DeColores
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At the Madison United Methodist Church the DeColores
Community is comprised of those who have attended
either an
Emmaus or
Cursillo weekend.
During and after the three days, Emmaus and Cursillo encourages
participants to meet regularly in small groups. The members
of the small groups challenge and
support one
another in faithful living. Participants seek to
Christianize their environments of family, job, and
community through the ministry of their congregations.
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The purpose of the DeColores community is to be one of
the instruments to renew the world by the fullness of
Christ’s ministry through the laity, deacons, ministers and
bishops. It is our aim as well as the aim of the national
movements to bring Christians to a fuller personal knowledge
of their relationship to the Lord Jesus Christ and to a
deeper level of apostleship and commitment.
The Gospel of St. Luke relates the story of the risen
Christ appearing to two who were going along the road from
Jerusalem to Emmaus. This was a heart-warming experience as
Jesus walked and talked with them. The illuminating climax
came when Jesus took the bread and said the blessing, then
broke it and gave it to them. The two had their eyes opened
and recognized him as the risen Christ and rushed back to
Jerusalem to tell the others. (Luke 24:13-35)
This story provides the image for both Emmaus and
Cursillo, programs that call forth and renews Christian
discipleship. Who should go? Cursillo and Emmaus are for the
development of Christians who wish to strengthen their
spiritual lives, may have unanswered questions about prayer,
study, and sharing their faith, and understand that being a
Christian involves responsibility. |
