book first. Guillermo Bibiloni passed away in 2006.
Cala Figuera Conversations I
01/01/1994
Cala Figuera Conversations I
In August 1994, the 1st Conversations of Cala Figuera took place in Mallorca, Spain, with 146 delegates from the Cursillos de Cristiandad from fifteen countries. During this international meeting, ten “runways for takeoff” were developed by various Cursillistas—ten concepts that, when deeply understood (with the heart), bring individuals closer to the Foundational Charism of the Cursillos de Cristiandad—the foundations of personal flight, of daily nearness to God.
Forgotten Evidence
01/01/1994
Forgotten Evidence
Forgotten Evidence is a treatise on the mentality of Cursillos. The bases on which the true orientation of the purpose of the Cursillos Movement rests, the pillars pointed out in the person. A text for everyone, brief, accurate, and concrete to constantly reflect, savor at all times about the person's attitude in tune with their environment. The book covers all aspects of the person as such, their being, their doing, their virtualities, and their environment: the real and friendship.
History and Memory of Cursillos
01/01/1992
History and Memory of Cursillos
This book captures one of the most unique and, at the same time, most unknown events in our recent history: the Cursillos de Cristiandad. Francisco Forteza’s book, avoiding both apologetics and dry historicism, belongs to testimonial literature. It openly unveils the human story—full of errors, intrigue, and manipulation—behind the Cursillo Movement, while at the same time defending the value of what the author calls the “foundational charism.” The Cursillos de Cristiandad were conceived and born in the 1940s on the island of Mallorca, Spain. A fine, elegant, and precise work.
Manifesto
29/12/1980
Manifesto
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.
Structuring of Ideas
01/01/1962
Structuring of Ideas
In 1962, the first Cursillos methodology book appeared, whose content has helped and continues to help with full validity the development of the Cursillos movement in many Leader Schools. From the global scheme of the Movement, meticulously going through its stages of Precursillo, Cursillo, and Postcursillo, to delving into the Mentality sheets. These sheets were developed to reflect on our lives. A good instrument for those who are going to serve a Cursillo. Clear and straightforward language. Practical book.
Life
30/03/2026
Life
It reflects on life through truth, goodness, friendship, and beauty. It invites us to discern how we live—whether we lead, truly live, or are carried along—and to orient our attitude toward a more conscious, creative, and relational life.
Particular characteristics of the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity
30/03/2026
Particular characteristics of the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity
It outlines the core of the Movement: living the essentials of Christianity through the experience of being loved by God. It prioritizes being over doing, authenticity over appearance, and a living faith that transforms daily life with meaning and joy.
The Ultreya
30/03/2026
The Ultreya
It defines Ultreya as a weekly gathering where Christian life is shared and lived through experience. Its purpose is not to teach but to foster a lived faith through friendship, witness, and personal commitment that transforms life.
The Ultreya
30/03/2026
The Ultreya
It explains Ultreya as a means to live and grow in faith through grace and friendship. It highlights the joint mission of clergy and laity to build a living Christian community through personal commitment and charity in everyday life.
The Cursillo in Christianity: an encounter with oneself
30/03/2026
The Cursillo in Christianity: an encounter with oneself
It presents the Cursillo as a self-encounter integrating logical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. It invites discovering one’s identity, living coherently, and opening to faith, friendship, and life’s deeper meaning.
Fate tightens its claws
30/03/2026
Fate tightens its claws
It invites prayer from despair and helplessness, where true prayer begins. It encourages turning to God in difficulty, finding in Christ meaning, guidance, and strength, and transforming any situation into an opportunity for growth.
Catholics in action
30/03/2026
Catholics in action
It states that man must pursue his ideal in a disordered world marked by egoism. The remedy is to center life on Christ through truth and goodness, fostering an active Christianity with personal and communal responsibility.
On the Cursillos in Christianity
25/03/2026
On the Cursillos in Christianity
The text deepens the purpose of Cursillos: to form authentic Christians who live and share their faith. It emphasizes group reunion, ongoing lived experience, and fidelity to the method, avoiding deviations that distort its essence.
Man is loved by God
25/03/2026
Man is loved by God
Cursillos proclaim the essential truth: God loves each person. Through friendship and personal experience, they foster a lived faith that transforms life and surroundings. Distorting or instrumentalizing them undermines their authenticity and dynamism.
Cursillos in Christianity?
25/03/2026
Cursillos in Christianity?
Bonnín analyzes modern values and proposes that Cursillos, centered on the person and friendship, respond to the search for meaning. He highlights the need for self-encounter and for expressing Christianity in a more contemporary way.
