(Spain). On 2-3 January 2022, an online charismatic study meeting was held for the FMA of Mary Help of Christians Province (SPA), with a presentation by Prof. Eliane Petri, FMA, Professor of the Pontifical Faculty of the Science of Education ‘Auxilium’ of Rome, on the theme, “Accompanying, discerning, integrating fragility and resources. The experience of Mother Mazzarello and the community of Mornese”.
The meeting, organized by the Formation Team of the SPA Province, is part of a formative proposal in preparation for the 150th anniversary of the Foundation of the FMA Institute, accepting the invitation “to enhance the knowledge of St. Mary D. Mazzarello at all levels from the historical-charismatic-educational perspectives” (Message for the 3rd year of preparation for the 150th). “The Spirit of Mornese incarnated today” and “New frontiers of the mission in our Institute” are the themes dealt with in the previous meetings.
With a hope-oriented approach, Prof. Petri spoke of fragility as an opportunity for growth. She presented to about 30 FMA connected online, the experience of Mary Domenica Mazzarello, who faced the reality of fragility due to illness with healthy realism, without resignation, and aware of the spiritual battle necessary to heal wounds. With the anthropological and theological keys of the time, Mother Mazzarello was able to accompany the sisters and young women in their own process of integration of fragility and resources.
During the presentation, the speaker highlighted some typically Salesian moments in support of the journey of personal growth, including personal encounter, good night, and recreation. Two moments of prayer, “From the wound to the scar” and “Encounter with Mother Mazzarello through her letters,” contributed to the deepening and internalization of the topic.
The presentation of this theme will be repeated from 4 to 6 March 2022 at the FMA Community of St. Dorothy of Barcelona-Sarriá, in the ways that the pandemic situation will allow.
Source: salesianas.org
