Change iss Necessary

From Our Lay Directors:  

De Colores brothers and sisters in Christ! 

“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me; when you seek me with all your heart.” Jer 29: 11-13 

I’m certain many of you have heard the saying, “God laughs at you when you make plans.” Another is, “God only knows.” And there’s always, “I have no idea what’s going to happen.”   Do you think maybe part of God’s plan for us is to not only give us “a future and a hope”, but to teach us to “seek him with all your heart”? If you’re not seeking Him and trusting him, where is your hope?  

We Cursillistas range in age from 19 years old to 90? Years old. Our wants and needs, and dreams and desires are all different! God’s plan for each of us is different also. Yet, if each of us, young and old, believes, prays, and seeks our great God, we are all the same.  Starting a new year or a new season in our lives is a wonderful time (as any) to turn to God with an open heart and mind and ask him what he has in store for us. It’s a good time to seek him and pray asking for his wisdom and guidance in all that will come our way.  

Often a new year or season means change. Troy and I and the rest of our Secretariate, along with the entire Cursillo community are amid change. We have been praying for guidance, wisdom, and direction and ask your continued prayers and support as 2026 brings about change for our Diocese of Toledo Cursillo Movement. We know this isn’t easy, or wanted, but it is a necessity. We ask you to trust our decisions and continue to be a part of the movement as these changes come about. We are a community, a family and continue to need our brothers and sisters in Christ, especially during times of change! 

“The Lord bless you and keep you: The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you: The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.” Num 6: 24-26 

Karen Fritsch (kittyrg1967@gmail.com) 

Troy Peebles (tpeebles1007@gmail.com)