The initiators of the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity share their views
25/03/2026
The initiators of the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity share their views
Bonnín stresses that the strength of Cursillos lies in their simplicity and fidelity to the Gospel. He warns against complicating or instrumentalizing them, affirming they are an encounter with oneself, Christ, and others, whose fruit depends on grace.
25th anniversary – Gratitude and reflection
24/03/2026
25th anniversary – Gratitude and reflection
Reflection by Eduardo Bonnín on the 25th anniversary of Cursillos, inviting gratitude for lives transformed. It highlights their purpose: to live the essentials of Christianity and bring them into the world through friendship and grace.
Around friendship – Others
24/03/2026
Around friendship – Others
Friendship, a gift from God and a path of faith, is dynamic and built daily through fidelity, sincerity, and self-giving. Open and shared, it leads to maturity, joy, and fulfillment, revealing God’s presence in others.
Around friendship – Brothers
24/03/2026
Around friendship – Brothers
Friendship, rooted in God, is an encounter of inner lives based on trust, self-giving, and truth. It must be cultivated, shared, and lived with love and acceptance. Without it, one isolates; with it, one grows, is freed, and finds fulfillment.
Around friendship – With oneself
24/03/2026
Around friendship – With oneself
Friendship with oneself is born through others and requires maturity, love, and self-giving. It is a path to personal growth and true communion. Fully lived, it gives meaning to life and enables one to love and be loved authentically.
The Cursillos de Cristiandad
24/03/2026
The Cursillos de Cristiandad
The Cursillo Movement revives essential Christian values: God’s love and personal conversion. Through encounter, friendship, and witness, it forms people who live their faith in daily life, transforming the world from within.
15 questions to Fr. Sebastián Gayá and Fr. Eduardo Bonnín
24/03/2026
15 questions to Fr. Sebastián Gayá and Fr. Eduardo Bonnín
parallel testimony showing two complementary perspectives on faith, the Church, and Christian life: one more institutional and the other more personal, both rooted in encountering Christ.
The man of the 1940s–50s who gave rise to the birth of the Cursillos
24/03/2026
The man of the 1940s–50s who gave rise to the birth of the Cursillos
A reflection on the origin, purpose, and method of Cursillos: fostering a personal encounter with Christ through what is simple, concrete, and possible, while remaining faithful to its essence and avoiding distortions.
Purpose and mixed Cursillos
23/03/2026
Purpose and mixed Cursillos
A reflection on the need to preserve the essence and purpose of Cursillos, centered on the core of Christian life and the person. It warns against drifting into methods, structures, or ideologies that dilute its identity, emphasizing a personal, lived—not imposed—approach.
The foundational charism of Cursillo in Christianity in concrete, alive and in direct experience
23/03/2026
The foundational charism of Cursillo in Christianity in concrete, alive and in direct experience
Cursillo works at the level of the “what” of the person, awakening a free and personal response to the encounter with Christ. By embracing the Gospel, it enlightens mind, heart, and will, fostering a conscious, grateful life that grows toward fulfillment.
Truth and sincerity
23/03/2026
Truth and sincerity
Truth can stand naked, but sincerity requires care and discernment. Genuine communication calls for respect, sensitivity, and love, so as not to harm or distort feelings, which only flourish fully within true friendship.
The inner world of people
23/03/2026
The inner world of people
Human fulfillment arises from the inner encounter with Christ, who gives meaning, truth, and joy to life. From there, the person learns to see with new eyes, not ruled by circumstances, but guided by conscious freedom and living faith.
The Ultreya
20/03/2026
The Ultreya
Ultreya is a gathering of friendship where lived faith is shared, awakening the desire for Christ. It is not about theory, but about discovering God in life and in others, giving meaning and dynamism to Christian living.
Reflecting on an anniversary…
20/03/2026
Reflecting on an anniversary…
Celebration of the spread of Cursillos and its recognition within the Church: a movement that has helped many people encounter themselves, God, and others. It reaffirms that the essential truth is discovering that the Kingdom of God is within each person and living it authentically.
Structuring of Fundamental ideas after forty-odd years
20/03/2026
Structuring of Fundamental ideas after forty-odd years
Introduction to the book “Vertebración de Ideas”: born from the Movement’s early enthusiasm, it aims to enlighten understanding and conviction in living the Christian essentials. It highlights that, although the world changes, human beings still need God to give meaning to life.
Man is a balance of balances…
19/03/2026
Man is a balance of balances…
Human balance is achieved through the Gospel, where love—revealed in Christ—gives meaning to life. Living from this truth fosters a dynamic, open, and joyful faith that renews both the person and their environment.
