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La Renovación Carismática Católica, Revisada
por Fr. Ray Introvigne, M.Div., and William Ayles, D.D.
La Renovación Carismática Católica es una «experiencia que lleva de la cabeza al corazón», plenamente respaldada por nuestros Santos Padres de la era moderna. Este libro está dedicado a todos nuestros hermanos y hermanas católicos, así como a todos los cristianos que desean vivir una experiencia transformadora de renovación en el Espíritu Santo.
Esta experiencia abre la puerta a abundantes gracias que transforman la vida:
- Fortalece tu fe.
- Hace que la Sagrada Escritura cobre vida para ti.
- Te conduce a una paz y una alegría más profundas.
- Te enamora más de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
- Te ayuda a vivir una mayor intimidad con nuestro amado Jesús en la Santa Misa.
- Despierta una conciencia más profunda de tu propósito divino en esta vida.
- Y, si así lo deseas, Cristo puede concederte el mismo don carismático que otorgó a sus Apóstoles.
Nuestro Señor está llamando a la puerta de tu corazón…
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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES SOBRE LOS RETIROS ACTS
¿Qué es un retiro ACTS?
Un retiro ACTS es un retiro católico para laicos que dura tres días y tres noches, organizado y dirigido por miembros de la misma parroquia. El retiro comienza el jueves por la tarde con una breve ceremonia de despedida en la parroquia patrocinadora. Desde allí, los participantes son trasladados al lugar del retiro, donde permanecerán durante todo el fin de semana.
El retiro concluye el domingo, cuando los participantes regresan a la parroquia para celebrar una Santa Misa de bienvenida con la comunidad parroquial, seguida de una sencilla recepción.
Las actividades del retiro se centran en los cuatro pilares que dan nombre al acrónimo ACTS:
- Adoración
- Comunidad
- Teología
- Servicio
La Sagrada Escritura y las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica constituyen el fundamento de todo el retiro.
Los retiros para hombres, mujeres y adolescentes se realizan por separado. Cada retiro adquiere el carácter y las tradiciones de la parroquia patrocinadora, favoreciendo que los participantes desarrollen una relación nueva o más profunda con el Señor a través de:
- Adoración: la llamada de Dios, su aceptación y la respuesta del creyente.
- Comunidad: el amor y el cuidado mutuo entre los miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo.
- Teología: el conocimiento de Dios mediante la Sagrada Escritura y la fe católica.
- Servicio: la entrega generosa a Dios y al prójimo.
Cada retiro es dirigido por un equipo de entre 20 y 30 personas que ya han vivido previamente la experiencia ACTS. Seleccionado por el Director del Retiro, este equipo organiza todas las actividades, acompaña espiritualmente a los participantes y atiende sus necesidades durante el fin de semana.
La capacidad del retiro depende del tamaño de las instalaciones, aunque normalmente no supera las 70 personas. Con un equipo de 20 a 30 servidores, el grupo de participantes suele estar formado por 40 a 50 retiristas.
¿Cuál es el propósito de un retiro ACTS?
El propósito de un fin de semana ACTS es ayudar a los participantes a iniciar o profundizar su relación con Nuestro Señor Jesucristo y con los demás miembros de su comunidad parroquial.
Este objetivo se alcanza mediante la Adoración y la oración diaria; el fortalecimiento de la Comunidad como miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo; la Teología, que anima al estudio de la Sagrada Escritura y de la fe católica; y el Servicio, como respuesta concreta al llamado de Cristo.
Durante el retiro, los participantes experimentan el amor, la misericordia y la alegría de Dios. Al regresar a su parroquia, lo hacen con un amor renovado por su comunidad y con un mayor deseo de participar activamente en la vida parroquial.
¿Por qué realizar un retiro ACTS?
El fin de semana ACTS ofrece una experiencia profunda y duradera de conversión personal.
Las actividades del retiro ayudan a los participantes a comprender mejor:
- la importancia de la oración y la meditación en la Palabra de Dios (Adoración);
- el valor de una comunidad fundada en la fe y el amor (Comunidad);
- la necesidad de conocer la Sagrada Escritura y la doctrina de la Iglesia (Teología); y
- el llamado de Cristo al servicio generoso de los demás (Servicio).
Estas experiencias permiten apreciar más plenamente el significado de la oración, la liturgia, los sacramentos, la Palabra de Dios, la vida comunitaria y el servicio cristiano. Además, los participantes reciben orientación para continuar creciendo en su camino de fe.
El retiro ACTS conduce a una comprensión más profunda del amor de Dios y despierta el deseo de compartir ese amor mediante una participación activa en la comunidad parroquial. Se trata de una poderosa experiencia de fortalecimiento comunitario que renueva el compromiso con la vida parroquial y fomenta una mayor sensibilidad hacia las necesidades de los demás.
Como discípulos de Cristo, los participantes regresan con una renovada conciencia de su llamado a servir, tanto a su parroquia como al mundo, respondiendo con generosidad a las necesidades de quienes los rodean.
TESTIMONIOS
«Como católica de toda la vida, encontré este libro sumamente interesante. La Renovación Carismática Católica, Revisitada despertó en mí el deseo de profundizar en una relación más íntima y plena con el Espíritu Santo. El Padre Ray presenta su mensaje de manera clara, sencilla y accesible; una invitación que deseo seguir explorando». — Rita M. Reali, autora católica provida de la saga de novelas La Familia Sheldon
SOBRE EL AUTOR

El Padre Ray Introvigne sirvió a su país en la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos de 1952 a 1956. En 1960 obtuvo la Licenciatura en Filosofía en el Seminario Holy Apostles y posteriormente cursó estudios en la Universidad de San Buenaventura y en el Seminario Cristo Rey, donde obtuvo el grado de Maestro en Divinidad (Master of Divinity) en 1964.
Fue ordenado sacerdote ese mismo año y ejerció su ministerio en la Diócesis de Norwich, Connecticut. Aunque se ha retirado del ministerio activo, nunca se retirará de servir a nuestro Señor.
El Padre Ray, sacerdote católico de la Renovación Carismática, tiene 91 años de edad… ¡y sigue sirviendo al Señor con entusiasmo y fortalez
SOBRE EL AUTOR
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Fr. Lawrence Maria Waszkiewicz was born in 1985 in Wrocław, Poland. A Missionary of Our Lady of the Angels, he serves in the Archdiocese of Trnava in Slovakia, where he ministers in a Hungarian-speaking parish. He studied library science at the University of Wrocław and completed his seminary studies in Italy. Fr. Waszkiewicz is the author of numerous books on spirituality, saints, and the interior life, including The Alchemist, Nunc Coepi, and Beautiful Soul, a biography of Maria Gaetana Agnesi.


