India – Fr Maravilla recalls that the task of the Councillor for the Missions is to "foster the missionary spirit and commitment throughout the whole Society"

14 February 2024
India – Fr Maravilla recalls that the task of the Councillor for the Missions is to "foster the missionary spirit and commitment throughout the whole Society"

(ANS – New Delhi) – The General Councillor for the Missions, Fr Alfred Maravilla, was on an Animation Visit to Jesus the Good Shepherd Province of New Delhi (INN) from 7 to 12 February 2024. The INN Province was founded in 1997 and covers 11 states in northern India. Over 220 Salesians promote the integral development of countless young people, most of whom are followers of other religions, through schools, Vocational Training Centres, university institutions, boarding schools and centres for youth animation, for social services and for the emancipation and development of children at risk.

Due to the immense extent of the Province, Fr Maravilla was only able to visit presences in the New Delhi and Ranchi regions and was able to meet his confreres who gathered to meet him. “Some confreres often mistakenly think that the General Councillor for the Missions visits to look for missionaries. My task is instead to foster the missionary spirit and commitment throughout the whole Society " (C. 138).

Thus, during his visit, he encouraged everyone to keep the missionary spirit alive through the passion to make Jesus Christ known, even if in most of the contexts of the Province this implies an attractive and transparent testimony of consecrated life. In addition, he illustrated to those present the missionary challenges and the new missionary presences of the Congregation.

The General Councillor for the Missions was able to see for himself the great work that the Salesians are doing among the tribal populations of the Ranchi region. In this sense, he stressed that a vibrant missionary spirit among the Salesians offers new enthusiasm in each Educative and Pastoral Community and renews the entire Province.

In conclusion, he recalled the words of St. John Paul: "Faith is strengthened by giving it to others" (Redemptoris Missio, no. 2).

InfoANS

ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication, the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007.

This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes. By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements, you consent to the use of cookies. To learn more or to opt out, click "Further Information".

Further Information