I had the opportunity a few days
ago to go on an outing with the members of the General Chapter to
Naples. One hundred and twelve of us made the trip.
Our first stop was the Salesian
Provincial House. From there we visited several churches, especially the Basilica
of the Restitution where the congealed blood of St. Januarius, the Patron and
Protector of Naples is venerated. The
dean of the Cathedral gave us insights into the story of St. Januarius, the
history of the Basilica, the annual celebrations and miracles attributed to the
Saint.
We also had a meeting with the
Cardinal Archbishop of Naples, who spoke of his high regard for the Salesians
and the work they do in the Archdiocese.
We strolled through the narrow
gullies of ancient Naples lined with shops selling variety of exotic souvenirs.
After a lunch at the Yacht Club
of Naples (sponsored by the Province of Naples) we had time to wander around
the Bay of Naples, with Mount Vesuvius (notorious for the volcanic eruption
that destroyed ancient Pompeii) in the background.
We made our way back (a long walk) to
our buses around 6.00 pm and reached back at the Salesian Generalate in Rome around
9.30 pm.
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