CIL: DAY 10
UNDERSTANDING AND LIVING LASALLIAN ASSOCIATION TODAY
Br. Ray Blixt, fsc
As day 9 ended last night on a wonderful celebration of the birthdays of several of our Lasallian CIL-ITES we discovered the spirit of community among all the participants has been greatly enhanced by the music, dancing, karaoke, and games which we shared. This was clearly in evidence as we begin Day 10. Participants also received CIL T-Shirts which were produced by our MDP Academy students and staff. These were highly prized by all.
Today’s session focused on Theological and Spiritual Reflections as the foundation of our Lasallian Mission and the living of Lasallian Association.
The presenter was Dr Donna Orsudo. She helped to clarify clearly the difference between career (seeking success) and Vocation (seeking to make a difference).
As our vocational challenge we were asked to consider that “the place God calls us to is the place where our deep gladness and the world’s hunger meet.”
We were presented with (6) spiritual attitudes to consider: cultivate friendship; listen well; treat one another with extraordinary respect; see one another in the best possible light; foster love that casts out fear; be companions in hope.
During the time together with Dr. Orsudo we were able to engage in table conversations and well as dialogue with her. The session was very positively received by the participants.
