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研討會主要討論有關「該地區慈幼會歷史學的狀況，對我們的文化遺產作出保存及評價」，並作為自去年展開全球性研究工作的一個延續。有關美洲及歐洲大陸的研究工作，分別於2012年3月17至20日在巴西 Cachoeira do Campo，以及於2012年10月31日至11月4日在德國 Benediktbeuern 進行。 總會長向與會者致候時說：「我深信正確認識我們的歷史，有助深化了解我們的神恩及使命，並能賦予一份真誠而有承擔的創造力，保存我們慈幼會士的身份，並能延續下去……回憶產生未來。」 研討會的基本目的，在於重新認識地區內慈幼會士、母佑會修女、協進慈幼會士及慈幼大家庭其他組織，在道德、文化及社會發展方面，對青年所作出的貢獻，並對此作出評價。事實上，假如對鮑思高事業的認知，能有助認識及了解青年的狀況，那麼我們需要對有關他眾多精神子女歷來貢獻的歷史研究，重新作出評價，使能確保社會得到正確的認知。 最後，我們希望研討會能對慈幼會文化遺產承傳及評價方面作出檢討，因為這是真正歷史性及科學性研究所必需的，並能保證慈幼會在未來青年世界的理性辯論中，發出有權威性的意見。 我們也不應忘記，研討會作為鮑思高神父誕辰200周年慶典第三年準備工夫的一部份，亦有助推動人們重新認識會祖的神恩，以及他一整套的神修。 Seminar on Salesian History for East Asia-Oceania Region (ANS - Philippines – Cebu, 05 November 2013) – A seminar on Salesian history for the East Asia-Oceania region began yesterday, 4 November and will continue until Friday 8th. It is being held in Cebu, in the Southern Philippines Province. The event has been organised by the Salesian History Enthusiasts Association (ACSSA) with the support of the Salesian Historical Institute (ISS). The seminar's main topic concerns “the state of Salesian historiography in the region. Preservation and appreciation of our cultural legacy” and is a follow-up to worldwide research in this area begun last year in Brazil (Cachoeira do Campo, 17-20 March 2012) then in Germany, (Benediktbeuern, 31 October – 4 November 2012) which studied the American and European continents respectively. “I am convinced that a true understanding of our history, put at the service of a deeper understanding of our charism and mission, is also a sure source of genuine and responsible creativity in preserving our Salesian identity, and it continuity. … Memory generates the future” the Rector Major said in a greeting sent to those taking part in the seminar. The primary aims of the seminar are to rediscover and appreciate the contribution of Salesians, Salesian Sisters, Salesian Cooperators and other branches of the Salesian Family to the moral, cultural and social progress of young people in the region. In fact if the perception of the contribution of Don Bosco to improving the conditions of young people is to be known and recognised, we need to evaluate the historical research resulting from the contributions of his many spiritual children, so we can ensure that society perceives it correctly. Finally, the seminar hopes to evaluate the extent of preservation and appreciation of Salesian cultural patrimony, which is essential for good historical and scientific production and to guaranteeing an authoritative Salesian voice in intellectual debate on the future of the world of the young. It should not be forgotten that the seminar, as part of the 3rd year of preparation for the Bicentenary of Don Bosco's birth, is also an encouragement to rediscovering the charismatic identity of the Founder and his entire spiritual family. |
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