The importance of rebuilding a civilization based on Judeo-Christian values, especially human dignity, marriage, good governance, sustainable energy, and free enterprise—some of the themes discussed at the event with over 4,100 world leaders.
Father Thomas Montanaro, Nathaniel Haslam, Mark Thelen, and Daniel Brandenburg, LLC, participated in the ARC 2.0 Leadership Conference in London, led by Jordan Peterson and friends. This gathering was attended by 4,100 leaders from 96 countries. The conference focused on the importance of rebuilding a civilization based on Judeo-Christian values, especially human dignity rooted in being created in the image and likeness of God, marriage between a man and a woman, good governance, sustainable energy, and free enterprise.
For Father Thomas Montanaro, L.C., Director of the Global Leadership Development Mission of the Legionaries of Christ, the event and its methodology—with over 150 speakers—”a platform that encouraged direct communication and networking among leaders. All of this culminated in a clear and compelling call to action. These days gave us great inspiration about what we are called to do in the Legion of Christ and Regnum Christi: to form leaders as apostles, in a united, organized team with a broad vision.”
“There were 4 Legionaries present, around 10 lay members of RC, several members of the UFV leadership team, members of the Lumen Institute, and several friends leading, as far as I could see. Deep training filled with hope based on Judeo-Christian values.” P. Thomas Montanaro, L.C.
Father Nathaniel Haslam, L.C., stated that “it is filled with hope to see more than 4,000 leaders, men and women from all sectors of society committed to the reconstruction of a civilization based on a biblical understanding of human dignity and marriage, as well as good governance, sustainable energy, and free enterprise.” He adds that “given the mission of the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi to form and send out Christian leaders and apostles, it was encouraging to see so many people leading the way into the future.”
Jorge Miguel Fabre Mendoza, Director of the Instituto de Alta Dirección Anáhuac, emphasized that “the evangelization of leaders is not being done from sentimentality or the things some claim to attract young people. It is carried out from the demand of a well-lived life. From reason. From the proposal to sacrifice oneself for others and forget about one’s own desires at every moment. And clearly, young people are following.”
“In the face of the current era of confusion and the lack of adherence to the deposit of faith of the apostles, this is a space of clarity that we continue to uphold at home, and by interpreting the signs of the times, we believe that communities of leaders like ARC are now promoting a new evangelization.” Jorge Miguel Fabre Mendoza
The ARC 2.0 Forum is fostering the establishment of regional networks to further support local efforts. Just like our Lumen Institute, these networks attract people who are not very active in their faith. Among the attendees were politicians, business leaders, artists, authors, educators, entertainment artists, athletes, leaders of non-profit organizations, as well as about 30 bishops and priests, along with many Protestant ministers.
The participation of the Legionaries in this type of forums and gatherings aims to exchange experiences, build connections for joint evangelization projects, and prepare for pastoral work development in each territory and apostolic work where they are present.
