Signs of the times pointers to the presence of Jesus

The Meeting of the Animation Teams of Marist Uruguay took place on Saturday 3 March in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Director Generals, Directors of Sections, Administrators, Pastoral Co-ordinators and members of the Volunteer Service, inspired by two Gospel texts telling the story of Jesus meeting his first disciples (Lk 3 :21-32 and Jn 1:35-40), began by reflecting on their reality and situation: signs of the time pointing to the  presence of Jesus… the  capacity for enthusiasm they produce…

In a second session, grouped according to their specific task, the participants tried to trace the main features of the course travelled. Then they considered projects for the year, fixing   activities and the dates planned for them.

After a brief pause, they continued to work in groups, seeing the ways in which they could help each other and the needs requiring attention.

During the sharing in common, the participants outlined the « Horizon » of the Marist life and mission they would like to encourage in Uruguay.

The meeting concluded with a succulent « asado » (barbecue) in honour of Br Emeterio Pérez Mayor who was celebrating his birthday.