Thoughcultural andcommunication barriersexist, thecommonmission andonevocation keepusunitedas acommunity

United Br Jomar,intheforeground,withagroupof PostnoviceswhobelongtoCampoGrande(BCG) andManaus(BMA)Provinces.Contributedphoto.

When I arrived in Brazil in 2017, I worked among the river folks in an isolated municipality in the Amazon region; these were one of the best moments in my Salesian life. I am currently in my third year as one of the formators accompanying more than 30 post-novices. Though I am the only non-Brazilian in the community,

I do my best to share my Salesian vocation through my brotherly presence, creativity, attention, availability, and willingness to learn and deepen relationships among the confreres. Though cultural and communication barriers exist, the common mission and one vocation keep us united as a community.

I no longer dream of building structures or being successful in the work. I may not see and reap the fruits of our labor, but I firmly believe that God is present in every community and mission to which I am sent.

I dream of doing my best because God will fill up what is lacking. After all, this is His work and not mine. All for Jesus, Jesus for all! •