The “quid” of the human
17/03/2026
The “quid” of the human
Reflection on what is “normal” in human life: routine actions alone do not define humanity. True human fulfillment arises when a person gives conscious meaning to their actions, transforming ordinary life through freedom, depth, and creativity.
Hunger for God
17/03/2026
Hunger for God
Reflection on the aim of the Cursillos Movement: to awaken in the person a “hunger for God.” From this initial impact, Christian life grows through faith, hope, and charity, giving meaning to life and leading to a free and authentic commitment.
Flight 4
17/03/2026
Flight 4
Reflection on freedom and human dignity: when a person discovers their inner self and unique value, they can seek truth. From this awareness arise living faith and friendship, recognizing something unique in every person.
Flight 3
17/03/2026
Flight 3
Reflection on the importance of self-awareness. When a person discovers their dignity and freedom, they can seek truth and live with purpose. From faith, life becomes a path of gratitude and joy.
Flight 2
17/03/2026
Flight 2
Reflection on the diversity of lay vocations in the Church: some serve mainly within the parish, while others live and witness their faith naturally in the world. Both are necessary and complementary, sustained by friendship and mutual admiration.
Flight 1
16/03/2026
Flight 1
Reflection on the Christian message: Christ is not only the path but the answer to humanity’s search for meaning. When a person discovers themselves and experiences God’s love, living faith arises along with friendship that allows this truth to be shared with others.
This is the way
16/03/2026
This is the way
Reflection on the meaning of Cursillos: they must remain faithful to their original purpose, fostering a personal encounter with Christ and reaching the core of the person. From that experience arises living faith, the decision to follow Christ, and the desire to share it with others.
Cursillos in eleven points
16/03/2026
Cursillos in eleven points
Summary of the essence of the Cursillos de Cristiandad Movement: a lay movement of the Church that, through its own method, seeks to help each person discover that God loves them and live the essentials of Christianity in everyday life and environments.
Clarifying confusions and specifying the germinal intention
13/03/2026
Clarifying confusions and specifying the germinal intention
Reflection by Eduardo Bonnín explaining that Cursillos aim not to evangelize structures but the person, helping each one discover that God loves them. From that encounter arise friendship, living faith, and transformation of environments.
My view on the II Fundamental ideas
12/03/2026
My view on the II Fundamental ideas
A critical reflection by Eduardo Bonnín on the book Fundamental Ideas. He warns that treating it as a final norm limits the movement’s dynamism, whose essence is creative, personal, and open to growth.
About the Movement
12/03/2026
About the Movement
Reflection by Eduardo Bonnín on the purpose of the Cursillo Movement: fostering encounters with oneself, Christ, and others in order to live the essentials of Christianity. It highlights friendship, grace, and personal freedom as key elements.
On the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity and its definition in Fundamental ideas
12/03/2026
On the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity and its definition in Fundamental ideas
A critical reflection on the definition of Cursillos. It argues that the movement should not impose structures or commitments, but rather facilitate a personal encounter with Christ so that each person freely discovers their vocation and transforms their environment.
Objective of our Movement of Cursillos
12/03/2026
Objective of our Movement of Cursillos
Reflection on the purpose of the Cursillo Movement: fostering a personal encounter with Christ that transforms the layperson’s life without removing them from their daily reality. It highlights freedom, grace, and friendship as ways to live and share faith.
Mother of all and of everything
12/03/2026
Mother of all and of everything
Reflection on Mary as Mother of all and spiritual guide within the Cursillo Movement. It highlights her maternal role in leading people to encounter Christ, sustaining faith, and encouraging a simple, living Christian life faithful to the founding charism.
What the Cursillo is versus what it is not
12/03/2026
What the Cursillo is versus what it is not
The text explains that the Cursillo is not merely a spiritual retreat but an experience aimed at transforming a person’s mindset. It stresses fidelity to the founding charism and the importance of proper preparation to share the joy of faith.
The foundational charism - synthesis
12/03/2026
The foundational charism - synthesis
The text explains the founding charism of the Cursillos in Christianity as a gift of the Spirit to the Church whose central message is that God loves us. It outlines its vision, purpose, and method to help people discover Christ through friendship and witness.
Sharp phrases by Eduardo
12/03/2026
Sharp phrases by Eduardo
A collection of Christian-inspired aphorisms reflecting on faith, freedom, friendship, and daily life. They invite readers to live the Gospel authentically, discover Christ in each person, and understand the spirit of the Cursillo Movement.
Christian baptism
09/03/2026
Christian baptism
The text reflects on baptism as the seed of holiness that must grow through a personal and living experience of Christ. It criticizes routine Christianity and proposes sharing faith through authentic witness so people discover God’s Kingdom within themselves.
