European Meeting in Rome 2015

VIDES Delegates at European Meeting October ’15

Sr. Dympna attended this at the beginning of October.

The meeting, in addition to responding to the needs and statutory obligations of the association,has always been a crucial moment of exchange, sharing and entertainment among the delegates of the Vides and volunteers.

The Meeting was opened by Sr. Leonor Salazar and Guido Barbera, Director and President Vides International.

 Some points from the talks:

 We are asked to do the same today – Being Salesians and Salesian VIDES volunteers our concern is mainly for young people and we must be guided by Gospel values

We are asked to have confidence in our young people and allow them the space and time to deveop their skills and encourage them to give of themselves and share their talents

We, today must see what are the main challenges affecting our society and especially our young people and discern how to respond.

Don Bosco wanted young people to be happy.  He wanted them to be good christians and honest citizens. He was motivated by genuine love.  What motivates me?  Young people are our treasure and the treasure of every society.

“Commitment to their education (education of the whole person: physical,spiritual, mental, phychological) is the best investment for everyone, besides being the nobles art.”

This theme calls on us as VIDES members , and  Salesian Sisters to reach out to those who are  the most vulnerable and on the peripheries whether here at home or in the Mission fields.