FIC Journey 2014

One of the resolutions of the General Chapter 2012 is to continue the “FIC Journey to Spiritual Enrichment” as a congregational program of continuing formation. It is a program of spiritual exercises, as one way of putting the stipulation of the FIC Constitutions article 115 into a concrete action - “¼ to continue developing our spiritual growth ¼”.

In the elucidation of the resolution we read:

-  A consciously programmed effort ensures intended good results.

-  One of the great values of part of the program, the so-called OASIS, is its international character, the meeting with fellow brothers from other provinces, the awareness of the international character of our Congregation, the lived experience of the differences between us, etc.

-  The venue of the OASIS should preferably be in Maastricht. We have experienced again and again how important it is for the participants to visit and experience, also physically, the cradle of our Congregation. The congregational pilgrimage through the historical places of the Congregation, the places where “everything” of the Congregation started, cannot be replaced by pictures, stories, texts, and even by film or video only. The physical presence at the FIC cradle brings participants in closer contact with the spirit of the Founders.

-  The fact that all participants recommended that other brothers also do the FIC Journey as it had been programmed indicates the positive values of the journey.

-  Whatever be the case, ongoing formation for our brothers should continue.