Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “You are the salt of the earth… you are the light of the world” (Mt 5,13-14) Presentation of the East Asia – Oceania Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

In this letter, the author discusses the East Asia-Oceania Salesian Region, highlighting its unique challenges and opportunities. They emphasize the importance of Christianity’s role in diverse cultures, stressing the need for inculturation while maintaining a clear Christian identity. The author reflects on the Region’s history, recent developments, and the importance of missionary zeal, especially in contexts where Christianity is a minority. They underscore the commitment to evangelization and dialogue with local cultures and religions as essential aspects of Salesian mission in the Region.

Contents:

  • 1. Brief general presentation of the Region
    • Social situation
    • Cultural context
    • Presence of the Catholic Church
    • Consecrated life
  • 2. How Don Bosco arrived and his charism has grown
    • Don Bosco’s missionary inclination was first towards Asia
    • Some historical items, starting from Don Bosco’s missionary dreams
    • Don Bosco was there before the Salesians
    • A missionary region
  • 3. Presentation of the Region from a Salesian standpoint
    • The Salesians
    • Community life
    • Kinds of Salesian works and activity: Youth ministry
      • Formation
      • Missionary commitment and inculturation of the charism
      • Social communication
      • Salesian Family
      • Financial solidarity
      • Salesian holiness
  • 4. Charismatic experiences of greater significance (in the various Provinces)
  • 5. Some challenges
  • 6. Conclusion
    • “I am always with you”

Reference time period: 2007

P. Chavez Villanueva, “You are the salt of the earth… you are the light of the world” (Mt 5,13-14) Presentation of the East Asia – Oceania Region, in «Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco» 88 (2007) 397, 3-40.

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB
Direzione Generale SDB

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