Catholic Diocese of Lexington Cursillo
Palanca
Palanca is Spanish for "lever." Just as a lever enables a person to move something that is beyond his/her strength, palanca acts as a lever to assist others in their spiritual joureys. Palanca is intercessory prayer, sacrifice, or works of mercy. We often communicate to others what palanca we are performing on their behalf with a letter of encouragement. This is done especially for those making a weekend. A weekend palanca letter is one that is sent to the candidates and team, informing them of the prayers and sacrifices that you are offering to God on their behalf.
Palanca is a central component of Cursillistas 4th Day journey. Offer palanca and send letters not only for our weekends but also for all of our events, individual Cursillistas, and those in your environments. Please offer palanca for Kim Kovarik as she forms her team for Women's Weekend #51, April 29-May2, 2010 (Submit Palanca Letters link). Follow the following links for more specific information.
Praying During the Weekend Palanca
Palanca Requests from Palanca Chairpersons