Time for conversion
from abundance to the necessary
from exaggeration to frugality
from wanting to be satisfied
from addiction to freedom
Time for conversion
from hypocrisy to sincerity
from narrow-mindedness to broad-mindedness
from self-righteousness to goodness
from arbitrariness to clarity
from fickleness to faithfulness
Time for conversion
from the I to the Thou
from alienation to closeness
from indifference to sympathy
from grievance to reconciliation
from hostility to peace
Time for conversion
from noise to silence
from hectic to pause
from impatience to serenity
from distraction to composure
from the surface to the essential
Tiempo de conversión
de la abundancia a lo necesario
de la exageración a la frugalidad
del deseo de tener a la satisfacción
de la adicción a la libertad
Tiempo de conversión
de la hipocresía a la sinceridad
de la estrechez de miras a la amplitud
del fariseísmo a la bondad
de la arbitrariedad a la claridad
de la inconstancia a la fidelidad
Tiempo de conversión
del yo al tú
del distanciamiento a la cercanía
de la indiferencia a la simpatía
del agravio a la reconciliación
de la hostilidad a la paz
Tiempo de conversión
del ruido al silencio
de la agitación a la pausa
de la impaciencia a la serenidad
de la distracción a la serenidad
de lo superficial a lo esencial
There are many different approaches to Salvatorian Universality. While the sisters and brothers of the religious communities see in it more the all-embracing love of God that is given to every human being without exception, we Lay Salvatorians seek a more practical application of it. For it is a truly universal instrument to give and make our neighbor experience the love of God.
As mentioned before, one of our most important guiding principles is the words of Blessed Francis Jordan: “As long as there is one person on earth who does not know God and does not love God above all things, you dare not allow yourself a moment’s rest.” Continua a leggere
Since the Lay Salvatorians began to develop in the 70s and 80s of the last century, their image has changed a lot. While the first Lay Salvatorians were dropouts from the two Salvatorian religious communities, real lay people have increasingly built up the present communities. And with that, a somewhat different spirit or outlook came to light. Equal in spiritual content but differently expressed by life.
In the following I want to draw an image of Lay Salvatorians today now and how the development could go forward into the future.
The world we live in has a lot of different faces and with it a lot of different life issues and challenges. Living our Christian Catholic faith is not easy in many places and is becoming increasingly difficult even in those areas where it was previously considered traditional. The reasons for this are diverse and very much go hand in hand with changes in our values and points of view of society. Continua a leggere
In today’s increasingly globalized world, where challenges must be addressed locally and globally at the same time, basic and comprehensive education is inevitable. Even if some people will not like going back to school, our world and life today afford lifelong learning everywhere. It is a slogan but if you think about it more closely at all times it was necessary to face new challenges and experiences and analyze them. Without doing so nobody would have been able to survive at any time. Today of course in a globalized world the amount of information is enormous and increasing. But to be interested in multifaceted topics can only marginally be compared with going to school again. Continua a leggere
Forse conosci questa immagine realizzata da Robert Zünd: “In cammino verso Emmaus”.
Comunque, molti di noi si trovano a volte in situazioni simili. Il giorno dopo l'alta festa di Pasqua è un buon momento per riflettere sulle parole di Luca 24, 13-35.
Vogliamo invitarti, come single o insieme ad altri per condividere i tuoi pensieri su questo testo o su ciò che ti sta commuovendo nei commenti qui sotto. Possa la benedizione del Signore risorto venire su tutti noi.
Un momento di quiete, un tempo di recupero, un momento di ripensamento, un momento di gioiosa attesa. Almeno questo dovremmo collegarci con la parola Avvento, anche se il mondo intorno non lo è. La concentrazione sul centro del nostro essere salvatoriano, su Gesù Cristo, and our reconsideration on his coming into our world should fill our hearts with great joy. I know that the reality is talking another language. The CoVid19 pandemic still forces many victims, the numbers of infects are increasing again, based on new mutations of the virus. Climate change is also hard knocking on our door but many people do not react, do not see the signs on the wall (“Mene mene tekel …” [Dan 5]) think they are not touched by that. Are we similar to King Belsazar?
Perhaps in the coming days of great anticipation, you will manage to take some time out. Time to question your own life, to re-explore, to reorient, and to rediscover the center of our Salvatorian being. Let us not close our eyes to the challenges and signs of the times, let us together courageously find new ways of consideration and sustainability. Let us learn to understand how each of us can counteract the pollution, exploitation, and injustice of the world.
May the song be an attunement for you for the coming time. In this sense a reflective Advent and really a time of great expectations…
Una bella domenica mattina da qualche parte, – Domenica di Pentecoste! Sto tornando a casa dalla santa messa. Una festa gioiosa, inni significativi sono stati cantati dal coro e il culmine una pioggia di petali profumati di rose e rose di Pentecoste dopo il Gloria. Ancora eccitato, trovo la mia strada attraverso il parco. I genitori giocano con i loro figli, giovani coppie sedute nel prato, gli anziani stanno incontrando i loro vicini, tutti sono di buon umore.
All'improvviso, mi vengono in mente le ultime parole della messa: "Andare, sei mandato”
"Ciao amico, sei inviato! Ti ricordi di me?“ appare una voce interiore e inizia a parlarmi.
Penso: "Me? Vuoi dire, me? – È un malinteso?. Cosa succede qui adesso?“ – Si sviluppa un bel confronto con un "parente" interiore a lungo represso (R) …
sono stato inviato? A cosa? A cui? – Sono solo un semplice cristiano, andare in chiesa la domenica, incontrare belle persone e amici lì …
(R): È tutto? – andare, sei inviato! Non ci si aspetta di più?
Inviato? – Cosa significa: Inviato?! – Non sono un antico apostolo con una camicia di lino e dei semplici sandali, camminare sulle colline e dormire da qualche parte come un senzatetto. Che immagine curiosa? – Vivo la mia vita qui e ora nel 21. secolo. La vita scorre in modo diverso oggi … Continua a leggere
