Monday, June 23, 2014

Br. Stefan, Vicar General speaks on role and responsibility of the Minister




The role and responsibility of Provincial and Custos
Br. Stefano Vicar General spoke this morning about the role and responsibility of Provincial and custos. He said that the figure of provincial is figure of union and communion. The minister has to animate, to be with friars and visiting them to help them fraternally. To understand the friars in their situation of ministry and life.
The minister does not abandon the friars alone but follows and accompanies them always.
He touched the following aspects of what should characterize the conduct of the Ministry of Ministers:
To be available that the Holy Spirit act through the minister for the good of the brothers
To be father, pastor and inspirer, walking before the fraternity and guiding it
To be a man of prayer and teacher of prayer
To know how to maintain the balance between fraternal life which includes interior life of prayers and activities.
To foster the mindset for local chapter, monthly retreats and on going formation
It is advisable to find a way of conducting the meeting
To bring about joy and enthusiasm for fraternity
To be open for fraternal collaboration in the Order
To take time one self for reflection and prayer
To have a brother confidant

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