Community Project of Life 2020 – 2021
From the introduction:
We are living the beginning of this new academical year in a very particular context characterized by peculiar challenges and opportunities.
We are celebrating the Jubilee of the publication of the Testament Letter and the approval of the first Constitutions. As Xaverian family we are called to reflect upon the spiritual legacy we have received through the Testament Letter. … … This is really timely, as the Church of the Philippines will dedicate the next year to Mission ad gentes, in the context of the celebrations of the 500 Anniversary of the evangelization of the Archipelago.
In this context the community of the Theologate of Manila has chosen to focus on the dimension of the Xaverian Human Face.
We believe that as the Word of God, came to the earth through the process of incarnation, then our being disciples, as well as our evangelizing work, cannot but rely on our being human. We value, therefore, our humanity and at the same time we strive to make it grow. We deeply accept the culture, experiences, and familial background which characterize our personal stories of salvation. … … The awareness on our human reality, including its negative side, is the basis for our growth: … (it) can become the fissures through which we are touched by the healing power of the salvific grace.
Moreover, we are aware that this pandemic is asking us to accept our vulnerability and weakness, our need of the help of others and of the community. We expect also that it will make our learning more difficult and demanding, as well as it will become a hindrance in our apostolate. Nevertheless, we are aware that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ (cf. Rm 8:35), and that he will be able to perform his mission also under these dramatic circumstances. …
Through this community planning, we renew our commitment in following Jesus, the Missionary of the Father, through valuing our personal human reality. We also commit ourselves to make our human dimension grow, letting the Spirit regenerate what should be revitalized and discard what must be left behind, willing to listen to his voice with docibilitas. Finally, we entrust this community planning to God, so that our formation and mission may bear fruits according to his providential plan.
Matteo Rebecchi, SX
Rector
