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We have to constantly train ourselves and look far away.

On May 16, 2009, in Sampran (near Bangkok), the new formation house for the scholastics of the Vicariate of Thailand was blessed and inaugurated.

Last October, the Superior General, Fr Gustavo Agin scj, met with the Regional Council of the St Michael Garicoïts Region.

The Council of the Congregation and the meeting of the Council of the Congregation with the Regional Bursars are over. These events were very important and fruitful.

«Jesus also communicated with gestures and words: he opened the ears of the deaf to hear his Word and to live it. After healing the people, Jesus taught them to proclaim with their life the joy of the Gospel.» (Fr. Gustavo Agín SCJ)

«Jesus states: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Mt 5:5). Brothers and sisters, meekness! Meekness is characteristic of Jesus, who said of himself: “Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart” (Mt 11:29). The meek are those who know how to control themselves, who leave space for others, who listen to them and respect their way of living, their needs and their requests.» (Pope Francis)

“To keep alive the desire to share the same joy, it would be good if we too begin by remembering: what is our role in the midst of the People that pilgrim by our side? (…)

“Synodality calls for specialists in patience, capable of staying put, of enduring the dark times and misunderstandings of many, the short steps of others, the lack of light and setbacks...” (Fr Gustavo Agín SCJ)

“On December 20, 2023, we will celebrate the bicentennial of the priestly ordination of Saint Michael Garicoits, hence this November NEF will be especially dedicated to the priestly vocation.

“By accepting the Will of God, the same Jesus who spoke to the people in parables, takes us aside and explains to us the deep meaning of things (Mk 4:34). He educates us in our innermost self. And in this deep relationship with Him (which is not simple ‘cosiness’) the experience of formation grows. We learn to be docile to the Divine Master, who has his own timetable, content and methods...” (Fr. Gustavo Agín SCJ)