V. FRATERNAL AND APOSTOLIC COMMUNITIES

 

C 50. 55

42. Once a year let both the local and provincial community, gathered around the rector and provincial respectively, celebrate the community Feast-Day as a sign of its fraternal communion and an expression of its gratitude.

C 52

43. For reasons of health, to foster apostolic activity and life together and an atmosphere of prayer and recollection, every confrere should regulate his work in an orderly manner, and the local community should see to it that there is a balanced distribution of duties with opportune periods for rest and silence, and for suitable relaxation in common.

C 84

44. Following the example of our Founder and aware of the austerity demanded by religious life and the obligations arising from our work, the superior and every member of the community should keep their conscience alert to their moral obligations in the choice of reading matter, film and stage presentations, and in the use of the means of social communication.

C 56

45. The community should receive with cordiality those who come in contact with us or are guests, especially if they are confreres. A previous understanding with the rector is needed before invitations to meals are given. Externs however are not permitted to live with the community except with the permission of the provincial.

46. The community maintains cordial relations with the family of each confrere, and shows them love and gratitude.

The Salesian who has left his home to follow Christ loses none of his love for his relatives and especially for his parents; he gives it expression by his prayers, letters and visits.

C 54. 94

47. Each community, as a sign of brotherly communion, should remember in a special way all deceased confreres; for this purpose individual communities should decide on an opportune moment for the daily reading of the necrology in one of the community practices.

C 55

48. In keeping with the Salesian tradition, the rector or someone in his place should address the community by way of a 'goodnight', preferably after evening prayer.