Commentary on the definition of the Movement of Cursillos according to Fundamental ideas
09/03/2026
Commentary on the definition of the Movement of Cursillos according to Fundamental ideas
The text stresses that the Cursillo Movement must start from the reality of the person and focus especially on those far from the Church. Its purpose is to foster a personal encounter with oneself, with Christ, and with others while remaining faithful to its founding charism.
Are the Cursillos yet to be lived?
05/03/2026. Mallorca
Are the Cursillos yet to be lived?
In the Communication of the Mallorca Secretariat to the IV World Meeting of Cursillo Leaders, it is stated that the Cursillo Movement is still “yet to be fully realized.” It calls for rediscovering its essence: evangelizing through the person and living the Christian essentials.
Today’s man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers - IV Inter-American Meeting. Caracas, Venezuela
05/03/2026. Venezuela
Today’s man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers - IV Inter-American Meeting. Caracas, Venezuela
In the Opening Address at the IV Inter-American Meeting of National Leaders of the Cursillo Movement, it is emphasized that Christians are called to be witnesses rather than teachers. Living the Gospel with joy and authenticity is what truly transforms people.
Objective pursued by the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity
05/03/2026
Objective pursued by the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity
The text raises questions about the Church’s mission and the role of the Cursillo Movement: helping people discover that God loves them and live their faith in daily life. It highlights the importance of freedom, friendship, and ongoing accompaniment.
Essay on some aspects of THE SOCIAL
05/03/2026
Essay on some aspects of THE SOCIAL
The text reflects on inequality, work, and human dignity. It argues that progress should serve people rather than exclude them. The Christian core acts as an inner leaven that recognizes the value of every person and guides society toward a more just and fraternal life.
The man in grace ferments the structures with the Gospel
05/03/2026
The man in grace ferments the structures with the Gospel
Christians are called to transform the world through their lives, not by relying on structures. Encountering oneself, Christ, and others renews both the person and society. Evangelizing means living the Gospel and building genuine relationships between people.
You, who…
04/03/2026
You, who…
A message for those living amid confusion and change, recalling the encounter with oneself, with others, and with Christ. It invites readers to rediscover this experience and remain a living link in the chain that has carried Cursillos throughout the world.
Living the truth and from the truth 1
04/03/2026
Living the truth and from the truth 1
Theological truths come alive when they are lived in everyday experience. Believing that God loves us in Christ helps reconcile the past, give thanks for the present, and trust the future. Faith gives meaning to life and opens the heart to hope.
Living the truth and from the truth 2
04/03/2026
Living the truth and from the truth 2
Theological truths gain life when they are lived in concrete experience. Faith in God’s love in Christ helps reconcile the past, give thanks for the present, and trust the future. To believe is to give meaning to life and remain open to hope.
Cursillos in Christianity
04/03/2026
Cursillos in Christianity
Cursillos in Christianity aim to make the experience of the Christian essentials possible and simple, making it accessible to everyone, especially those far from the Church. They encourage Christians to be leaven in the world and to reach others through friendship and witness to share the Good News of God’s love.
Secretariats
03/03/2026
Secretariats
A reflection on the role of Secretariats in Cursillos: to safeguard the founding charism, simplify and foster the living of essential Christianity. Not to impose or instrumentalize, but to serve unity of message and fidelity to the method.
Rediscover the vision
03/03/2026
Rediscover the vision
A synthesis of the founding vision of Cursillos: the person at the center, called to love, and friendship as the way to unite Gospel and world. It urges recovering freedom and lay identity, resisting instrumentalization and fostering creativity and charity in daily life.
Clarifications on the method of Cursillos
03/03/2026
Clarifications on the method of Cursillos
A critical reflection on distortions of the Cursillos method. It warns against “updates” that alter its essence and reaffirms its purpose: fostering a free and authentic encounter with Christ, grounded in lived faith, friendship and respect for personal growth.
Process of what happened since its beginnings
03/03/2026
Process of what happened since its beginnings
A historical account of the origin of Cursillos in 1944 in Mallorca. It clarifies the true first Cursillo, its evangelizing purpose and later challenges. It reaffirms its charism: bringing the essence of Christianity to ordinary people through friendship and freedom.
Process of a historical distortion
03/03/2026
Process of a historical distortion
A reflection on the identity of Cursillos within pastoral plans. It warns against using them for other purposes and recalls their true aim: bringing the Gospel to ordinary people, helping them discover God’s love and awaken their faith and personal dignity.
Has the hour of the Cursillos passed?
03/03/2026
Has the hour of the Cursillos passed?
A reflection on the purpose of Cursillos: not to enroll people in structures, but to awaken faith and help them live their baptism daily. It questions whether the Church should prioritize organizations or accompany, with freedom and closeness, those unaware of God’s love.
