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VI. EIGHT TESTIMONIES FROM LASALLIANS
– The good character and behaviour of most of our students indicate
an aspect of Lasallian charism. The need for pastoral programs in the
apostolates is an indication that the Lasallian charism is being built.
The above evidences should not reflect the uniformity and commonality
of understanding and acceptance of the Lasallian charism.
They are only a glimpse of something distant that is yet to be realized
with time.
The laypeople are beginning to catch a glimpse of the charism and
are beginning to embrace it. It is challenging as it implies an adventure
to the unknown, but at the same time it must be a renewal
process for which a sense of revitalization is needed the Lasallian
charism as described above calls for change in thinking and attitude.
It calls for openness, detachment and the spirit of tolerance.
That way the Lasallian charism will grow into a Lasallian Family.
Conclusion.
It is interesting to note that the Lasallian charism is God-willed
because its enhancement is directed and guided by the Divine intervention.
I believe that God calls and sends His spirit to strengthen
the charism among the Laypeople and the Brothers. The spirit of
God animates this charism in the Lwanga District of Africa. This is
because the spirit of God will lead this charism to where the
Laypeople never thought they would be - an inspired Lasallian
Family. It is my belief that the God who calls also sends the laypeople
into a deeper understanding of the Lasallian charism.
The Lasallian charism is something we receive from the Institute
and which we hold as a community of faith in a specific apostolate.
Through this charism the laypeople and the Brothers, proclaim
their faith both communally and individually.