Ángel Fernández Artime – “Entrust, have trust and smile! Letter on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) – 18 april 1869” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

This letter commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) and the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Valdocco. Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis and reflecting on the Salesian devotion to Mary, the letter emphasizes the enduring legacy of St. John Bosco and the importance of integrating Mary’s presence into Salesian homes. Through personal reflections and insights, the letter invites the Salesian Family to deepen their connection to Mary Help of Christians and renew their commitment to the Salesian charism.

Contents:

• 1. ANCHORED IN THE EUCHARIST AND IN MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
  • 1.1. In the footsteps of Saint Francis of Sales
  • 1.2. On the way to Heaven

• • • 1.2.1. Mary invites to the heaventy banquel
    • 1.2.2. Mary teacher of wisdom
    • 1.2.3. Mary powerful help against evil

• 2. A JOURNEY OF 150 YEARS
  • 2.1. Awareness of being an instrument with the mediation of Mary
  • 2.2. A memory for which to be thankful
  • 2.3, A renewal to be undertaken
  • 2.4. According to a dynamic of communion
  • 2.5. On the path of holiness
• 3. POPULAR CHARACTER OF THE SALESTAN CHARISM
  • 3.1. Popular devotion (or “popular piety” or “popular spirituality”)
  • 3.2. Devotion to Mary Help of Christians
  • 3.3. VIII International Congress of Mary Help of Christians
• 4. FROM THE HOUSE OF MARY TO OUR HOMES
  • 4.1. A family-friendly journey
  • 4.2. Family of families
  • 4.3. “ADMA Youth”
• CONCLUSION

Reference time period: 2019

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB