The creation of a Movement of couples who desire in and with the sacrament of marriage was a major event in the Church, a real revolution. The Team of OurLady set out to be a movement of Conjugal Spirituality and a methodology for team life in a ‘Christian Couple’s Community’, what was a novelty at the time and is now considered a charism, a gift from God to his Church. <\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>
General theme: Reconciliation, a sign of love. 4250 couples and 500 priests took part. When we live the experience of the Meeting in our environment, in our family and in our profession, we respond to our vocation and, at the same time, we build with Him his kingdom of love. <\/p>\n<\/div>
General Theme: \u201cDare to live the Gospel\u201d. 3500 couples and roughly 500 Spiritual Counsellors participated in this gathering. It was the first time that the gathering was held outside of Europe and reflected the international spirit of the Movement. The orientation for the next 6 years, 2012-2018, based on the theme of Meeting, were articulated around three ideas: Couples: Dare to immerse your heart in Christ\u2019s Love; Dare to Welcome and Look After Mankind; Dare to go out into the World in the service of the Church. <\/p>\n<\/div>
General Theme: \u201cTeams of Our Lady: living communities of couples and reflections of Christ\u2019s Love\u201d. 8100 members of the Movement from over 50 countries worldwide met in Lourdes. This gathering saw the opening of the Cause for Canonisation of Father Caffarel. <\/p>\n<\/div>
General Theme: \u201cThe Couple, an image of a Trinitarian God\u201d. 3400 couples and 300 Spiritual Counsellors from 57 countries gathered and Pope John Paul II reminded them that the Teams of Our Lady had \u201ca mission to propose married and family spirituality that is firmly anchored in the sacrament of marriage\u201d. <\/p>\n<\/div>
General Theme: \u201cBeing a Family in Today\u2019s Church and in the World \u201d. Within the framework of the International Year of the Family, 5200 team members representing 49 countries gathered at Fatima and were invited to \u201cthe Wedding Feast of Cana\u201d. <\/p>\n<\/div>
General Theme: \u201cSecond Wind\u201d. \u201cSecond Wind\u201d was the departure point, a reference text; a call for creativity, aimed at all teams the world over. In this spirit, 3400 couples and 260 priests assembled at Lourdes to confirm the mission of the Teams of Our Lady: to ensure the diffusion of married spirituality, by reminding all that the sacrament of marriage demanded abnegation and that it is the way to love, happiness and holiness. <\/p>\n<\/div>
General theme: \u00abChrist walks with us\u00bb. 5000 pilgrims in Rome are welcomed by Pope John Paul II: \u00abChristian marriage is an Easter\u00bb. <\/p>\n<\/div>
General Theme: \u201cTeams of Our Lady in the Service of Evangelisation\u201d. After the official recognition of the Movement, the Responsible Team put together a document that updated the Charter, entitled \u201cWhat a Team of Our Lady is: additional material for the Charter.\u201d Pope Paul VI in his speech to the Team members declared, \u201cRemain how you were on the first day\u2026 a true school of spirituality for married couples.\u201d The Youth Teams of Our Lady grew out of this gathering. <\/p>\n<\/div>
General Theme: \u201cThe Vocation and Direction of Teams of Our Lady\u201d. Pope John XXIII received approximately 2050 team members. <\/p>\n<\/div>
General theme: \u201cTeams of Our Lady, an International Movement\u201d. 900 team members attended, confirming the Movement. <\/p>\n<\/div>