The Christian Life Community is an international association of lay Christians who have adopted an Ignatian model of spiritual life. The 'Community' is present in almost sixty countries. The CLC draws its inspiration from the teachings of Ignatius of Loyola, and receives spiritual guidance from the Jesuits. The experience of making the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius is of paramount importance
to the members of the CLC. Members are encouraged to adhere to a lifestyle which is gospel-based and simple, to serve the poor and to integrate contemplation and action. As Ignatian spirituality has an essential apostolic[disambiguation needed ] dimension, members of the CLC do reflect also on how to bring Gospel values in all aspects of life of the world of today. The CLC has its origins in the World Federation of Marian Congregations which was founded in 1563, and adopted its current name in 1967. The CLC’s General Principles were approved in 1971 and revised in 1990. The World Christian Life Community is governed by the General Assembly, which determines norms and policies, and by the Executive Council which is responsible for their ordinary implementation.
