Regnum Christi members are being invited into a deeper understanding of the beautiful charism to which they have been called. In 2020 a virtual convention called Regnum Christi: Live the Mystery encouraged its participants to ponder how the mystery of Christ is made present through the charism of Regnum Christi. This convention was an opportunity to explore how to more fully live Christ’s mission through the specific charism that they, as Regnum Christi members, have been entrusted with, and included large group presentations, small group discussions and workshops, and interactive exchange. The content of this convention was made available in the Online Classroom as RCLIFE 102: Live the Mystery.
In 2021 a second convention was offered for all Regnum Christi members called Live the Mystery II: The Mystery of the Kingdom to experience the transformative power of the mystery of the Kingdom in such a way as to make it present in their own hearts, and in the hearts of all they encounter. The content of this convention is now available as this course, RCLIFE 103: Live the Mystery II.
The original concept for the Live the Mystery conventions was born as a result of an international Regnum Christi Identity project. The goal of each Live the Mystery convention is to bring particular aspects of the Regnum Christi charism into greater focus, and to provide an opportunity – through presentations, questions, and discussions – for Regnum Christi members from all vocations to explore this mystery, and to encounter Christ, his love, and his Kingdom, through the specific charism of Regnum Christi.
Your Instructor
Fr Jason Smith LC
Fr. Jason Smith was ordained at St. Mary Major in Rome on December 23, 2006. After ordination, he dedicated six years to youth work in the NY Tri-State region, running the Regnum Christi Mission Corps (a program for college-aged missionaries) and directing various high school ministries. He served as director of Regnum Christi in the NY Tri-State locality, specializing in retreats, spiritual exercises, spiritual direction, marriage preparation, and marriage ministry. Fr. Jason served as parochial vicar at the historic Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in lower Manhattan. In July he was assigned as the superior of the Legionary of Christ community in Michigan. Fr. Jason enjoys baseball, photography, running, and strong coffee--except strong coffee is first. He has a social media presence on Instagram @frjasonsmith
Fr Robert Presutti LC
Fr Robert Presutti is a priest of the Legionaries of the Christ, ordained in Rome in December of 1998. Over the last 7 years, he has served in various positions at Divine Mercy University and prior to then in a variety of apostolates of the Legion and Regnum Christi: schools, universities, parishes, and formation centers. He is currently stationed in the Washington DC areas and collaborates at Our Lady of Bethesda retreat and Divine Mercy University.
Jacquie Lustig CRC
Jacquie Lustig has been a consecrated woman of Regnum Christi for 12 years and loves her life! Born on a cattle ranch in Idaho and raised in big sky mountain country, Jacquie heard the call of God in 2009 and fell in love with Jesus before she knew it. After studying her degree in Religious and Pastoral Studies, she arrived in the Ohio Valley in 2013. The combination of the charism and young people are her life’s passion, and she finds intense joy in fanning the flame of the charism alive in high school and middle school girls in ECYD. She loves all things outdoors and particularly enjoys camping, red meat, the Cincinnati zoo...and anything with loud music and fireworks.