1 – A gift from the Triune God

• The Paschal Mystery, the source of brotherhood. (Jn 20:19–23) (Lk 23:39–43) (1 Cor 8:10) (Heb 2:10–13)
• A Spirit of adoption as sons and daughters. The same Father! (Rom 8:12–17) (Rom 8:29) (Eph 1:3–6)
• The poor man – one of my brothers. (Matthew 25:39–46)

2 – A difficult brotherhood!

• Denying one’s brother. (Gen 4:1–16) (Gen 37:12–36) (Luke 22:14–23) (Matt 26:47–50)
• Division amongst the disciples, within the communities. (Mt 20:20–28) (3 Jn) (Gal 2:11–14) (1 Cor 10:17) (Acts 15:36–41)

3 – The Paths of Brotherhood

• Let us have the same attitude as Christ. (Phil 2:1–11) (Matt 18:21–22)
• Being part of Christ’s family! (Mt 12:46–50)
• Trust in Jesus’ prayer! (John 17:9–23)
• Bear with one another. (Col 3:5–17) (Gal 6:1–10) (Lk 22:31–34)

4 – In the light of the Prado

• Texts by Father Chevrier (Spiritual Writings, pp. 102–109)
• The Constitutions of the Prado: Fraternal Life (66–72)
• Text from the General Council, 1998: «Following Jesus Christ: a life of fellowship»

Robert Daviaud (2009)