Those who were and are no longer here
27/02/2026
Those who were and are no longer here
A reflection on those who lived Cursillo but drifted away by replacing faith with moralism or religiosity. It warns against manipulation and calls a return to what is Fundamental to Christianity: self-acceptance, growth, and companionship in the Gospel’s simplicity and freedom.
The distant: a peferential but not exclusive objective
27/02/2026
The distant: a peferential but not exclusive objective
The distant are a preferential aim of Cursillo, yet without manipulating their freedom or uprooting them. Faith must grow within their own environment, through friendship and respect, fermenting the world from within rather than absorbing them into church structures.
What is fundamental to christianity
27/02/2026
What is fundamental to christianity
A reflection on what is Fundamental to Christianity: that God loves us in Christ. It cannot be defined but lived and witnessed. It begins with self-encounter, grows in companionship, and shapes life from within, giving meaning, freedom, and fullness to daily living.
The Currents That Run
27/02/2026
The Currents That Run
A reflection on Cursillos as a path of triple encounter, faithful to its charism and attentive to the currents of thought shaping history. Listening to prophetic voices and reading the signs of the times helps renew the world without manipulating consciences.
Life is beautiful
27/02/2026
Life is beautiful
An invitation to rediscover that life is beautiful when inner peace is present. When it fades, it may be due to wounds or distance from grace. Forgiving others and oneself, renewing friendship with Christ, restores faith, freedom, and the joy of living.
The definition of the Cursillos movement
27/02/2026
The definition of the Cursillos movement
A critique of a definition marked by outdated, imperial overtones. It calls to begin from real life and the distant, respect freedom, and center everything on a personal encounter with Christ lived daily, faithful to the founding charism.
Essence and purpose
24/02/2026
Essence and purpose
The essence of Cursillos is the core of Christianity: living the truth that God loves us. Not a doctrine to learn, but an experience that transforms life and vision. Through friendship and freedom, it fosters an embodied faith that renews the person and society.
The what
24/02/2026
The what
The Cursillo focuses on the “what”: that the risen Christ lives, loves, and accompanies us. This intimate, personal experience transforms from within and brings serenity to life without losing the sense of wonder.
The fish
24/02/2026
The fish
From “I will make you fishers of men,” two approaches emerge: industrializing the catch or cultivating the fish. Cursillos chooses the latter, fostering personal and free growth in fidelity to the Gospel spirit.
The Cursillos in Christianity Movement – Synthesis
24/02/2026
The Cursillos in Christianity Movement – Synthesis
Synthesis of the Movement: proclaiming God’s love in Christ through friendship, centered on the person. The Cursillo fosters a triple encounter—with oneself, with Christ, and with others—transforming life and projecting it into community.
The Cursillos in Christianity Movement
24/02/2026
The Cursillos in Christianity Movement
Cursillos aim to make the essentials of Christianity accessible and understandable, especially to those distant from the Church. Not to comfort the “good,” but to inspire them to be leaven in the world, fostering friendship and closeness that open hearts to God’s love.
The encounter with oneself
24/02/2026
The encounter with oneself
A reflection on encountering oneself: through calm introspection, a person discovers strengths and weaknesses, confronts selfishness, and affirms authenticity. In this sincere search, one meets God and gains a freer, more objective perspective.
An inaccurate definition
24/02/2026
An inaccurate definition
How God loves the world
24/02/2026
How God loves the world
Reflection on God’s will: to humanize the world starting from the person. In contrast to selfishness and the pursuit of security, it proposes friendship, freedom, and inner conversion as the true path of transformation. Not changing structures by force, but renewing hearts so the world may move from savage to truly human.
Ideological background
23/02/2026
Ideological background
Ideas that inspired the birth of the Cursillos: Christianity lived as a complete response to the human person, dynamic and missionary; apostolate as a vital demand; real knowledge of today’s world; a spirit of constant improvement; trust in grace; a simple and universal method centered on the person.
America in our pilgrimage
20/02/2026
America in our pilgrimage
From its origin in Mallorca, the Cursillos Movement was born with a universal vocation and quickly expanded throughout America, where it found a diverse human landscape that enriched its development. The text reflects on its growth, its achievements and risks, defending an approach centered on the person, freedom, and the authentic living of the Gospel as the path to continue building community and hope.
Agents of change or builders of society, seeking the Cursillos movement
20/02/2026
Agents of change or builders of society, seeking the Cursillos movement
True Christian change is born from free personal and spiritual growth, not from the imposition of structures or programs. It criticizes manipulation within the Cursillos Movement and proposes accompanying people in their own process of maturation and faith.
