The heart of missionaries
By Bryce
Rodriguez
You cannot talk about the Salesian history
in Goa without the mention of two great Salesians namely Fr. Vincent Scuderi
and Fr. Joseph Carreno. These two Salesians though from different countries and
had different temperaments had three things in common i.e. the zeal for souls,
deep love for Don Bosco and commitment to the mission entrusted to them.
Fr.Vincent Scuderi was a fiery man who sought to consolidate the works in Goa
and make the Salesians known as they were in Bombay.Fr. Carreno on other hand
was a gentle and compassionate missionary who was loved by the confreres and
the boys alike. I once remembered my Prenovitiate rector narrate the incident
of how Fr.Carreno would sell his blood in order to feed his boys .This greatly
touched many hearts. The works of the Salesians is built on the blood of the
Salesians pioneers in Goa. Even today his boys {now priests} remember him with
fond memories. We thank the lord for them
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