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How does a study circle work?
In this early article, Cardijn explains his conception of a study circle. -
Catholic Action with the working class
Cardijn explains the work of the JOC in terms of formation, action and organisation. -
The YCW and the parish
Responding to criticism, Cardijn outlines the role of the JOC in the parish. -
Three touchstones of the genuine YCW
Cardijn explains the role of the JOC as the transformation of life, milieu (environment) and mass. -
Ite missa est
Cardijn's talk to the Social Week at Reims in 1933 in which he explains the role of the JOC in transforming life, milieu (environment) and mass. -
The Three Truths
Cardijn's keynote speech to the First International Congress of the JOC in 1935, introducing the Three Truths Dialectic. -
Jocism
Cardijn offers a one-page summary of jocist principles on the eve of the first JOC International Congress in 1935 -
The YCW
Cardijn summarises the whole YCW method in this 1938 article. -
The priest in the YCW
Cardijn explains the importance of the role of the chaplain in the YCW. -
A new paganism
Cardijn explains the JOC as a response to modern forms of paganism, understood as Communism and Nazism. -
The spirit of the Young Christian Workers
Cardijn authoritatively summarises the work of the YCW in this booklet. -
Recruiting for the YCW
Cardijn reflects on the importance of continual recruitment for the YCW and the need to reach the masses by acting as "fishers of men." -
The YCW: Its doctrinal foundation and essential characteristics
In this document prepared for the 1950 JOC International Congress, Cardijn expands on his Three Truths Dialectic. -
Reflections on the Enquiry
In preparation for the first International Council of the JOC, Cardijn reflects on the meaning of the enquiry method and the importance of the Three Truths dialectic.