Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society”

This letter reflects on the recent Latin-American Provincials’ Meeting in Brazil, focusing on the practical and urgent implementation of recommendations from Provincial Chapters. It emphasizes the importance of three interdependent lines of operation crucial for the renewal and effective functioning of every Province. The letter calls for the active cooperation of all Salesians, highlighting that further delays are unacceptable and that unity and decisive action are essential for progress and hope.

Summary:

• Missionaries of youth
• Our mission: evangelizing youth ‘Evangelization is just starting’
  • Naught for your comfort
  • Our response
  • The three obbligations of the S.G.C.
• Our problem: evangelizing today
  • Leading to friendship withe the risen Christ
  • Need for well-prepared Salesians
  • Behind committed youth, there is always a Salesian
• Stages and situations of our mission
  • Club and Youth Center
  • The Salesian School
  • When there is a plethora of schools
  • Courageous redimensioning
  • Lay people in the educational community
  • Our contribution to the catechetical movement
• Conclusion
  • Tomorrow may be too late
  • Two exhortations from the Pope

Reference time period: 1975

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB