Journey towards yourself

07/05/2026

Journey towards yourself

Awareness of the self through contrasts between faith and religiosity, being and doing, belief and knowledge, creativity and imitation, learning to see the everyday with new eyes.

Criterion

07/05/2026

Criterion

Criticizes treating «Ideas Fundamentales» as a rigid rule within Cursillos, opposing a more dynamic vision inspired by Vatican II and emphasizing grace, personal criterion, and creativity in the Rollos.

Group reunion

07/05/2026

Group reunion

Group Reunion reviews Christian life in friendship, avoiding mere external compliance. It focuses on authentic inner reflection, centered on being rather than doing, integrating faith with daily life.

The leader in the Ultreya

07/05/2026

The leader in the Ultreya

A reflection on the role of the Ultreya leader: accompanying participants with attentiveness, closeness, and naturalness, fostering friendship and personal growth without pressure or control.

Account of one who could only attend in spirit

07/05/2026

Account of one who could only attend in spirit

A personal account by Eduardo Bonnín describing how, despite illness and physical absence, he experienced the Cala Figuera Conversations as a moment of friendship, dedication, and trust that the work belongs more to God than to people.

The charism of the Cursillo for the church of Hungary in the present time

07/05/2026

The charism of the Cursillo for the church of Hungary in the present time

A reflection on the specific charism of Cursillos: helping people encounter themselves, Christ, and others through friendship, a personalized faith, and practical means that keep Christian experience alive and constant.

Essence and purpose

07/05/2026

Essence and purpose

A reflection on the essence of Cursillos: a method focused solely on what is fundamentally Christian, aimed at fostering authentic personal conversion rather than serving ideologies, structures, or specific spiritualities.

Caricatures

06/05/2026

Caricatures

Caricatures of human attitudes toward faith: people desire a controlled, convenient religiosity shaped by self-interest. This approach is criticized, as only a genuinely committed Christianity truly frees the person.

The essentials of christianity (2)

06/05/2026

The essentials of christianity (2)

Explains the Christian core on two levels: objective (God, Christ, Church, Grace) and subjective (living it). Cursillos aim for this encounter to spark authentic conversion and a transformative impact that spreads.

Contribution to the reflection meeting on Cursillos and politics

06/05/2026

Contribution to the reflection meeting on Cursillos and politics

Reflection on Cursillos and politics: it questions the Christian’s role in structural change and warns against ideological rigidity. It proposes personal conversion, study, and action as an indirect path to transformation.

Structure of the Movement of Cursillos of christianity

05/05/2026

Structure of the Movement of Cursillos of christianity

Description of the Movement’s structure: a lay ecclesial movement and a method to live the essentials of Christianity. Its goal is life. It is structured around Group Reunion, Ultreya and School of Leaders, with a Secretariat and Precursillo, Cursillo and Postcursillo stages.

Cursillos of christianity by Eduardo Bonnín

05/05/2026

Cursillos of christianity by Eduardo Bonnín

Reflection on the charism of the Cursillos Movement: historical experience and rethinking its definition to return to its essence. It proposes an encounter with oneself, Christ and others through friendship, Group Reunion and Ultreya in today’s world.

The charism of the Cursillo for the church of Hungary in the present time

05/05/2026

The charism of the Cursillo for the church of Hungary in the present time

The charism is a gift of the Spirit that brings faith to life in each person and in community. In Cursillos it fosters an encounter with Christ and others through friendship, concrete means, Group Reunion and Ultreya in today's world.

The Ultreya

05/05/2026

The Ultreya

It presents the Ultreya as a gathering where Christian life is lived naturally. It fosters mutual learning, communication, and authentic friendship, helping to discover Christ in others and live with simplicity, joy, and meaning.

The group reunion

05/05/2026

The group reunion

It presents the Group Reunion as a weekly way to sustain what is lived in Cursillos. Beyond structure, it is a dynamic of friendship that fosters trust, life review, and growth in shared grace.

How it is and how it should be

23/04/2026

How it is and how it should be

Love is shown as a deep truth often distorted by human selfishness. The Christian ideal is to orient it toward Christ, as the axis that gives meaning, strength, and fullness to life, especially in youth, avoiding emptiness or substitutes.

Personal contact

23/04/2026

Personal contact

Personal contact technique in Cursillos: through probing, targeted challenge, apostolic projection and realism, it seeks to accompany each person in their conversion process, helping them discover their reality, open to grace, and live faith through friendship and commitment.

Definition of Cursillos de Cristiandad

23/04/2026

Definition of Cursillos de Cristiandad

A movement with its own method that seeks to make Christian reality alive in each person, fostering uniqueness, creativity, and freedom to grow through conviction, act with decision, and build friendship in daily life.

Forgotten evidence

23/04/2026

Forgotten evidence

Summary of forgotten truths: God loves each person and invites them to receive that love. From there, Cursillo proposes living love and friendship as a path to conversion, meaning and fulfillment, beyond false substitutes for love.

The “why” of Cursillos

23/04/2026

The “why” of Cursillos

Reflection on the “why” of Cursillos: facing a complex Christianity and a world in crisis, it proposes rediscovering love and friendship as the meaning of reality, transforming people and environments from authenticity.

The Cursillo, a process of friendship

23/04/2026

The Cursillo, a process of friendship

A journey of friendship across precursillo, Cursillo and postcursillo that fosters personal conversion. Through closeness and small acts of care, it invites knowing Christ, self-acceptance, growth, and shared path, seeing others as truly valuable.

Those who settle for enough

15/04/2026

Those who settle for enough

A critique of those who settle for “enough”: they justify life afterward, favor appearance over authenticity, and hinder growth. This complacency dims the evangelical drive and limits their capacity to transform and live fully.

