The Missions Sector at the Generalate of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has launched a booklet for the animation of Salesian communities and groups during the special missionary month called for by Pope Francis for October 2019. The booklet has been prepared by Fr George Menamparampil, SDB.
The book was officially launched by the Rector Major on Pentecost Sunday, 9 June 2019 at the Generalate of the SDB. The foreword for the book has been provided by Fr. Guillermo Basañes, General Councillor for the Missions.
In his foreword, Fr Guillermo’s mentions that Pope Francis has called for observance of an Extraordinary Missionary Month in October 2019 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the apostolic letter of His Holiness Pope Benedict XV in 1919. This little booklet is offered with the intention of encouraging a deeper reflection on the key elements in Maximum Illud.
It may be used by individuals; however, it is hoped that it becomes a tool of animation of groups. It may be profitably used by the Salesian community, groups in formation houses, sodalities and associations in parishes, oratories, youth centres, boardings, hostels and schools. In communities it could replace the meditation in the morning, or the evening prayer and spiritual reading in the evening.
You are welcome even to share with other congregations, dioceses, publications houses. They could change or leave out the part “Salesian Thought” and adapt the “something to think about …” and then print it out.
Salesians are not really interested in any “copyright” or “royalties” …… They would like good animation. Of course, an acknowledgement that the adaptation is from the booklet prepared by the Missions Sector at the Generalate of the Salesians of Don Bosco would be appreciated, though not compulsory!
Please click mese missionario straordinario01 EN to download a free copy of the booklet!
