Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “You are my God. My happiness lies in you alone” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The Rector Major reflects on the feast of Pentecost and hopes for the renewal of the Holy Spirit’s fire within the Church and the Congregation. He provides a summary of his activities over the past three months, including visits to various provinces and meetings with different groups. Through these experiences, he gains a deeper understanding of the Congregation’s reality and acknowledges the challenges ahead. He expresses his need for understanding and prayers as he strives to fulfill his role as Rector Major in a fatherly and dynamic manner.

Contents:

• 1. “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you ” (Bm 1,8)
• 2. “I have promised God that to my last breath …” (MB XVIII, 258)
• 3. The malaise of consecrated life
• 4. Objective excellence of consecrated life
• 5. A model in crisis
• 6. GC25, an invitation to adopt this line of thought
• In conclusion

Reference time period: 2003

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB