18/05/2026
Yesterday we gathered as Salesian Cooperators for our monthly meeting.
Our formation went around the Christian Dimension of being a Salesian Cooperator.
‘The Salesian Cooperators find in Christ the foundation, the path, and the goal of one’s own being, of one’s own call, and within the vocational dynamic, of one’s own apostolic mission in the church.
They ‘follow Jesus Christ, the perfect Man, sent by the Father to serve the people of the world’ and because of this they ‘are committed to putting into practice the Gospel ideal of love for God & for one’s neighbour in the ordinary circumstances of life’.
Above just touching on the 4 page formation document. We were asked to reflect on questions:
1) How do I show that I am living Christ daily?
2) How do I share love to the young people?
3) Is my faith visible in actions?
4) How does Mary guide my mission?
We shared our answers for the first 2 questions & most of us had the same. Showing a smile, empathy, kindness, willingness to help daily, motivation, inspiring, leading by example.
Sr Lidia then enriched the content by saying that a lot of people can be good people & we can go to church & say novenas & attend mass & receive the Eucharist etc etc. But all is in vain if we do not have a personal relationship with God, that is what differentiates us as Christians. Before all the external stuff, are we building an intimate relationship with God & Mother Mary.
Khensani finished with ‘we are called to be the salt of the Earth & the Light of the World’ & the 2 final questions were homework.
We continued to reflect & give feedback on the oratory day, celebration planning for the 150yrs & our regular business. It was indeed another blessed encounter - leaving with my cup filled 🌸
