{"id":67066,"date":"2019-12-11T10:14:40","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T10:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasalle.org\/?p=67066"},"modified":"2019-12-16T10:36:11","modified_gmt":"2019-12-16T10:36:11","slug":"closing-of-300lasalle-in-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasalle.org\/en\/closing-of-300lasalle-in-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Closing of #300LaSalle in Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By \nBrother Alex\u00e1nder Gonz\u00e1lez, FSC<\/strong>\nSecretary \u2013 Coordinator of the Communications and Technology Service\nRome<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
On December 1, hundreds of Brothers, Associates and friends of the Institute gathered at the Generalate in Rome to close the Lasallian Jubilee Year in a Eucharist in front of the relics of the Founder as a testimony that tradition is alive and continues to be passionate for God, for humanity and for nature.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The #300LaSalle is coming to an end.  These were several months of celebration that will give us impetus a few more centuries. Prayers, service, colors, unity, missionary passion, creativity and pride in being Lasallian were the common denominator in every corner of the five regions of the Institute. For this reason, and in gratitude to God for the blessings received during this Lasallian Jubilee Year, the Eucharist was celebrated in the Sanctuary of St. John Baptist de La Salle which was presided over by the Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi and concelebrated by several priests who are friends of the Institute and accompanied by religious and among them several Superiors General.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are photos of the celebration.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
EIn a solemn and at the same time familiar atmosphere, the voices of the boys and girls of the choir of the La Salle School<\/em> in Rome, directed by Brother Mario Chiarapini, FSC, and the ones of teachers and parents with the musical accompaniment of Brother Rodolfo Meoli, FSC, gave a beautiful and sonorous joy to this moment of thanksgiving to God. The musical notes and the lyrics of the song “Tu che sei la nostra storia<\/em>” by Massimo Ceccarelli, an employer at the Generalate, also enriched this moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceremony ended with the blessing of a mosaic of the logo of the #300LaSalle and the <\/p>\n\n\n\n
words of Brother Superior General:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your Eminence, Sisters and brothers: thank you for joining us to celebrate the first Sunday of Advent and to bring to a close the year-long commemoration of the 300th<\/sup> anniversary of the death of John Baptist de La Salle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All year we have\ncontemplated De La Salle\u2019s encounter with Jesus Christ that impelled him to\nevents that proved to be surprising, upsetting and, over time, of great benefit\nto God\u2019s people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We recall that just like\nus, he, too, heard the words of St. Paul: \u201cYou know the time has come; the\nmoment is here for you to stop sleeping and wake up, because by now our\nsalvation is nearer than when we first began to believe\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
De La Salle\u2019s practical response to the Word of God was to provide a human and Christian education to the sons of artisans and the poor.  He urged his Brothers and students to \u201cthrow off everything that belongs to darkness\u201d and to live in the light of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Br. Robert Schieler FSC, Superior General.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
We remember John Baptist\nde La Salle because, through his words and actions, he wakes us up to the\ncoming of Christ.  As we prepare to\ncelebrate Christmas, let us follow his example by increasing our efforts to\nrespond to the needs of those who are poor, especially those who seek to \u201clive\nin the light of day\u201d through participation in our Lasallian educational\ncommunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us pray that our\nattentive listening to God\u2019s Word during this Advent season will wake us up and\nimpel us to events that are surprising, upsetting and of great benefit to God\u2019s\npeople.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come, Lord Jesus! 
Thank you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen here to the song \u201c\u201cTu che sei la nostra storia\u201d <\/em>by Massimo Ceccarelli:<\/p>\n\n