Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (" Society of Christian Life" in English) is a Society of Apostolic Life founded by Luis Fernando Figari in Lima, Perú, in 1971 and approved by Pope John Paul II in 1997.

The Societies of Apostolic Life are a new form of religious consecration in the Church, quite different from the traditional religious life. The origin of this new form of associated life, fully dedicated to the apostolate, might be traced back in the Church's history to the 12th century, and maybe more clearly to the 16th and 17th centuries, in foundations due to St. Philip Neri, St. Charles Borromeo, Cardinal Peter de Bérulle, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise of Marillac, John James Olier, St. John Eudes, and others.

However, Societies of Apostolic Life as considered in the Canon Law are actually a new form of life in the Church, blossoming in the impulse of the Vatican II and the new Code of Canon Law (1983). The members of these Societies are fully dedicated to the apostolate and live a fraternal life in community, with a formal commitment that orders their lives to announce Jesus Christ in the world.

The Sodalitium Christianae Vitae is comprised mainly of consecrated laymen but it also includes priests, who make promises of celibacy and obedience, communication of goods and who live in community. Married couples may also participate. The Sodalitium is closely associated with the Christian Life Movement and the Marian Community of Reconciliation for consecrated laywomen. Although Sodalitium communities are found throughout Latin America and Europe, the one in St. Malo is the only community in the United States.

The six members of the Colorado community are José Ambrozic, Father Daniel Cardó and Jorge Luna, all from Perú and Rafael Tavares, Renato Sander and Ricardo Simmonds from Brazil.
Patrick Pulis, Patrick Travers and Ben Oldani from USA are aspirants to the Society.

If you are interested in this new way of life serving God's Plan in the modern world, you can write to Jorge Luna at jorgeluna@saintmalo.org


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