Life
04/03/2025
Life
This article presents the talk "Life" by Antonio Pérez Ramos during the First Cala Figuera Conversations. It explores Grace as the foundation of the Cursillo Movement, highlighting its connection to Christian life and its transformative power in faith and environments.
Ultreya
04/03/2025
Ultreya
This article highlights the importance of the Ultreya as a space for spiritual encounter and growth within the Cursillo Movement. It emphasizes how shared experiences, personal testimony, and friendship in Christ help rediscover God’s presence in everyday life and strengthen the community.
You can be better!
04/03/2025
You can be better!
This article explores the thoughts of Eduardo Bonnín and his conviction that "one can always be better." It analyzes how his vision, based on friendship, love, and a Christian mindset, motivates individuals to overcome limitations and achieve a life fully aligned with the Gospel.
Group reunion
04/03/2025
Group reunion
This article reflects on the Group Reunion as a pillar of the Cursillo Movement. It highlights its essence of sincere friendship, its impact on daily Christian living, and its ability to connect people on a path of faith and community commitment.
The transparency of love
04/03/2025
The transparency of love
This article reflects on the "transparency of love," an essential quality in the Cursillo Movement. Rafael Alcover highlights how true prayer and friendship allow us to see life and people with clarity and joy, living fully in God's grace.
Eduardo's mentality and thinking
04/03/2025
Eduardo's mentality and thinking
This article explores the thoughts and mindset of Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló, founder of the Cursillo Movement. It highlights his humility, optimism, and faith in people, as well as his deep respect for individual freedom, always in coherence with the Gospel and friendship.
Faith and truth
04/03/2025
Faith and truth
This article explores the relationship between faith and truth from a Christian perspective, emphasizing how Jesus Christ embodies the ultimate truth. Through the Cursillo Movement, it highlights the importance of transmitting this truth through actions, prayer, and friendship.
Let the doves fly
04/03/2025
Let the doves fly
This article explores the expression "Fer Volar Coloms," a metaphor for dreaming and projecting freely, highlighting its relevance in the charisma of Eduardo Bonnín and the Cursillo Movement. It reflects on God’s love as a transformative presence communicated through friendship.
Cursillo experiences
04/03/2025
Cursillo experiences
This article presents the testimony of Antonia Orfila about her experience in a Cursillo. Through transformative experiences, she reflects on authentic friendship, the discovery of God’s love, and how she found in prayer a source of peace and serenity.
The beautiful gift of generosity
04/03/2025
The beautiful gift of generosity
This article reflects on generosity as a capacity to generate and transform through Christian love. Rafael Alcover connects generosity, humility, and spirit, emphasizing how Cursillos plant the seeds of faith and friendship, renewing God’s love in our daily lives.
Eduardo seen by a novice Cursillista
04/03/2025
Eduardo seen by a novice Cursillista
This article narrates the transformative experience of a novice cursillista under the influence of Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló's charisma. Through metaphors and anecdotes, it reflects on the impact of the Cursillo Movement as a path to renewed faith, friendship, and Christian commitment.
Eduardo Bonnín, faith in God and the person
04/03/2025
Eduardo Bonnín, faith in God and the person
This article details the charisma of Eduardo Bonnín, founder of the Cursillo Movement, highlighting his love for people, deep faith, and personalist approach. It reflects on his legacy and the mission of spreading the Christian message to those who are distant from it.
The contribution of the Cursillos in Christianity to the renewal of the parish
21/09/2006. Rome
The contribution of the Cursillos in Christianity to the renewal of the parish
In the Intervention of Eduardo Bonnín at the General Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity (Rome, 2006) he explains how Cursillos contribute to parish renewal by awakening faith in individuals and fostering Christian friendship.
Intervention of Eduardo Bonnín at the III World Ultreya
01/07/2000. Rome
Intervention of Eduardo Bonnín at the III World Ultreya
Bonnín encourages Cursillistas to live their faith through encounter with Christ, friendship, and authenticity. He highlights the lay vocation as a leaven in the world, preserving simplicity and sharing the joy of the Gospel.
Intervention of Eduardo bonnín in roma 1998
01/01/1998. Rome
Intervention of Eduardo bonnín in roma 1998
It presents Cursillos as a method to live the essence of Christianity through personal freedom. It proposes three encounters—self, Christ and others—to turn faith into conviction and friendship into social leaven, sustained by Group Reunion and Ultreya.
The foundational charism of the Movement of Cursillos
09/09/1997. Korea
The foundational charism of the Movement of Cursillos
In Eduardo Bonnín’s intervention at the V World Meeting of Cursillos in Christianity (Korea, 1997) he explains the founding charism of the Movement as a gift of the Spirit that helps people encounter themselves, Christ, and others through friendship and witness.
