While addressing the youth, he said that if Don Bosco were to be present here, his joy would have no bounds to see such a gathering of committed fathers, sisters, and promising, energetic youngsters. He expressed great enthusiasm at the collaboration between Salesian Fathers, Salesian Sisters and Holy Spirit Sisters for the well-being and overall development of the children. He said, “Don Bosco loved and cared for both boys and girls equally, but he has a special predilection for the poor and abandoned children.” He told the youngsters are special because Don Bosco loved them. He expressed his wish and dream that every youngster feels happy and loved unconditionally by all the Salesians.

He appreciated the organizers of the cultural programme and congratulated the teachers and sisters for their choreography and the children for their performance. The Rector Major reiterated Don Bosco’s devotion to Mary Help of Christians and her miraculous intervention in his mission. He recommended the youngsters develop filial devotion to Mother Mary and concluded the programme with a Hail Mary and blessing.

Earlier, the rector of Don Bosco Navajeevan Community, Fr. Thomas Remalla, invited and thanked the Rector Major, the Regional Councillor and all the superiors for their presence and recalled that the youth are the soul of the Salesian body, the essence of the Salesian existence and the spirit of Salesian spirituality.