Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “You love everything that exists, and nothing that you have made disgusts you… Lord lover of life (Wisdom 11, 24. 12, 11)” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The letter begins with reflections on the new year and the importance of peace, intertwined with the celebration of Mary’s divine motherhood. It emphasizes the theme of life and presents a spiritual and pastoral program for the year. The author recounts recent activities, including visits to various regions, anniversaries, and participation in significant events. Gratitude is expressed for these experiences, followed by a brief reflection on their broader significance for the Congregation.

Contents:

• The World Congress of Salesian Cooperators
• The Seminar “Europe Mission Territory”
• The Assembly of the Union of Superiors General
• The Celebrations in honour of Mamma Margaret
• STRENNA 2007
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Ambiguity of the current culture of life
  • The value of human life proclaimed and defended but also attacked and threatened
  • Quality of life: an ambiguous goal
  • Increase in destructive aggression
  • An anti-life culture
  • Challenges
• 3. The involvement of the Salesian Family in the defence of life
• 4. The God who loves life
• 5. Letting ourselves be guided by God’s love for life
• 6. Don Bosco loves and promotes life for the young especially the poorest
• 7. Commitment of the Salesian Family on behalf of life
  • 7.1 Defend the value of every human life
    • Considering life as a gift
    • Promoting an integral view of life
  • 7.2 Protecting the life of the poor
    • Caring for youngsters at risk
    • Accompaniment and help for families in difficulty
  • 7.3 Educate to the value of life
    • The Oratory-Youth Centre
    • Voluntary service
  • 7.4 Proclaiming Jesus Christ as the meaning and source of life
  • 7.5 Giving thanks for life and celebrating it
  • 7.6 Caring for creation with love
• 8. Conclusion: two texts to share
  • OFFERING TO THE WORLD
  • THE YELLOW UMBRELLA

Reference time period: 2007

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB