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這個莊嚴的禮儀，於慈幼會歷史中一個重要地點，瑪利亞進教之佑大殿舉行，新一批傳教士將向五大洲進發，令人回想到鮑思高神父自己於一八七五年十一月十一日，派遣首批傳教士的情景，並再一次堅定修會的全球傳教聖召。 本年，將有四十二名鮑思高的神子，從總會長手中接受傳教十字架，比去年多九名。他們大部份來自亞洲，有二十四名，其中十名來自越南。其餘的來自歐洲（七名）、美洲（五名）及非洲，非洲本年所派遣的傳教士，首次比接收的數目還要多。
陪伴著慈幼會士前往「外地傳教」的，還有八名母佑會傳教士及二十二名平信徒義工。 新傳教士的目的地，遍佈世界各地的事業及團體。他們當中，包括十一名慈幼會士，將肩負歐洲國家的傳教工作，為恪守第二十六屆全會代表大會的指引，並致力進行「歐洲計劃」。慈幼神恩選擇特別為貧苦者服務，實在與大量的物質及精神的貧窮有關，這種貧窮往往隱藏在現代歐洲城市的邊緣。此外，各會省均履行派遣傳教士的責任，而各團體之間在各種情況下，彼此支援，其共融精神也是有目共睹的。 慈幼傳教士為準備這一天，已參與了由傳教辦公室統籌，於羅馬及都靈舉行的預備課程，其間他們有機會與總會長會面，和得知慈幼會所關注的一些主要地點。
第141批傳教士派遣禮感恩祭，將於和平電視台的頻道中播放，或可透過 www.missionidonbosco.tv 的網頁收看（格林威治時間+1小時播映）。 Everything ready for the 141st Missionary Expedition (ANS –RMG – Rome, 21 September 2010) –On Sunday 26 September, from the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin-Valdocco, the 141st Missionary Expedition will officially depart. The missionary mandate will be given by the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr Pascual Chávez. The solemn celebration in one of the most significant places in Salesian history the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians will see new missionaries setting out for the 5 continents, an event which recalls the first missionary expedition sent by Don Bosco himself on 11 November 1875, and re-confirms the global missionary vocation of the Congregation. This years receiving their cross from the Rector Major will be 42 Sons of Don Bosco 9 more than last year. Many of them, 24, come from Asia, of whom 10 from Vietnam alone. The rest are from Europe (7), America (5) and Africa, which this year for the first time is sending out more missionaries than it is welcoming. In addition to these there are 3 other Salesians who went to the missions during 2010, two sent to Haiti and one to Fiji, who however will not be present at this ceremony since they are already in their mission lands. As well as the Salesians on their way to the “missio ad gentes” there will be 8 missionaries of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and 22 lay volunteers. The destinations of the new missionaries are works and communities around the world. Some of them, including 11 Salesians, will be going as missionaries to European countries, a decision in keeping with the guidelines of the GC26 and the commitment undertaken for the Project for Europe. The Salesian charism, with its preferential option for the poor, in fact involves the numerous pockets of material and spiritual poverty often hidden away on the outskirts of modern western cities. In addition, all the Provinces are responsible for sending missionaries and the communion between communities is also seen in the mutual support they provide in various situations. The Salesian missionaries have been getting ready for this day by attending a preparation course organised by the Department for the Missions and held between Rome and Turin, during which they have had the opportunity to meet the Rector Major and get to know some of the main places of Salesian interest. The need for a specific formation for the missionaries is based on the knowledge that in the missionary apostolate enthusiasm and the wealth of one’s own faith, fundamental though they may be, are not in themselves sufficient. Missionaries need the appropriate preparation in order to go to a new country and among different people, with respect and trust in them so that their presence may be a welcome effective, humble and beneficial one. The Mass on this 141st Missionary Expedition can been seen on mondovision, on the Telepace television channel and in streaming on www.missionidonbosco.tv Transmission starts at 12:20 (GMT+1). |
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