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梁保得修生（英國會省）
【慈幼通訊社 ─ 2017 年 9月 24 日意大利都靈訊】 ─ 9月24日主日，經過24天的臨行準備工夫（新傳教士課程）後，傳統的傳教士派遣禮，在聖母進教之佑大殿（華道角）舉行，由鮑思高第十任繼承人，總會長范達民神父主持。22名慈幼會士，與15名母佑會修女，今天一同領受福傳十字架。對母佑會修女來說，本年是她們於1877年，派遣首批傳教士前往烏拉圭的140周年紀念。
這新一批慈幼會傳教士，過去十天進行緊湊的朝聖活動，到訪比哀蒙以及鮑思高神父和他首批門徒活躍的地方，探索慈幼會士福傳神恩根基，並按照傳統的策勵，到訪慈幼會首批傳教士在依維利亞的備修院。
新一批傳教士，也參與了昨天的徹夜祈禱，共有400 名來自意大利和其他歐洲國家，曾參與Harambèe 2017的青年一同參與，聖人列品案慈幼會代理人 Pierluigi Cameroni 神父，向在場人士講述了有關慈幼家庭170多位聖者中的傳教士的事蹟。總會長范達民神父，以及母佑會溫幗儀修母，也有到場參與。
范達民神父提醒整個修會：「我們不能忘卻自己的本源和神恩身份。」對那些毫不保留地接納這份福傳召叫，往訓萬民的人來說，就是一份祝福。他們應盡心盡力，服務那些有需要的人。生命總不會是安逸舒泰，卻需要付上時間與精力，但最重要的，就是必須自願去協助他人，達至美滿成果：這些年來，傳教士前往的國家，聖召數目都不斷上升：「在各處，甚或是上主給你安排的境況，勉力而為，以嘉言懿行拯救靈魂。」鮑思高會這樣說！
我們有些人已在英國、法國及比利時，與新的會省兄弟見過面（尤其是那些前往歐洲計劃目的地的會士）。那些未能親臨現場的人，可以進入「鮑思高福傳處」網頁，收看慶典現場串流廣播。
我們第148批傳教士小組，有幸與慈幼傳教部門Alfred Maravilla神父（巴布亞新畿內亞所羅門群島副會省長上）及Gianni Rolandi神父（前東非會省長上）會面，他們在過去24小時陪伴我們，使我們十分感動。Alfred神父說：「這是我自2008年以來，提供促進培育的第十批，也是最後一批的慈幼會新傳教士。的確，向年青的慈幼會新傳教士進行培育，開展他們的傳教新生活，既是一份光榮，也是一份重大的責任。這一次的課程，是我在總部議會傳教部門十年服務的一個正式總結。我甚至要為這獨特的機會作出感謝，因為我的慈幼及教會領域得以擴闊！」
來自東亞澳區／為東亞澳區服務的第148批傳教士，衷心感謝你們的關心與陪伴！
請繼續為新傳教士聖召祈禱！
148th Salesian Missionary Expedition – Valdocco
We can’t forget the missionary roots of our Charism!
By Cl. Anthony Lo Po Tak (GBR province)
(ANS – Italy –Turin – Valdocco, 24 September 2017) –On Sunday, September 24, after 24 days of immediate preparation (new missionary course) there is the traditional Missionary Expedition Eucharist in the Mary Help of Christians Basilica presided by the Rector Major Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, the 10th Successor of Don Bosco. Together with 22 SDB also 15 FMA Sisters receive today the missionary Crucifix. For the FMA sister this year is the 140th anniversary of their first missionary expedition to Uruguay in 1877.
For the new SDB missionaries last 10 days was a very intense time of pilgrimage to the roots of the Salesian missionary charism in Piedmont, in the places of Don Bosco and his first disciples as well the traditional animation visit to the first SDB missionary aspirantate in Ivrea.
The new missionaries participated also yesterday at the Vigil prayer of 400 young people from Italy and other European countries at the ‘Harambèe 2017’ with the inputs of Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni (SDB General Postulator) with his input about missionaries among the 170+ Salesian Family saints. Also the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, and the FMA Mother General Yvonne Renguat ans.
Fr. Angel reminded the whole Congregation – “We cannot forget our origins and our charismatic identity.” It’s a blessing for those who have welcomed the missionary call ad gentes and shall dedicate themselves, heart and mind, to the needs of the missions. A life that is anything but easy, one that takes time and dedication, but above all absolute willingness in helping others, but bears its fruit: in recent years there have been increasingly more vocations in countries where the missionaries have been present: “Try through good example and words to save souls wherever the Lord has destined for you,” Don Bosco would say!
Some of us already met the new province confreres (especially those with the destination for Project Europe) in Great Britain, France and Belgium. For all those who cannot be physically present, the celebration is broadcast on live streaming on the “Don Bosco Missions” www.missionidonbosco.org.
Our 148th missionary expedition group got a special touch also with the presence of both (outgoing and incoming) members of the Mission Sector – Fr. Alfred Maravilla (PGS Viceprovince superior) and Fr. Gianni Rolandi (former AFE Provincial) who did accompany us for past 24 days. In the words of Fr. Alfred: “This is the 10th and final group of new SDB missionaries I am facilitating since 2008. Indeed it is an honour and a great responsibility to form young new SDB missionaries at the start of their missionary life. With this course I officially conclude my 10 years of service in the Missions Sector at the SDB Generalate. I will be ever grateful for this unique opportunity which widened my Salesian and ecclesial horizons!”
The 148th missionaries from/for EAO region are grateful for your concern and accompaniment!
Please, continue to pray for the new missionary vocation!