austraLasia #1898
'Stay with
me, son'!: PNG-SI Delegation Day
PORT MORESBY:
8th July 2007 -- The Salesian Delegation of Papua New Guinea and Solomon
Islands celebrated their Delegation Day on 7th July, 2007 at the Delegation
House, Port Moresby, PNG.
“It’s a day of gratitude to the
Father and to each other. It is also a time of gratitude to Fr. Luciano
Odorico, the delegate of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands and to all the
members of the Delegation”, said Fr. Andrew Wong, Provincial, as he addressed
the 40 Salesians and aspirants at a very lively and well animated Eucharistic
celebration. Reflecting on the readings and on the life of sacrifice of
Blessed Peter To Rot (proto-martyr from PNG), he reminded the congregation that
there is greater merit in being than in doing. In recalling the words of
the Rector Major, he said, “We run the risk of loosing our identity, if we only
focus on our works of charity”. He encouraged the Salesians to be role
models and examples for the young concluding with a possible plea of the Lord -
“Stay with me Son !”.
At the interaction amongst
the confreres issues were clarified. Fr. Luciano Odorico, reminded the
confreres of the commitment to open a presence in the Diocese of Alatau in 2009
and the need to be open to cater to youth at risk.
Enjoyable and entertaining songs, dance items and jokes by confreres and
aspirants then followed. Delicious ‘pizza’ and a host of tasty dishes
filled the table. Basketball, volleyball, soccer and tug-of-war were then
organized by Bro. Emil Vake and his team. It was a delight to have Bishop
Francesco Panfilo join in the games. The Bosco team was declared the final
winners at the end of a very enjoyable afternoon.
“I have
been struck by two aspects: one GC25: Return to Don Bosco and two: the Rome
Letter of Don Bosco”, said Fr. Odorico as he addressed the confreres at the Good
Night. “It has been a day of joy and trust, of spirituality and Salesian
growth”, he concluded.
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