MEG, Faith that comes to terms with life.

More than 100 people from different parts of Italy, gathered together to reflect on the difficult present day choice of bearing witness. This is a summary of the conference of the Friends of MEG held in Vitorchiano, just outside Rome, between 31 May and 2 June entitled Fragile Witnesses. Faith that comes to terms with life.

Fr. Jean-Paul Hernandez SJ led the "Friends of the MEG" conference consisting of former members of the Movement, parents of children and young people, present members of MEG , friends of Friends, people who came into contact with Ignatian spirituality through other means.

Biblical,Theological, Anthropological and human extracts were presented for reflection: "a deep and compelling reading of the Bible comparing biblical figures with modern personalities, transforming the protagonists of the Old Testament texts into real present-day people who question and engage themselves" explains Maria Cristina and Daniela, among the participants.

A study was made on the figure of Moses, an Egyptian Prince during the conference.

"We understood that we too are - or can be - so many Moses", explains Maria Cristina: "witnesses through every choice of life we have made, fragile in ourselves and fragile in front of our personal pharaohs. We are called to accompany, educate and hand down despite the signs of opposition and despite our doubts and incomprehension. We are called to intercede for others and - more than that - to bless them and send them forth at the right time. All this is possible by bearing in mind the passages of the Lord in our journey and by choosing, as witnesses of the New Testament, to keep our eyes fixed on the Risen One".