I. Charism - La Salle.org

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MAKING THE LASALLIAN CHARISM LIVE TODAY
Salle, the recognition of his itinerary, to the point of sometimes using the
same expressions as he did, and also of quoting some of his “strong” texts,
on education, children and the young, the ministry. WE can also detect a
great attachment to the “Brothers”, especially to those who knew how to
awaken the “Lasallian” vocation, or who continue to bear witness to it.
The specific place of the Layperson in the expression of the Lasallian
charism today is strongly emphasised. It permits talks and a quality of
exchange which would not otherwise be possible. The concrete Mission
to the young, sometimes even because of one or other unique young person,
is an obvious source for the development of the Lasallian charism in
each one. The need for formation, so as to deepen this charism, is mentioned
by several.
The personal relationship with Jesus Christ, in prayer and meditation
on His Word, or on His itinerary, appears as a determining factor, as well
feeling the presence of God which allows us to recognise God at work in
our lives, our institutions, our relationships, our ministry.
The charism resides always in the living Body of those who are associated
and who continue to associate themselves in order to procure the
salvation of children and the young, of the poor and of the little ones far
from salvation; those who, in doing this, procure the glory of God by following,
with those confided to them, the paths which the Spirit opens
before them.
Jean-Louis SCHNEIDER, fsc.