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Province of “Cruz del Sur”
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Province of “Cruz del Sur” GATHERING OF COMMUNITIES The brothers from the communities of the city of Buenos Aires and nearby areas came together to celebrate Our Good Mother. At midday, more than sixty brothers gathered around the altar on the huge property of the Senior Brothers’ Residence, Villa Champagnat, at Pilar. This was a time of prayer and praise to the glory of our Good Mother, asking for her protection. We were also privileged to have amongst us some younger brothers from communities from further inland. These brothers were spending a day at Luján. It was a time for sharing different experiences, recent memories and also memories that were not so recent. The presence of the older brothers, whose rhythm of Marist life is more tranquil now, was enriched by the vitality of the middle-aged brothers and especially by the joy, openness and eagerness of the younger brothers. I  t was a time to savour thanks to the prayer led by Brother Eugenio, the presence of Brother Demetrio and the table fellowship that we shared. We then enjoyed the traditional Argentinean roast meal, which was particularly succulent on this occasion, with the appropriate beverages that gave great cheer to all. It is great when you can share with other brothers at a table ringing with screams of laughter.
After the meal, some small groups went for a walk, some played cards and some discussed their plans for the year. We regained our strength again, under the tender care of our Mother, to continue with our task of building together a province renewed in the light of the Southern Cross (Cruz del Sur) and in living the dream of Saint Marcellin.  08.10.2004 - Sri Lanka
The Asian Region INTERPROVINCIAL MEETING ON VOCATION MINISTRY A workshop on Vocation Ministry for the Asian region took place in Sri Lanka during the month of August 2004. The brothers responsible for Vocation Ministry in the Province of Sri Lanka and Pakistan, the Province of China, the Province of the Philippines, the District of Korea and the Sector of India took part in this workshop. The workshop was facilitated by Brothers Théoneste Kalisa and Ernesto Sánchez from the Vocation Ministry Commission of the General Council. The group of thirteen brothers worked intensely for a week, enjoying times for sharing, prayer and relaxation. The first days looked at Vocation Ministry in the present day context of young people, of society and of Marist life in Asia. In the majority of countries in Asia, the presence of Catholicism is a minority presence, with the exception of the Philippines. This in itself presents a challenge to the Christian way of life as well as to Marist life. T  he reflection continued throughout the week, searching for possible lines of action suggested by the studied reality and the calls of the 20th General Chapter. The brothers tried to come up with concrete ideas that were in accord with the plans of each Administrative Unit. Ideas and plans for the Marist Vocation Year were also shared and time was given to two important themes: the accompaniment and the discernment of vocations. A special occasion was the celebration of the Eucharist and the sharing of a festive meal with the brothers of Sri Lanka who proved to be great hosts. Their family spirit was readily evident and keenly shared.
10.10.2004 - Italy Manziana THIRD AGE SPIRITUALITY COURSE FOR SPANISH, PORTUGUESE AND ITALIAN SPEAKERS From the 10th August, twenty-two Marist Brothers from twelve countries were at Manziana for a spirituality course that lasted two months. The names of the brothers who participated in this course are: Afonso Heck, Antonio Pisco, Benedetto Termini, Bruno Nebreda, Celso García, Enric Boix, Erasmo Alba, Ignacio del Pozo, Isaac Díez, Isaac Revilla, Jaime Juarista, José G. Padilla, Jesús Luengo, José Gpe. Romero, José Luis Gorría, Juan Ortiz, Marco Aurelio Ospina, Néstor Machuca, Pedro Septiem, Quirino Calvo, Timoteo Pérez and Zacarías Aguirre. T  hey were looked after marvellously by Brother David Aranda, Director, Brother Diamantino Duque, Assistant Director, Father Antonio Roig F.M.C. and Brother George Fontana, Econome.
Their mission now is to help other brothers to discover the objectives of the course and to live them. *To accept peacefully and joyfully my personal story and the influence of divine grace in my life. *To know how to respond to the calls of the Holy Spirit at this very important time of my life. *To be conscious of the importance of the role of my life and mission in the Institute. *To return to my community as leaven for fraternity, hope and service for laypeople and brothers. As well as conferences given by General Councillors, other brothers and professional laypeople, the group was able to take advantage of a great deal of free time for reading, for prayer, for sharing in small groups and in the whole group and living Marist fraternity in a spirit of joy. The visits to Rome and the pilgrimages to Assisi and Subiaco helped the brothers to be more open to God’s grace as were Francis and Clare of Assisi, Benedict and Scholastica of Subiaco. Other moving moments included the Papal Audience at Saint Peter’s, the meeting with Brother Superior General, the launching of the Marist Vocation year at Viterbo and talking with the Little Sisters of Jesus at Tre Fontane. The beautiful weather, the incredible countryside, the peace and the silence of the place were important elements that helped the brothers to be optimistic, faithful, fraternal and to have confidence in God through the intercession of our Good Mother and our saintly Founder.
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