The meeting of the European Christian Workers Movement (ECMW) held in Lisbon from 16th to 19th October, ended with a statement about two issues as hot as the Transatlantic trade between the US and the European Union and the police raid "Mos maiorum”.
Our lives today and the issues that affect them appear so complicated and complex which makes the past, in retrospect, appear simple and straightforward.
The Catholic Bishops of Europe publish today a statement relating to the upcoming European elections. In the text, they reaffirm their support for the European project. They encourage all citizens of the European Union to go to the polling booths on 22 - 25 May,
In our world leadership is needed more than ever. Not just in Parliament or on the TV but in everyday circumstances, in our homes, at work and in the community.
The lack of leadership in everyday situations is quite marked. Often people’s opinions are swayed by the media or by those with the loudest voices. And when leadership is evident, it often comes from those who have had opportunities by virtue or their background, schooling and wealth.
It was with much sadness that I received the news that our friend and our brother had left us, but that’s normal. Yet, when I think of him and his life it is also a moment of joy. He was a great man who in spite of his small stature had a big heart for working men and women, and for all those who are victims of an unjust society.
I knew Jean-Marie for more than 30 years, when as chaplain to the World Movement of Christian Workers (WMCW) he came to England to help us develop our Movement and above all how we could improve the review of life. When Jean-Marie participated in a review of life with English activists, he would always listen attentively to what was being said and at the end of the sharing in a very humble way he would give his little reflection about what he had heard. Despite all the difficulties experienced by the activists Jean-Marie had the capacity to see the signs of hope, which are present in all the collective struggles and actions carried out for justice. Jean-Marie would always say, look here in this situation or in this action, ......
“I was on the March”. What March? Paul Edwards reports in the Review that on police estimates, over 100,000, demonstrated against the cuts which are affecting millions of people. Yet you would be hard pressed to know about it. Few major English Daily newspapers reported on it. Why would the peaceful voices of so many be ignored?
What is the MCW?
We act against injustice and inequality to improve the lives of everyone in society
We use the life of Christ to inspire us to meet the challenges of everyday life. We meet in small groups to share experiences and provoke actions for change. We highlight issues that affect workers and those on the margins of society. We organise seminars on these issues. We are run by volunteers.
The MCW is a member of the
World Movement of
Christian Workers
and
European Christian
Worker Movement
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