Dermot Tennyson reflects on his recent appointment as a member of the Territorial Directive College, a role that represents both a challenge and an honor. With this new assignment, Dermot assumes the responsibility of representing the general director of the Lay Consecrated Men in Northern Mexico, a position that he considers crucial to strengthening communion and sharing the charism of Regnum Christi in the region.
Two years ago, the General Director of the Lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi asked the Holy See to temporarily suspend the position of territorial director, giving way to the creation of a delegate to take charge of the life of the members of that vocation in each territory. Dermot was appointed as delegate for Northern Mexico, a position that, although temporary, plays a key role in coordinating and supporting local communities.
“The assignments of Lay Consecrated Men have been well received in the territory, especially in Monterrey, where we have six who serve the entire territory.”
Dermot Tennyson.
However, he acknowledges that the need for a greater presence of Lay Consecrated Men is urgent, since for a solid community to exist, it is necessary to have at least four members in each city.
One of Dermot’s most important goals is to expand his work with the men’s sections of Regnum Christi, an effort he has been working on for seven years and from which he has learned valuable lessons both in the business world and in everyday life.
“I have been deeply enriched by hearing about their experiences of Christ, their family life and their quest for holiness.”
Dermot Tennyson.
Dermot believes that his work not only strengthens him spiritually, but also motivates him to share his mission as a “man of the Kingdom,” serving God to transform the world.
His experience in the business world has proven to be a powerful tool for evangelization. Dermot is actively involved in a pastoral counseling service for corporations, an apostolate he describes as fundamental to bringing God to those who spend most of their day in the workplace. He affirms that companies are a periphery for evangelization, highlighting the importance of listening to employees and addressing issues of vocation and life before speaking directly about God.
The first stage of his approach is to help people recognize and be grateful for the gift of life, an essential step in opening their hearts to faith. Through this pastoral approach, Dermot seeks not only to touch the lives of individuals, but also to transform temporal realities for God.
As for his goals, Dermot is determined to building communion in Regnum Christi at a local level, sharing the common mission and strengthening evangelization of the professional world. Although he recognizes that the number of Lay Consecrated Men in Mexico is small, he is convinced that their contribution is valuable and essential for the transformation of society.
Originally published in Spanish here.
