There were nine sessions in total. It began with historical facts and the historical context. Then, Fr. Wim Collin led the participants in an exploration of Saint Francis de Sales’ vocation and ministry as given by God. Francis, a thoughtful man, enjoyed learning not only from academic subjects but also from all of the life experiences and obstacles he encountered. Due to this, he consistently emphasized the beauty of human hearts, which is always associated with God’s love. In addition to these subjects, the professor introduced the participants to the lives and examples of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph from the perspective of Saint Francis de Sales. Additionally, the connection between Saint Francis de Sales and Saint John Bosco was explored.
This seminar was instrumental in fostering an appreciation for the Salesian charism, which Don Bosco was inspired by and motivated by the love of Saint Francis de Sales. Thank you to Fr Dheparat Pitisiant SDB, the THA provincial who organized everything with the support of the superiors of each group in the Salesian Family.