Mindset

15/04/2026

Mindset

A reflection on mentality: it defines ideas, beliefs, and values, distinguishing ideario and ideología. It explains how in Cursillos it is shaped by the Gospel and common sense, lived personally and communally, and transmitted through witness and experience.

Cursillo of Cursillos in Christianity

14/04/2026

Cursillo of Cursillos in Christianity

The “Cursillo of Cursillos” aims to gather leaders to deepen the Cursillo experience, strengthen friendship in Christ, unify criteria, and enhance evangelization through a life of grace and community.

60 years ago

14/04/2026

60 years ago

A reflection on the origin of Cursillos 60 years ago as a response to an unappealing form of Christianity. It calls for a living, accessible faith, gives thanks for its fruits, and urges continuing to bring the Gospel to the world.

Twenty years of Cursillos in the Diocese of Torreón

14/04/2026

Twenty years of Cursillos in the Diocese of Torreón

Bonnín reflects on 20 years of Cursillos in Torreón: the encounter with Christ grows into friendship and transforms life. He urges balance amid worldly pressures and calls for authentic living in faith and freedom.

The Movement of Cursillos

14/04/2026

The Movement of Cursillos

The text argues Cursillo should facilitate living the Christian essentials without rigid rules. It criticizes imposed structures and promotes authentic encounters where each person freely discovers their vocation and commitment through friendship.

Cursillos in Christianity - method

10/04/2026

Cursillos in Christianity - method

The Cursillos method, faithful to its charism, aims at a gradual shift: from externals to lived faith, from behavior to conviction, and from companionship to friendship, grounded in grace, prayer, witness, and respectful guidance.

Learning every day

10/04/2026

Learning every day

Today’s person, loved by God, discovers their worth and lives a free, personal and shared faith. The aim is not to bring people to structures, but to bring Christ to the world through witness, friendship, and coherence.

The foundational charism of the Cursillos in Christianity

10/04/2026

The foundational charism of the Cursillos in Christianity

The foundational charism of Cursillos is a gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church: proclaiming that God loves each person. It fosters a living, concrete and shared faith, lived in community and spread through witness and friendship.

The lived experience of what is fundamentally Christian

09/04/2026

The lived experience of what is fundamentally Christian

It explains the experience of what is fundamental in Christianity as a triple encounter: with oneself, with Christ, and with others. It highlights faith as a living experience shared through friendship, transforming daily life through conviction, decision, and perseverance.

The factors on which reality depends

02/04/2026

The factors on which reality depends

Human reality depends on constitution, formation, freedom and grace. The will acts amid internal and external influences, while grace elevates man to divine sonship, distinguishing temperamental, character-based and Christian ways of being.

Forward and set sail!

02/04/2026

Forward and set sail!

Text presenting a new magazine as an apostolic impulse for Cursillistas, guiding their mission and strengthening unity. It invites living an active faith, transforming life into testimony, and moving forward with hope toward a better world.

Mindset and method

31/03/2026

Mindset and method

It distinguishes between mentality and method in Cursillos: mentality gives meaning and fidelity to the charism, while method is only a tool. It defends a living faith in evolution, centered on inner conversion and the maturation of convictions, not imposed decisions.

Cursillos in Christianity

31/03/2026

Cursillos in Christianity

It presents Cursillos as a living experience that cannot be confined to fixed definitions. It criticizes structural or superficial approaches to faith and defends a pastoral approach centered on the person, authentic conversion, and respectful accompaniment.

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.

Men at risk and secure men

30/03/2026

Men at risk and secure men

It distinguishes between “men at risk,” committed to truth and driven by zeal, and “secure men,” comfortable and superficial. It proposes confronting both with what is essential to awaken an authentic faith that leads to real transformation.

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.

People of the Church and a Church of people

30/03/2026

People of the Church and a Church of people

It contrasts two ways of living faith: one rigid and superficial, focused on rules, and another authentic, centered on the person. It proposes that Christian life is born from inner work—self-love, forgiveness, understanding, and hope—and spreads through a life with meaning, value, and depth.

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.

Normal path from the Cursillo to the group reunion

03/03/2026

Normal path from the Cursillo to the group reunion

A reflection on the natural transition from the Cursillo to the Group Reunion. It stresses shared responsibility, the role of the Ultreya and balanced guidance, avoiding pressure or control, so the new Cursillista may mature in freedom and authentic friendship.

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.

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 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.

Communication to the MCC of the Diocese of San Justo – Buenos Aires - Argentina

10/03/2005. Argentina

Communication to the MCC of the Diocese of San Justo – Buenos Aires - Argentina

The Cursillo movement fosters an encounter between human freedom and God’s love through friendship. It invites all people to live faith as the experience of being loved and to transform the world from that awareness.

Speech by Eduardo at the XIX Meeting of the OMCC

18/10/2001

Speech by Eduardo at the XIX Meeting of the OMCC

Eduardo Bonnín affirms Cursillos as God’s plan: bringing Christ as a living person to others, with fidelity to its charism, unity, and simplicity, so the Gospel reaches all through inner experience and witness.

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.

Discover

01/04/1970. Argentina

Discover

Reflection on the Christian “discovery”: becoming aware of the essence of faith and the possibilities opened by encountering Christ. This discovery calls believers to live authentically, examine their witness, and joyfully share the message of salvation.

I World Ultreya in Rome

01/05/1966. Rome

I World Ultreya in Rome

Account of the First World Ultreya in Rome, highlighting the universal unity of Christians and the centrality of loving God and neighbor. It warns against triumphalism and proposes living faith daily through friendship, Group Reunion, and Ultreya.