austraLasia #2838 Seoul: Salesian Family Spirituality Day
SEOUL: 9 April, 2011 -- About 400 Salesian
Family members (SDB, FMA, CSJ - Caritas, VDB, SYM) who live
in Seoul or central areas of Korea gathered in the
provincial house for Salesian Family Spirituality Day on
Saturday, April 9. As the Strenna for this year, 'Come and
See, was the main theme of the day, each group had prepared
materials to share on their own vocation situation and how
to create a true culture of vocation, as mentioned by the
Rector Major in his commentary.
The day's program began with the opening
prayer organized, as is done annually, by the Caritas
Sisters. Then followed the presentation by Fr Salesio
Na the Rector of the Formation community at Daerimdong
in Seoul. Representatives from each SF Group then described
their vocation ministry activities.
After lunch, participants joined in games
organized by the Daerimdong community. Towards evening Mass
was celebrated with the Provincial, Fr Stefano Nam as main
celebrant. In the homily he recalled the RM's visit last
October during which he had told the Salesian Family: "I
came here to give you Don Bosco's smile". Fr Nam continued
by commenting that each SF Group can give this to those who
accept the invitation to 'Come and See'.
All those who took part came to the
general conclusion that each Group in its particular way has
to be able to proclaim to the world 'Come and see' and to
testify to those who want to see something, expressing God's
love for us.
The challenge in a country like Korea, where
Christianity holds a minor position in society, is a big
one. As Salesians we have to proclaim God's existence,
first off, then proclaim the Word of God, to lead them to
accept it. And all the while inviting more people to join
Don Bosco's mission for the salvation of the young through
the apostolate which is proper to each Salesian Family
Group. _________________
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