Pascual Chavez Villanueva – «Witnesses to the radical approach of the Gospel». Called to live in fidelity Don Bosco’s apostolic project. “Work and temperance” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The General Council, having convened for the plenary session, deliberated on the forthcoming General Chapter’s theme and objectives in light of the challenges confronting the Congregation. Preceding the Team Visits, an in-depth examination of these challenges was undertaken, with the visits offering further insights. The chosen theme for the General Chapter is envisioned as a proactive response to these challenges, aiming to steer the Congregation along the paths illuminated by the Spirit in this historical juncture.

Contents:

•  CONVOCATION OF THE GC27.
• • The steps taken in deciding on the theme.
  • Fundamental purpose of the theme.
  • Fruits to be hoped for from the implementation of the theme.
  • Other tasks.

• SALESIAN LIFE AND MISSION IN TODAY’S GLOBAL CONTEXT.
  • Cultural challenges.
  • Ecclesial challenges.
  • Institutional challenges.
  • Personal challenges.
  • Young people as a challenge.
• THE RADICAL APPROACH OF THE GOSPEL IN SALESIAN CONSECRATED LIFE.
• The radical approach of the gospel in consecrated life.
  • Vocation (C 22 and 25; 97 and 98).
  • Spiritual experience: disciples of Christ and seekers of God.
  • Disciples of Christ (C 61-84).
  • Seekers of God (C 85-95).
  • Fraternal life: in fraternal communities (C 49-59).
  • Mission: sent to the young (C 26-48).
• The radical approach of the gospel: in the Salesian terms of work and temperance.
  • Work and temperance.
  • Work.
  • Temperance.
• Requirements to make the theme concrete.
  • Processes to be set in motion.
  • Mentality to be changed.
  • Structures to be changed.
• CONCLUSION.
• PRAYER TO SAINT JOHN BOSCO.

Reference time period: 2012

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB