Cristiane and Brito, the liaison couple for the Americas Zone, invite us to reflect on availability for mission in Teams of Our Lady: how to welcome each call as a gift from God, and the responsibility of everyone to contribute to the Movement, not merely to receive from it. Fr. Augusto García continues the series on the Spiritual Counsellor in the Teachings of the Popes. In this issue, he reflects on the message that Paul VI addressed to the counsellors at the 5th International Gathering in Rome (1976), highlighting the richness of their pastoral service within the teams.

The founding charism of Teams of Our Lady, rooted in Father Caffarel’s vision, calls couples to holiness through conjugal spirituality, fraternal communion, and ecclesial mission. Spiritual counselors accompany this journey as witnesses of God’s love, helping couples to think, will, and act rightly. Through the Concrete Points of Effort—a pedagogy of progressivity, personalization, and perseverance—each home can become a beacon of light and hope in the world.
Edith and Jérôme EKOUE KOVI, Liaison Couple for the Eurafrica Zone & Father Augusto Garcia PSS

Catherine and Christophe Bernard, secretary and treasurer of the International Responsible Team, share their 41-year journey in Teams of Our Lady. Fr. Augusto Garcia reflects on the essential presence of priest Spiritual Counsellors in the Movement, explaining how the sacraments of marriage and holy orders complement each other as Father Caffarel envisioned, mutually enriching the Church.

T.J. and Ellen Holt, TransOceanic Zone Couple at ERI, share their testimony of service from Texas to the international leadership of Teams of Our Lady. Alongside them, Father Augusto García, ERI Spiritual Counselor, reflects on his 25-year experience accompanying couples from Brazil to Canada. Both testimonies reveal how each “yes” to service leads to deeper blessings and how Teams, though diverse in languages and cultures, remain united in the mission to strengthen marriages and grow in Christ. Their stories demonstrate that the Movement is a worldwide family where friendship, prayer, and mutual support transcend geographical boundaries.

Ricardo Rodríguez and Carmen Marín are the new couple responsible for communication and satellite teams of the ERI. Married for 26 years, they live in Torrent, Valencia, where they met as children in their parish. They have belonged to the Torrent 14 team for 26 years and firmly believe in the transformative power of communication in Teams. Their goal is to preserve Father Caffarel’s founding charism through an inclusive and accessible communication strategy.