The representatives of all

A brave and persuasive photographer gathered all the participants into the chapel for a photo.  The convention has 64 voting delegates, all lay people.  If you count the faces in the group picture you will quickly realize that there are more than 64 — and some obviously are not lay people.

That’s because there are Legionaries, consecrated men and consecrated women who are participating in the convention — but don’t vote (as the lay delegates do).

Most of the work goes on in plenary sessions of the entire group and small group discussions.  Of course, these being humans, there is much discussion over meals, during coffee breaks and on the bus on the occasional field trip to places like St. Peter’s Square.

All participants make time for personal prayer and reflection.