Purpose of the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity
27/05/1996. Rome
Purpose of the Movement of Cursillos in Christianity
It presents Cursillos as a method to live fundamental Christianity and build Christian community. It explains its stages (pre-, during, and post-Cursillo), warns of deviations, and highlights the central role of the person, grace, and friendship.
Friendship
19/08/1994. Mallorca
Friendship
It reflects on friendship as the deepest form of human connection and the core of the Cursillo. Seen as a transformative experience, it arises from encountering oneself, others, and Christ, generating identity, meaning, and real life change.
Incomplete inventory of infidelities to the foundational charism
01/05/1993
Incomplete inventory of infidelities to the foundational charism
The text presents the Mallorca Secretariat’s critique of the Spanish National Secretariat’s Didactic Guide for changing terminology and structures of the Cursillo. It argues these changes alter its original style, language, and founding charism.
Evangelization through Conversion
01/07/1992. Toronto
Evangelization through Conversion
A reflection on evangelization as a process of conversion: not imposing change, but fostering an encounter that transforms the person from within. Through friendship and action in one’s environments, Cursillos promotes a lived faith that renews both the individual and society.
Cursillos, a Factor of Personal and Evangelical Creativity
01/01/1992. Mallorca
Cursillos, a Factor of Personal and Evangelical Creativity
A reflection on Cursillos as a source of personal and evangelical creativity. True innovation arises within, is expressed through friendship, and transforms environments rather than structures. Evangelization means building living Christianity from the person, in freedom and fidelity to the “why.”
Intervention at the National Ultreya of Italy
24/11/1990. Italy
Intervention at the National Ultreya of Italy
It invites living the Cursillo faithfully, grounded in prayer, friendship, and simplicity. It highlights bringing Christ to others through one’s life, gratitude for those who sustain the movement, and a joyful, contagious faith.
Suggestions for the project to update Fundamental ideas
01/10/1990. Mallorca
Suggestions for the project to update Fundamental ideas
Document signed by Eduardo Bonnín, Francisco Suárez and Francisco Forteza criticizing the “Update Project” for departing from the founding charism and the layperson’s role in everyday environments.
Clarification on the method of Cursillos
01/10/1990. Mallorca
Clarification on the method of Cursillos
A critique of the “Project for Updating Fundamental Ideas,” defending fidelity to the founding charism of Cursillos. The text warns that proposed changes dilute its essence, overlooking the central role of the person, friendship, and the encounter with Christ in everyday environments.
Intervention of Eduardo Bonnín at the II National Ultreya of Venezuela
30/07/1988. Venezuela
Intervention of Eduardo Bonnín at the II National Ultreya of Venezuela
Speech by Eduardo Bonnín on the essence of Cursillos: proclaiming that God in Christ loves us, sharing it through friendship, and living it authentically. It invites moving from “time” or “ritual” to the challenge of spreading the Gospel through life.
The Cursillos in Christianity, a reality not yet realized
01/01/1981. Mallorca
The Cursillos in Christianity, a reality not yet realized
In Cursillos in Christianity: A Reality Not Yet Fully Realized (Mallorca Secretariat, 1981), the history and purpose of the Movement are examined. It stresses bringing the Christian essentials to the person through friendship and freedom, not reducing it to structures.
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.
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.
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.
Paquita Coll Arribas
04/03/2025. Mallorca
Paquita Coll Arribas
I met Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló during a very difficult time in my life, and since then, my gratitude towards him has been limitless. His ability to value each person gave me a sense of security and strength that I had never felt before. Eduardo was a genuine friend, full of humility and always willing to listen. His words, his sense of humor, and his gestures—like the little paper birds—constantly reminded me of the importance of friendship and simplicity. Thank you, Eduardo, for so much!
Oswaldo Meloni
04/03/2025. Argentina
Oswaldo Meloni
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.
Onofre Arbona Miralles
04/03/2025. Mallorca
Onofre Arbona Miralles
I had the honor of participating in the first Cursillo de Cristiandad in Cala Figuera in 1944, never imagining the worldwide impact it would have. Eduardo Bonnín was the rector, and his dedication to Christ’s cause profoundly marked me. Throughout my life, I collaborated in various Cursillos and in the Proa magazine, enjoying the atmosphere of friendship in the Ultreyas. Eduardo was a constant inspiration; his dedication and charisma planted in me a faith that still accompanies me today. ¡De Colores!
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!
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.
