The Salesian Brothers of
New Delhi province had their Annual meeting at Bariatu, Ranchi from 25th
to 26th of July 2024. Out of 16 Salesian brothers’ 12 were present
for the meeting. Br. Cyriac Kurias, Br. Anthony Tigga, Br. Mathew John and Br.
Justin Lakra were absent for the meeting.
The meeting started on 25th
morning with Meditation and holy mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Davis M., Provincial.
The first session stared at 9.00 AM. Fr. Vice Provincial welcomed all the
brothers for the meeting and appreciated all for participating in good number for
the meeting. Br. Herman the province delegate welcomed Fr. Provincial for the
session on the theme “Teach us to pray”. Fr. Provincial in his talk highlighted
the importance of living the Year of Prayer in preparation for Jubilee 2025. During
his presentation he emphasized the characteristics of Jubilee year, the Prayer
and its essential aspects and the importance of prayer in our life as a
religious.
The second session stared
at 11.00. Brothers’ Delegate welcomed Fr. Shilanand sdb for the presentation on
the topic “Salesian Spirituality –Dream at the age of Nine.” His presentation
was very interactive with questions from the brothers. He presented the various
components of our Salesian Spirituality through re-reading of dream at the age
of 9. In the afternoon session Fr. Shilanand stressed on community living and
how we can contribute in building a beautiful community.
In the Evening we had adoration
service organized by Br. Herman and Br. Praful praying for the “Religious
vacation especially for the Salesian brother vocation”
Second day on 26th
we began the day with mediation at 6.30 am. It was followed by Mass presided
over by Fr. Vijay Soy the Vice Provincial. The two sessions of the day was
spent on discussing the implementation of the Lines of Action of the Salesian
brother’s congress and drawing up few relevant lines of Action for our province
for the year 2024-25. All the Brothers shared three positive aspect of their Salesain
brother vocation thus inspiring and motivating each other.
At the end of the day Br.
Joseph Kandulna thanked all the Fathers, brothers and staff of the Bariatu
community for their hospitality and for taking care of the things needed for
the meeting. Fr. Punit, the Rector of
the house, thanked all for their visit and choosing Bariatu for the meeting.
Br. Herman Lakra
Province Delegate for
Salesian Brothers