In these encouraging pages, you will see the harmony between vocations and the numerous blessings that flow from these movements in the Church, including the strengthening of marriages and the faith formation of young people. You will also discover how to discern and navigate the challenges that sometimes arise in living out the charisms of these communities in union with the local and universal Church.

Drawing from his extensive experience with ecclesial communities in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe, Fr. Nilson Leal de Sá reveals:

• The true meaning of charism
• Four aspects of every believer’s common mission
• Eight ways to discern the authenticity of a charism
• Ten pitfalls (or “diseases”) to be avoided in fostering a healthy charism
• Seven criteria for a mature community
• The four pillars of formation in ecclesial communities