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Tree of Life: Renewal Course for Post Mid-Life Confreres

27 September 2025
News written by: Francis Xavier

The Salesian Province of Panjim-Konkan organized an ongoing formation course titled The Tree of Life, a renewal programme for 35 perpetually professed confreres. The course was conducted in two batches, from September 21 to 23 and from September 24 to 26, and was led by Fr. Ian Doulton SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Youth Centre, Pune.

 

 

Designed as a post mid-life conference, the programme sought to help Salesians transition from being “doers” to living their vocation with renewed joy. Drawing inspiration from the Gospel question, “Who do you say that I am?”, Fr. Doulton guided participants through presentations and group discussions that encouraged them to embrace an identity rooted in being, rather than merely in doing.

The course was based on the proposal of theologian Amadeo Cencini for “growing gracefully,” inviting participants to model their lives on Christ—the Son, the Servant, and the Lamb—who gathers fragmented stories into wholeness and transforms death into a trusting homecoming in God.

Participants responded positively, appreciating the opportunity for reflection and renewal in their vocation. Many noted that such initiatives offer valuable direction for living a more meaningful and contented Salesian life as one advances in years.

Provincial Fr. Clive Telles expressed gratitude to Vice Provincial Fr. Banzelao Teixeira for conceptualizing and organizing the course. In a creative gesture, Fr. Tamatur Cardozo offered a poetic tribute to Fr. Doulton, thanking him for his insightful animation.

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