Luis Reyes Larios
04/03/2025. Mexico
Luis Reyes Larios
Meeting Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló changed my life and my perception of Christianity and the Cursillo Movement. Eduardo exuded friendship, simplicity, and spirituality, seeing unique potential in every person. His humility and conviction that Christ is the solution to all problems deeply impacted me. When I heard him speak, I felt as if I were drinking from the living water promised by Jesus. Today, I feel called to transmit his foundational charism and his love for Christ with humility and passion.
Leyla Graciela Hamuy
04/03/2025. Argentina
Leyla Graciela Hamuy
I met Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló in November 1991, during his visit to my city, Resistencia. His humility and clarity left a deep mark on me. Although at first, I did not fully understand his message, over time, and through readings like those of Francisco Forteza, I grasped the true dimension of his foundational charism. Eduardo captivated me with his simplicity, wisdom, and love for the Cursillos, showing me the importance of valuing each person and living with a renewed and authentic faith.
Juan Ruiz
04/03/2025. Los Angeles
Juan Ruiz
I met Eduardo Bonnín in 1977, in Los Angeles, where his authenticity and humility left an indelible "mark" on my wife and me. His friendship reflected Christ’s love—natural, selfless, and full of joy. For 30 years, he taught us by example how to live in friendship with God 24 hours a day, always attentive to our questions and needs. Eduardo radiated simplicity, enthusiasm, and faith—qualities that continue to illuminate those of us who had the privilege of knowing him.
José Luis Vega
04/03/2025. United States
José Luis Vega
My life changed when I met Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló. After years of doubts about my faith and the Cursillo Movement, my encounter with Eduardo was a revelation. With his humility and simplicity, he cleared my doubts and became a close friend. Hosting him in my home was a privilege; his way of living the Gospel was a constant inspiration. Every conversation reaffirmed my hope for a better world, and our friendship endured as a divine gift. ¡De Colores!
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.
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!
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.
Francisco Ramis Oliver
04/03/2025. Mallorca
Francisco Ramis Oliver
As a priest and Cursillista, reflecting on 75 years since the first Cursillo de Cristiandad is exciting. From a young age, I saw how the Holy Spirit used Eduardo Bonnín to transform lives. I participated in ultreyas and Cursillos that shaped my priestly ministry. Although I drifted away for a while, in my retirement, I have returned to these encounters, renewing my faith and commitment. With gratitude to Eduardo, I pray to continue being an instrument of love and grace on the journey to Jesus. ¡De Colores!
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.
Francesc Ventura I Rubi Espluges
04/03/2025. Barcelona
Francesc Ventura I Rubi Espluges
Meeting Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló transformed my life. From the moment I saw him serving dinner, his humility deeply impacted me. Eduardo showed me the power of friendship as a means to communicate God's love. He always respected each person's freedom, being a prophet ahead of his time. His charisma and wisdom embodied the ideas he professed, inspiring me to work for an authentic Cursillo Movement. He is like a star that illuminates the path of life.
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.
Efisio Pilloni
04/03/2025. Italy
Efisio Pilloni
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.
Ángel Delgado
04/03/2025. Miami
Ángel Delgado
I always felt that the time I shared with Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló was brief but of incomparable quality. His humility, energy, and charisma were inexhaustible—always willing to answer questions and share sincerely. Every encounter left a "taste of wanting more," but it also planted seeds of friendship and joy. Eduardo lived with a charming naturalness, creating deep bonds and leaving an indelible mark on my life and on all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
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.
Jaime Galmés Tous
06/05/2012. Mallorca
Jaime Galmés Tous
I had the privilege of sharing 50 years with Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló, during which I witnessed his charisma and dedication. Eduardo was a visionary, gifted with a special grace to guide souls toward Christ with humility and perseverance. Our group reunion was a space of learning and living faith, where he experimented with and refined his ideas. His legacy transcends his absence; I do not miss him because I understood his message—a constant call to live and transmit God’s grace. ¡De Colores!
Jaime Galmés Tous
09/05/2010. Mallorca
Jaime Galmés Tous
When Eduardo Bonnín invited me to a Cursillo in Inca, I never imagined the impact it would have on my life. Eduardo did not indoctrinate; he let the Holy Spirit guide. The group reunion we formed with him was a space of living faith, where friendship and the Gospel came together to shape my entire life. Eduardo taught me to center everything on God, and thanks to him, I have tried to live my life fully in accordance with the Gospel.
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.
Bartolomé Arrom Gual
08/05/2010. Mallorca
Bartolomé Arrom Gual
Meeting Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló was a privilege that shaped my life. I admired him for his humility, authenticity, and the coherence between what he thought, said, and did. I spent years in meetings and conversations with him, learning from his deep vision of the concrete man and his unwavering dedication to the Cursillo Movement. Eduardo taught me that humility and authenticity are key to transforming lives.
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