The duty and joy of the CFR Lay Brother is to become the brother of the poor. This is relational evangelization. It is a ministry of pastoral and fraternal accompaniment; a ministry of walking with someone in solidarity, recognizing a common origin, dignity, and destiny, while pointing ahead to Christ. We accompany the poor along their way of the cross, encouraging them with this message of hope:

“Someone exists who holds in His hands the destiny of this passing world; Someone who holds the keys to death and the netherworld; Someone who is the Alpha and Omega of human history-be it individual or collective history. And this Someone is Love- Love that became man, Love crucified and risen, Love unceasingly present among men… He alone can give the ultimate assurance when he says, “Be not afraid!... (JP II).

- Br. Éoin Pól, CFR