Ángel Fernández Artime – “100 Years for God and for the World”. Letter of the Rector Major to the Volunteers of Don Bosco on the Centenary of the Foundation of the Institute” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

This letter highlights the celebration of the Centenary of the Institute of the Volunteers of Don Bosco, a significant event within the Salesian Family. Held in Valdocco last May, this milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on the history and identity of the Institute. Understanding their consecrated lay status enriches our appreciation of their role within the Salesian Family. This letter encourages engagement with the Institute’s journey and emphasizes its relevance to our charism, spirituality, and mission as a Salesian Family in the Church and the world.

Contents:

• 1. A LOOK AT THE ORIGINS
• 2. AROUSED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE NOVELTY OF CONSECRATED SECULAR LIFE
• • Some hints on how to live the VDB identity
• 3. AS MEMBERS OF A BEAUTIFUL CHARISMATIC FAMILY
  • Your Salesian Spirituality
  • Recognizing yourselves as living members of the Salesian Family
  • Recognized in the Family
• Conclusion

Reference time period: 2017

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB