Witness Corner                     My name is Sue Flanagan. I experienced Women’s Cursillo #39 at Our Lady of Florida Monastery, twenty years ago in November of 1988. When our friend and neighbor invited my husband to make our weekend, I had no idea what an impact these three days would have on the rest of my life and that of my family.              I was a practicing Catholic, happy with my relationship with God and my family and friends. I saw no need to change anything. Consequently, on that weekend I met the challenge and invitation of our Lord for a deeper relationship with Him and my fellow man with some resistance. That resistance was gradually peeled away after prayer and spiritual direction. After my weekend, I wasn’t sure that my busy life had room for Group Reunion, However, once I experienced it, I became convinced that the Cursillo method, with Group Reunion at its heart, was something that I wanted and needed to become a priority in my life. My Group Reunion sisters over the years have, by their example, helped to form me into a more mature Christian. I realize that I am a work in progress and that my conversion is far from complete. Their encouragement has greatly contributed to my efforts and ability to persevere in living the method. Through Cursillo, I have grown not only spiritually but emotionally. I do not approach life with the self-doubt and fear that I once did. Holiness and Formation have allowed me to hear God’s voice. They have heightened my awareness of Christ’s loving presence in my life and of His desire to be close to me in all aspects of my life - family, work, and play.             Our involvement in Cursillo has greatly affected the way my husband and I have raised our four children. We have tried to keep God at the center of our marriage and to share the importance of this Christ-centeredness with our children. The blessings derived from this have greatly enriched all of our lives.             I cannot imagine life without the fellowship of my Group Reunion sisters and the larger Cursillo community. The relationships with these Christian friends have given me support and encouragement to continue pursuing the Christian life. They have also sustained me and my family through some very challenging times. These friendships are the most treasured and enduring gifts of Cursillo in my life. Experiencing Christ through the Christian community is nothing short of amazing! The challenges of life do not cease, but feeling Christ’s presence in living this method through the sacraments, Scripture, and my brothers and sisters helps to lighten the load.             Because of my experience, I strive to share Christ and Cursillo with others, so they can experience His love as I have. Although the challenges in this pursuit are sometimes great, I try to remember that Christ is counting on me. What Cursillo Means to Me Hi Everyone, My name is Marie Egan and my parish is St Peter in Jupiter. I experienced my Cursillo #1 in June of 1975 at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center where I sat at the table of St. Elizabeth. Fr. Charles Sullivan was our Spiritual Director, Connie Palmer (from Miami) was our Rector and Lois Jeffcott (now deceased) was Assistant Rector. My Professors at table were Mary Jane Bauer and Edie Smaldone. I shared my weekend with Kay McCabe and Elinor Garrett of St Paul of the Cross, Betty Wesley from St. Clare, Anna Ferrari and Sharon Gonzales from St. Maurice (Ft. Lauderdale) and Dora Stevens from St John Fisher. My weekend will never be a "blur" in my memory, even though some of the others in attendance might be. I'll never forget the sacrifices that were made "just for me" on that weekend so long ago. In my fourth day I have had more blessings than I can count. The first, and foremost, for me was meeting Jesus as a friend - a real human friend. As a cradle Catholic I had always thought of God as the feared one - who really didn't know the "REAL" me. I learned differently on the weekend. I was over whelmed by the Palanca, and team members really listened to what I had to say - both at table and in and out of the Rollo room. I came away a very different person from the one who left on Thursday night leaving my husband at home with all 6 kids (They were young then.) I began grouping immediately. I was on fire with the newness in my spiritual life. Father said to us '….don't let this weekend become just a nice touchy feely weekend. Persevere in His Love through your group reunion and Ultreya'. I took that message to heart and now at age----- (not going there). I can tell you, it has been the best spiritual growth part of my life. I met Jesus as a true friend that weekend, and I have tried my best not to hurt that friendship with Him. Hopefully, I will continue to grow with Him in my love for Him and my neighbor. (Thanks for reading) God Bless You All. Marie Egan