【慈幼通訊社 ─ 2024 年9月 6 日葡萄牙花地瑪訊】 ─ 第九屆瑪利亞進教之佑國際大會已落下帷幕，圓滿結束，來自超過 44 個國家的 1,300 多位神父和平信徒，參與了會議。這是一個重要的反思時刻，突顯了聖母敬禮的普世性以及聖母在慈幼家庭的重要性。
與會者的多樣性是本屆大會最重要的特色之一。教育工作者、傳道員和青年人，來自慈幼家庭不同的組別。西班牙、意大利和葡萄牙是與會人數最多的國家。
大會期間舉行了廣泛多樣的活動，包括討論會、見證、祈禱、文化探訪和彌撒禮儀。所有活動都仔細探討，以解決慈幼家庭相關的問題，特別是有關對瑪利亞進教之佑的敬禮。
四天的會議涵蓋的主題各不相同，但都集中在聖母進教之佑身上以及她作為慈幼家庭的母親和導師的重要性；重點是瑪利亞在鮑思高神父一生中的介入以及她作為導師的持續臨在。
會議最後揭曉了2028年第十屆瑪利亞進教之佑國際大會的舉辦地點。菲律賓是一個具有濃厚敬禮聖母傳統的國家，將接待來自世界各地的與會者，這將繼續加深信友對瑪利亞進教之佑的信仰和敬禮。下屆大會有望成為靈性成長和更新聖母在世界的使命的另一個機會。
瑪利亞進教之佑國際大會是由進教之佑善會（ADMA）為慈幼家庭的所有組別舉辦的活動，這些組別認同瑪利亞是所有聖召的母親和導師。
這些會議對所有人來說都是一個非常重要的時刻。為此，慈幼家庭各組別都被號召參加這項共融和敬禮的活動。
在葡萄牙舉辦的這次大會被證明是一次獨特的活動，慈幼家庭的所有成員都將其視為一個偉大的恩寵時刻。
Conclusion of the 9th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians: strengthening the bonds of faith
(ANS – Portugal–Fatima, 06 September 2024) – The 9th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians concluded, bringing together more than 1,300 participants from over 44 countries, including priests and lay people, has come to an end. It was an important moment of reflection, which highlighted the universality of Marian devotion and the importance of Mary in the life of the Salesian Family.
The diversity of the participants was one of the most important points of this Congress. The presence of educators, catechists and young people, all members of different groups of the Salesian Family, was a strength. Spain, Italy and Portugal were the countries with the largest number of participants.
During the Congress, a wide and diverse range of activities took place, including conferences, testimonies, moments of prayer, cultural visits and liturgical celebrations. All activities have been carefully studied to address issues relevant to the Salesian Family, especially with regard to devotion to Mary Help of Christians.
The topics covered during the four days of the meeting were different, but all focused on the figure of Mary Help of Christians and her importance as Mother and Teacher within the Salesian Family. The emphasis was placed on Mary’s intervention during the life of Don Bosco and on her constant presence as a guide.
At the end of the meeting, the venue for the 10th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians in 2028 was revealed. The Philippines, a country with a strong Marian tradition, will host the participants with the aim of continuing to deepen their faith and devotion to Mary Help of Christians. The next Congress promises to be another opportunity for spiritual growth and renewal of the Marian mission in the world.
The International Congresses of Mary Help of Christians are events organised by the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) for all the groups of the Salesian Family, which find in Mary the Mother and Teacher of all vocations.
These meetings are a very important moment for all. For this reason, all the groups of the Salesian Family are called to participate in this relevant event of union and devotion.
The organisation of this congress in Portugal proved to be a unique event, experienced by all the members of the Salesian Family as a great moment of grace.